Course detailUcsd Extended StudiesComputer Science & Softwarearchived

CSE-X413.37

AWS Academy Cloud Developing

AWS Academy Cloud Developing is designed to help students gain technical expertise in development using cloud technologies and prepare them to take the AWS Certified Developer – Associate level AWS Certification exam.

The curriculum is delivered through instructor-led classes, knowledge assessments, and hands-on labs.

Students will also have access to course manuals, online knowledge assessments, a free practice certification exam, and a discount voucher for the certification exam.

Course Highlights: AWS Review Academic Cloud Developing (ACD) Introduction to Developing on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Introduction to AWS Identify and Access Management (IAM) Developing Storage Solutions with Amazon S3 Developing NoSAQL Solutions with Amazon DynamoDB Caching Information for Scalability Introduction to Containers Developing Solutions with Amazon SQS and Amazon SNS Developing Event-Driven Solutions with AWS Lambda Developing Solutions with Amazon API Gateway Developing Solutions with AWS Step Functions Developing Secure Applications on AWS Deploying Applications on AWS Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Recall cloud computing services and models Describe developing on AWS Configure AWS Identity and Access Management for programmatic access Configure storage with Amazon S3 programmatically Develop with DynamoDB Explain caching Configure containers Develop event-driven solutions with Lambda Configure solutions with API Gateway Develop solutions with SQS and SNS Describe the use of Step Functions Identify best practice for building secure applications Identify best practice for deploying applications Course Delivery: This online course is taught through e-learning utilizing AWS certified curriculum.

The instructor will provide participants with additional resources and guidance in the online environment throughout the course.

There will also be hands-on labs and project work.

Students will receive an electronic student kit that includes course manuals, access to labs, and knowledge assessments.

Additionally, an AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification practice exam and a 50% discount voucher for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification exam will be provided to students that successfully complete all elements of the curriculum (labs, assessments, project).

Software: The instructor will provide students will access to Vocareum for all their labs.

Hardware: Students access the student guides (pdf) through VitalSource Bookshelf.

Login details will be provided through email on the first day of the course.

Students must have a reliable internet and computer or laptop.

Course Typically Offered: Online in Fall and Spring quarters.

Prerequisite: AWS Academy Cloud Developing requires a strong foundation in multiple computing, software development, and IT concepts and skills.

Intended Audience: Undergraduate, graduate or professional students seeking cloud computing expertise.

Prerequisite: Cloud Computing Architecture requires a strong foundation in IT concepts and skills.

To ensure success in this course, students should have: A working knowledge of distributed systems Familiarity with general networking concepts A working knowledge of multi-tier architectures Familiarity with cloud computing concepts Accreditations and Certifications: UC San Diego Extended Studies is an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy Instructors have completed the AWS Academy Instructor Accreditation process and are AWS Academy Accredited Instructors This course can also be used to prepare for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate Certification .

Next Step: After completing this course, consider taking courses in the follow areas: CSE-41280 Cloud Computing Architecture using Amazon Web Services (AWS) Database Management Software Quality Assurance Contact: For more information about this course, please email infotech@ucsd.edu .

Schedule note
9/22/2026 - 11/28/2026

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