Discover the fundamentals of AWS Identity and Access Management

Explore the fundamentals of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) by examining authentication, authorisation, users, groups, permissions, and service integrations to understand how IAM enables secure access management across AWS resources.

Apply IAM basics to secure AWS access

Discover how user and group management, permission controls, and AWS service integrations support secure access management and help protect AWS resources across a range of cloud environments.

You’ll access learning content and practical activities online through Amazon Web Services (AWS), alongside your FutureLearn course experience, giving you direct access to AWS learning as you progress.

Syllabus

Week 1
AWS Identity and Access Management - Basics
- AWS Identity and Access Management - Basics
  In this activity, you will learn IAM fundamentals, including authentication versus authorization, root account risks, and core benefits. You will also explore how to securely control and review access across AWS services.

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What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

Demonstrate a basic understanding of IAM
Explain the advantages of IAM and explore them
Access AWS services using IAM

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for cloud professionals, security investigators, software developers, DevOps administrators, IT administrators, network administrators, AWS customers, and partners enrolled in Partner-Led Support

Who developed the course?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS is the world’s most comprehensive cloud, enabling organizations to accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and scale more efficiently.

What's included?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) are offering everyone who joins this course a free digital upgrade, so that you can experience the full benefits of studying online for free. This means that you get:

Unlimited access to this course

Includes any articles, videos, peer reviews and quizzes

A PDF Certificate of Achievement to prove your success when you’re eligible

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