Course Guide · AWS · Cloud Careers · 2026
Uncodemy AWS Course Complete Guide
Quick summary — the Uncodemy AWS course
The Uncodemy AWS course is a 12-week, hands-on cloud programme designed for beginners and career switchers who want to work in AWS roles. It is structured in three phases: core services (IAM, EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, CLI, billing, monitoring), advanced services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, CI/CD), and career preparation (portfolio projects, certification prep, mock interviews). By the end, you will have deployed a real production-style application on AWS, prepared for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate exam, and built a portfolio you can show to hiring managers. Realistic entry-level salary bands in India are ₹4–9 LPA, with senior roles reaching ₹25–45 LPA. This guide explains every module, what you build, and how the course maps to real jobs.
In this guide you will learn:
- What the course covers — module by module.
- The core services every AWS role expects.
- The advanced services that separate juniors from mid-level.
- The certification path and how it maps to interviews.
- The projects and outcomes the course delivers.
SECTION 01Course at a glance
Before diving into modules, here is the whole course on one screen — the phases, the weeks, the AWS services, and the output of each phase.
| Phase | Weeks | Key Services | What You Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Core AWS | 1–6 | IAM, EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, CLI | A 3-tier web app deployed on EC2 + RDS |
| 2. Advanced AWS | 7–12 | Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, CI/CD | A serverless API with monitoring and IaC |
| 3. Career prep | 10–12 | Certification, portfolio, mock interviews | SAA-C03 readiness + documented portfolio |
SECTION 02Phase 1 — Core AWS services (Weeks 1–6)
Phase 1 is where most AWS learners either build strong fundamentals or skip them and suffer later. The Uncodemy syllabus is structured so that every week produces something concrete — an IAM policy, a running EC2 instance, an S3 bucket, a working VPC.
| Week | Module | What You Learn | What You Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Cloud fundamentals and IAM | Regions, AZs, shared responsibility, users, roles, policies | A least-privilege IAM setup for a sample team |
| 3 | EC2 and networking basics | Instances, AMIs, security groups, key pairs, SSH | A running EC2 instance with a web server |
| 4 | S3 and storage | Buckets, policies, versioning, lifecycle, static hosting | A static website hosted on S3 |
| 5 | VPC and networking | Subnets, route tables, NAT, security groups vs NACLs | A custom VPC with public and private subnets |
| 6 | RDS and CLI | Managed databases, backups, multi-AZ, AWS CLI basics | A 3-tier app: EC2 + RDS + ALB + custom VPC |
{
"Version": "2012-10-17",
"Statement": [
{
"Sid": "ReadOnlyOnAppBucket",
"Effect": "Allow",
"Action": [
"s3:GetObject",
"s3:ListBucket"
],
"Resource": [
"arn:aws:s3:::my-app-bucket",
"arn:aws:s3:::my-app-bucket/*"
]
},
{
"Sid": "DenyDeleteOnAppBucket",
"Effect": "Deny",
"Action": "s3:DeleteObject",
"Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::my-app-bucket/*"
}
]
}
// What this policy demonstrates:
// - Least-privilege: only the required permissions.
// - Explicit Deny: a critical safeguard on production data.
// - Resource-level scoping: no wildcards across all buckets.
//
// What interviewers test on this:
// - Do you understand Allow vs Deny precedence?
// - Can you scope permissions to resources, not "*"?
// - Do you know when to use roles vs users?
