This beginner learning path is for people who want to build their understanding of amazon web services fundamentals through video explanations and independent practice.
About this course
Learn amazon web services fundamentals with free video lessons from Simplilearn. AWS concepts, introductory cloud-service explanations and basic cloud-computing practices. Study at your own pace in the WikiFree classroom.
Course at a glance
| Provider | Simplilearn |
|---|---|
| Platform | YouTube · Simplilearn |
| Access | Free Video |
| Level | Beginner · WikiFree audience assessment |
| Language | English |
| Selected lessons | 13 |
| Video duration | 39h 9m · additional practice time is recommended |
| Format | Self-paced video learning |
| Details checked | 11 October 2026 |
What you’ll learn
- Explore aWS concepts, introductory cloud-service explanations and basic cloud-computing practices.
- Follow the selected explanations of Cloud Models, AWS Services and Cloud Practices.
- Connect concepts to lessons such as What is AWS — What is Amazon Web Services — AWS Tutorial for Beginners — AWS Training.
- Practise independently: Match a small application's compute, storage and networking needs to appropriate AWS service categories.
Skills you’ll gain
- Cloud Models
- AWS Services
- Cloud Practices
Course Overview
AWS concepts, introductory cloud-service explanations and basic cloud-computing practices. The classroom brings together 13 selected learning videos from Simplilearn’s public YouTube course playlist. You can follow the sequence or use the lesson search to revisit a particular subject.
The selected curriculum includes the following lesson examples:
- Why AWS? — AWS Tutorial For Beginners
- What is AWS — What is Amazon Web Services — AWS Tutorial for Beginners — AWS Training
- Introduction To Amazon Web Services — AWS Tutorial For Beginners — AWS Training Video
- AWS IAM Tutorial 2026 — AWS Identity And Access Management (IAM) — AWS Tutorial
- Top 10 Reasons To Choose AWS In 2026 — Why AWS? — AWS Tutorial For Beginners
Each course retains its relevant lessons, including videos also used in another course. Numbered series follow their original lesson or part order. Only reviewed advertisements, unrelated items and identical repeated playlist entries are excluded. Source recordings may have been made at different times.
Who is this for?
This beginner learning path is for people who want to build their understanding of amazon web services fundamentals through video explanations and independent practice.
No AWS certificate is required. Any AWS account, usage limits or costs are separate from this course.
Put the lessons into practice
Match a small application's compute, storage and networking needs to appropriate AWS service categories.
This is an optional WikiFree practice suggestion, not a graded assignment supplied by Simplilearn. Pause the videos when a concept is unfamiliar, keep notes and repeat a small example before moving on.
Certificate / Assessment
The public YouTube lessons are free to watch. This listing does not include a Simplilearn certificate, an accredited qualification, a provider-marked examination or instructor feedback. Separate Simplilearn programs can have their own enrollment and certificate requirements.
Mark complete is a personal progress tracker. It does not assess your answers or verify that you have mastered the lesson.
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Compare course focus, level and study time
| Course | Level | Focus | Study time |
|---|---|---|---|
| This course — Free Simplilearn Course: Amazon Web Services Fundamentals | Beginner | Cloud Models · AWS Services · Cloud Practices | 39h 9m of video; practice time is additional |
| Free Simplilearn Course: Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals | Beginner | Compute Engine · Cloud Hosting · Cloud Basics | 25h 18m of video; practice time is additional |
| AWS Serverless Application Foundations: Free Course | Beginner | AWS · Serverless Framework · Lambda | 1h 6m of video; practice time is additional |
| Free Simplilearn Course: Microsoft Azure Cloud Fundamentals | Beginner | Virtual Machines · Cloud Networking · Data Services | 29h 2m of video; practice time is additional |
Frequently asked questions
Is this Simplilearn course free?
Yes. The selected public YouTube videos can be watched for free. Any software, cloud service, hardware or separate certification mentioned in the videos has its own access conditions.
What should I know before starting?
No AWS certificate is required. Any AWS account, usage limits or costs are separate from this course.
How long does the course take?
The selected videos total 39h 9m. Your study time can be longer because of notes, repeated examples and independent practice.
Does watching the videos give me a certificate?
No certificate is included with this WikiFree YouTube listing. Watching videos or marking them complete does not earn a Simplilearn qualification.
Can I study on my phone?
Yes. Use the responsive video player and lesson list on a phone, tablet or computer. Programming, software and hardware exercises may be easier on an appropriate computer or device.
Are all demonstrations current?
The playlist includes recordings made at different times. Software interfaces, services and exam requirements can change; check the current official documentation when reproducing a demonstration.
Source: Simplilearn’s official YouTube course playlist.
Provider: Simplilearn. Videos play from the Simplilearn channel on YouTube.
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