Course Overview Print

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.

Course Outline

 

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

Target Audience and Pre-requisites

  • System administrators and operators who are operating in the AWS Cloud
  • Informational technology workers who want to increase their cloud operations knowledge

Minimum Entry Requirements

- Working Experience: Six to nine months working experience and basic knowledge of AWS services.
- Education: Diploma
- Age: > 20 years old
- Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 5
ST Engineering e-Services will assess the learner's suitability if they are unable to meet the minimum entry requirements.

SWDA 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 SWDA-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.
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