Who Is This 30-Day AWS Learning Plan For?
- Fresh graduates looking to add cloud skills to their resumes
- IT professionals upskilling into cloud roles
- Network admins transitioning into DevOps or cloud roles
- Non-tech professionals entering tech through the cloud
- Anyone curious about building scalable, secure apps in the cloud
30-Day AWS Learning Roadmap for Beginners
Here’s how you can go from zero to cloud-ready in just one month.
Week 1: Introduction to Cloud AWS Basics
Goals: Understand cloud computing, core AWS services, and the global infrastructure.
Topics Covered:
- What is cloud computing?
- Benefits of Cloud (Scalability, Reliability, Pay-as-you-go)
- Overview of AWS and its Global Infrastructure (Regions, Availability Zones)
- Introduction to the AWS Free Tier
- Setting up your AWS account
- Overview of AWS Console
Hands-On:
Create your first S3 bucket
Launch a basic EC2 instance (Virtual server)
Tools We Use at Innovative Academy:
AWS Console, IAM roles, EC2, S3
Week 2: Core Services—Compute, Storage, and Networking
Goals: Dive deeper into essential AWS services.
Topics Covered:
- EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud)—Virtual servers
- S3 (Simple Storage Service)—Object storage
- EBS (Elastic Block Store)—Storage for EC2
- VPC (Virtual Private Cloud)—Secure cloud networking
- Security Groups and Key Pairs
- Load Balancers Auto Scaling
Hands-On Projects:
Host a static website on S3
Connect EC2 with internet access using a VPC
Week 3: IAM, Databases, and Monitoring Tools
Goals: Explore user roles, database offerings, and monitoring tools.
Topics Covered:
- IAM (Identity and Access Management)—User access control
- RDS (Relational Database Service)—Managed databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL)
- CloudWatch – Monitoring and alerts
- CloudTrail – Log management
Hands-On Labs:
Create IAM users and groups with specific policies
Launch an RDS MySQL database and connect it to EC2
Set up CloudWatch alarms for EC2
Week 4: Real-World Projects Certification Prep
Goals: Apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios and prep for certification.
Topics Covered:
- AWS CLI basics (Command Line Interface)
- Infrastructure as Code (Intro to CloudFormation)
- Common architecture patterns (3-tier web app)
- Review of all core services
- Practice tests mock exams for AWS Cloud Practitioner
Projects at Innovative Academy:
Build a 3-tier web application (Frontend, Backend, database).
Create a web server with CloudWatch monitoring and auto-scaling.
Backup and restore data with S3 lifecycle rules
Bonus Tips to Maximize Your Learning
- Stay Hands-On: Practice on the AWS Free Tier as much as possible. When you damage things and fix them yourself, you learn a lot.
- Join a community:At Innovative Academy, we offer dedicated Telegram and Discord support groups, so you’re never stuck.
- Use Visual Tools: AWS has a steep learning curve. Diagrams, charts, and infographics make concepts easier to understand.
- Review Every Sunday: Recap your weekly learning and test yourself with quiz questions and small challenges.
- Don’t Skip the Basics:Learn core concepts like IAM, EC2, and S3 well—they appear in every AWS certification and interview.
What Will You Be Able to Do After 30 Days?
By the end of your 30-day journey, you’ll:
- Understand AWS fundamentals and key services
- Launch and manage virtual servers (EC2)
- Store, back up, and restore data using S3
- Set up and manage databases using RDS
- Secure your cloud environment with IAM policies
- Monitor services with CloudWatch and automate with basic CLI commands
- Be ready to appear for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam
What Careers Can This Lead To?
After this 30-day AWS foundation, you’re eligible to explore:
- AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification (ideal first step)
- AWS Solutions Architect – Associate (for deeper architectural roles)
- DevOps with AWS (with tools like Jenkins, Docker, Terraform)
These roles start anywhere from ₹4 LPA for freshers to ₹15 LPA+ for certified professionals in India.
Why Learn AWS at Innovative Academy?
- Instructor-Led Live Classes
- Real-Time Projects Lab Access
- Placement Support Resume Guidance
- Free Practice Tests and Mock Exams
- Course Completion Certificate
- Doubt-Clearing Sessions with Experts
Our AWS training isn’t just about passing exams—it’s about building real-world skills that get you hired.
Final Thoughts
The cloud is here to stay, and AWS is leading the way. Learning AWS in 30 days may sound ambitious, but with the right guidance, resources, and hands-on practice, it’s possible—even for beginners.
So, if you’re ready to build your cloud career, join us at Innovative Academy and take the first step toward becoming AWS-certified and job-ready.
Ready to Start?
AWS doesn’t just teach you cloud—it teaches you to think at scale. Join us today and take the first step into your cloud career with a learning plan designed for beginners but built for professionals.