Effective cloud operations are built on automation, monitoring, and proactive management. This course equips participants with the skills to manage scalable AWS environments using repeatable, secure operational workflows. They will work through real scenarios and hands-on labs to master AWS tools for provisioning, patching, auditing, and cost control.
Learning Outcomes:
Identify key AWS services that support cloud operations best practices.
Implement access control and resource inventory using IAM and AWS Config.
Automate deployments using CloudFormation and Service Catalog.
Configure and monitor high-availability environments using Route 53 and CloudWatch.
Analyse and improve operational performance and cost efficiency.
Key Topics:
Operational Excellence in the AWS Well-Architected Framework
IAM, AWS Organizations, and access management strategies
Systems Manager, CloudTrail, and Config for resource tracking
CloudFormation and Control Tower for infrastructure automation
Load balancing, fault tolerance, and high availability
Monitoring, patching, and system health management
Data security, backups, and compliance auditing
Cost tracking, budgeting, and resource optimisation
Certification preparation for AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate certification
Exam Details
This course is designed to build participants’ understanding of key concepts and domains covered in the AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer - Associate certification.
| Exam duration | 130 minutes |
| Number of questions | 65 |
| Question format | Multiple choice or multiple response |
| Passing score | 720 |
| Open book | No |
| Delivery method | Pearson VUE testing centre |
To maximise success, participants are strongly encouraged to complement the course with additional self-study, revision of course materials, and dedicated practice before attempting the exam.
FUNDING INFORMATION
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)
Funding is available on Course Fee. Please see below for the eligibility categories available.
| Self-sponsored | Singapore Citizen & PR aged ≥ 21 years | Up to 50% funding |
| Singapore Citizen aged ≥ 40 years | Up to 70% funding | |
| Company Sponsored (Non-SME) | Singapore Citizen & PR aged ≥ 21 years | Up to 50% funding |
| Singapore Citizen aged ≥ 40 years | Up to 70% funding | |
| Company Sponsored (SME) | Singapore Citizen & PR aged ≥ 21 years | Up to 70% funding |
| Singapore Citizen aged ≥ 40 years | Up to 70% funding |
SSG Funding Requirements
- Trainees must scan their attendance twice daily using the SingPass application.
- Trainees must attain at least 75% attendance.
- Trainees must pass the in-house assessment to be eligible for funding.
- Trainee and/or sponsoring company is/are required to meet all SSG-mandated eligibility criteria and requirements for funding. For more information, please refer to SkillsFuture homepage.
Appeal Policy and Procedure
- As a candidate in this course assessment, you may appeal your results if you disagree with them.
- To do so, submit your written appeal request via email to esv_comat_cse@stengg.com within 3 working days from date of assessment.
Cancellation, Postponement and Refund Policy
- Request for cancellation or postponement must be submitted in writing more than 4 weeks before the class start date to avoid any charges.
- Written notice for cancellation or postponement received 2 to 4 weeks before class start date will incur Late Cancellation Charge - 50% of course fee.
- Written notice for cancellation or postponement received less than 2 weeks before class start date will incur Late Cancellation Charge - 100% of course fee.
- If payment has been made and ST Engineering e-Services Pte Ltd accepts the trainee's written notification to cancel or withdraw from the course, ST Engineering e-Services Pte Ltd will issue a refund, less any applicable Late Cancellation Charges.
Feedback Policy and Procedure
- You may submit feedback via email to esv_comat_cse@stengg.com or your servicing Account Manager.
- Any formal feedback will be handled within 10 working days from receipt with a written reply given. An interim reply will be provided should more time be required.
Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Operations on AWS
Module 2: Access Management
Module 3: System Discovery
Module 4: Deploy and Update Resources
Module 5: Automate Resource Deployment
Module 6: Manage Resources
Module 7: Configure Highly Available Systems
Module 8: Automate Scaling
Module 9: Monitor and Maintain System Health
Module 10: Data Security and System Auditing
Module 11: Operate Secure and Resilient Networks
Module 12: Mountable Storage
Module 13: Object Storage
Module 14: Cost Reporting, Alerts, and Optimization