# create_vpc_and_ec2.sh — Phase 1, Week 5–6
# What "build a custom VPC" actually looks like with the AWS CLI.
set -euo pipefail
REGION="ap-south-1"
# 1. Create the VPC
VPC_ID=$(aws ec2 create-vpc \
--cidr-block 10.0.0.0/16 \
--region "$REGION" \
--query 'Vpc.VpcId' --output text)
aws ec2 create-tags --resources "$VPC_ID" \
--tags Key=Name,Value=uncodemy-demo-vpc --region "$REGION"
# 2. Public subnet
PUBLIC_SUBNET=$(aws ec2 create-subnet \
--vpc-id "$VPC_ID" \
--cidr-block 10.0.1.0/24 \
--availability-zone "${REGION}a" \
--query 'Subnet.SubnetId' --output text)
# 3. Internet gateway + route table
IGW=$(aws ec2 create-internet-gateway \
--query 'InternetGateway.InternetGatewayId' --output text)
aws ec2 attach-internet-gateway --vpc-id "$VPC_ID" --internet-gateway-id "$IGW"
ROUTE_TABLE=$(aws ec2 create-route-table \
--vpc-id "$VPC_ID" \
--query 'RouteTable.RouteTableId' --output text)
aws ec2 create-route --route-table-id "$ROUTE_TABLE" \
--destination-cidr-block 0.0.0.0/0 --gateway-id "$IGW"
aws ec2 associate-route-table --subnet-id "$PUBLIC_SUBNET" \
--route-table-id "$ROUTE_TABLE"
# 4. Security group for SSH and HTTP
SG=$(aws ec2 create-security-group \
--group-name demo-sg \
--description "SSH and HTTP access" \
--vpc-id "$VPC_ID" \
--query 'GroupId' --output text)
aws ec2 authorize-security-group-ingress --group-id "$SG" \
--protocol tcp --port 22 --cidr 0.0.0.0/0
aws ec2 authorize-security-group-ingress --group-id "$SG" \
--protocol tcp --port 80 --cidr 0.0.0.0/0
# 5. Launch a t3.micro (free tier friendly)
aws ec2 run-instances \
--image-id ami-0abcdef1234567890 \
--instance-type t3.micro \
--key-name my-key \
--security-group-ids "$SG" \
--subnet-id "$PUBLIC_SUBNET" \
--region "$REGION"
# What this exercise teaches:
# - The real building blocks of a VPC.
# - Why route tables and IGWs matter.
# - How security groups protect instances.
# - That everything in the console can be done via CLI.
#
# Why interviewers love this:
# - Shows you understand networking, not just clicking buttons.
# - Demonstrates automation thinking.
# s3_static_site.sh — Phase 1, Week 4
# Setting up an S3 bucket as a static website — with policy.
BUCKET="uncodemy-demo-site-$(date +%s)"
REGION="ap-south-1"
# 1. Create the bucket
aws s3api create-bucket \
--bucket "$BUCKET" \
--region "$REGION" \
--create-bucket-configuration LocationConstraint="$REGION"
# 2. Enable static website hosting
aws s3 website "s3://$BUCKET" \
--index-document index.html \
--error-document error.html
# 3. Public-read bucket policy (required for static site)
cat > policy.json <
SECTION 03Phase 2 — Advanced AWS (Weeks 7–12)
Phase 2 is where learners move from "I can launch an EC2 instance" to "I can design a serverless backend and deploy it reliably". This phase is also where interview questions get harder — architecture, serverless, monitoring, and cost optimization.
| Week | Module | What You Learn | What You Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Serverless fundamentals | Lambda, triggers, layers, concurrency | A Lambda function that resizes images in S3 |
| 8 | API Gateway + DynamoDB | HTTP API, throttling, NoSQL patterns | A working serverless API endpoint |
| 9 | Monitoring and logging | CloudWatch, logs, metrics, alarms | Dashboards and alerting for your API |
| 10 | Infrastructure as Code | CloudFormation (and intro to CDK) | Your VPC and API defined as code |
| 11 | CI/CD pipelines | CodePipeline, CodeBuild, GitHub integration | A pipeline that deploys your API on push |
| 12 | Architecting and cost optimization | Well-Architected, cost explorer, spot/free tier | A cost-aware architecture write-up |
SECTION 04Certification path and exam prep
The course prepares you for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03) exam — the most commonly expected AWS certification in India job postings. The course does not stop at "pass the exam": it builds the hands-on experience that makes the certification meaningful.
| Certification | When to Take It | What It Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner | After week 4 (optional) | Entry-level credibility; good for non-technical roles |
| AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate | After week 12 | The most commonly requested AWS cert in job postings |
| AWS Certified SysOps Administrator | After 6–12 months of hands-on work | Operational and monitoring roles |
| AWS Certified Developer – Associate | After 6–12 months of hands-on work | Serverless and developer-focused roles |
| AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional | After 2+ years of experience | Senior architect roles |
SECTION 05Hands-on projects you build
The course produces a portfolio of projects — not just exercises. Each one maps directly to something you would be asked to design or debug in a cloud interview.
| Project | What It Demonstrates | AWS Services Used |
|---|---|---|
| Static site on S3 | Bucket policies, static hosting, cheap deployment | S3, Route 53 (optional) |
| 3-tier web app | VPC, ALB, EC2, RDS, security groups | EC2, RDS, ALB, VPC, IAM |
| Serverless image pipeline | Event-driven design and S3 triggers | S3, Lambda, IAM |
| Serverless API | API design, throttling, NoSQL patterns | API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB |
| Monitoring dashboard | Observability and operational thinking | CloudWatch, SNS, Lambda |
| Infrastructure as Code | Reproducible cloud environments | CloudFormation (or CDK) |
| CI/CD pipeline | Automated deployment from GitHub | CodePipeline, CodeBuild, S3 |
SECTION 06Common questions about the course
These are the questions prospective students ask most often about the Uncodemy AWS course. If you are comparing courses, this section helps you evaluate it objectively.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need prior AWS experience? | No. The course starts from cloud fundamentals. Basic Linux and networking awareness helps, but is not required. |
| How long is the course? | 12 weeks at the recommended pace of 10–12 hours per week, with weekday and weekend batches. |
| Which certification does it prepare me for? | AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03). Cloud Practitioner is an optional early step. |
| Will I get hands-on labs? | Yes. Every module includes real AWS console and CLI work, with projects that deploy to a live account. |
| What if I fail the exam? | The course includes exam prep support and mock tests. You can re-attend the certification prep module at no extra cost. |
| Does it include placement support? | Yes — resume review, portfolio review, mock interviews, and referrals to hiring partners. |
| Is the certificate recognised? | The Uncodemy certificate is recognised by partner companies, but the AWS certification and your portfolio are the primary credentials employers look for. |
SECTION 07Interview Q&A — AWS course and careers
Q1What does the Uncodemy AWS course cover?
It is a 12-week hands-on programme. Phase 1 covers IAM, EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, and CLI. Phase 2 covers Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, and CI/CD. The final phase covers certification prep, portfolio projects, and interview preparation.
Q2Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. It starts from cloud fundamentals and builds up. The main requirement is consistency — 10–12 hours per week for 12 weeks. Beginners who keep that schedule finish with a deployed portfolio and certification readiness.
Q3Which certification does it prepare me for?
The AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03) — the most commonly requested AWS cert in job postings. Cloud Practitioner is an optional early step if you want a quick confidence win.
Q4What will I have at the end of the course?
A deployed 3-tier web app, a serverless API, a monitoring setup, an infrastructure-as-code stack, and a CI/CD pipeline — plus a documented portfolio, SAA-C03 readiness, and interview preparation. That package is designed to get you interviews, not just a certificate.
Q5Does the course help with placement?
Yes. Placement support includes resume review, portfolio review, mock interviews, and access to hiring partners. The course is structured so that by the time you apply, you already have a strong portfolio and certification prep to show.
SECTION 08Test yourself — Uncodemy AWS course
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SECTION 09Frequently asked questions
How long is the Uncodemy AWS course?
It is a 12-week programme when followed at the recommended pace of 10–12 hours per week. It is structured in three phases: core services, advanced services, and certification/career preparation.
Do I need coding experience to join?
Basic coding familiarity (Python or any language) helps, especially for Lambda modules, but is not strictly required at the start. Fundamentals of Linux and networking are useful — and the course covers the essentials along the way.
What projects will I build?
A static site on S3, a 3-tier web app on EC2 and RDS, a serverless image pipeline, a serverless API with API Gateway and DynamoDB, a CloudWatch monitoring setup, an infrastructure-as-code stack, and a CI/CD pipeline.
Which jobs does the course prepare me for?
Cloud Engineer, Cloud Support Engineer, DevOps Engineer, SysOps Administrator, and Solutions Architect (Associate level). It is also a strong foundation for data engineering on AWS after additional practice.
Can I take the course while working full-time?
Yes. The course is designed for working professionals with weekday evening and weekend batches. The recommended 10–12 hours per week can be split across evenings and weekends.
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