AWS CloudFormation · free course by IaaS Academy

Learn AWS CloudFormation step by step

Not just for exams - understand how real AWS Solutions Architects design, deploy, and manage infrastructure in production environments.

100% free · lifetime access · no credit card
CFN templates in action Infrastructure as Code

Who This Course Is For

  • New to AWS CloudFormation — zero prior experience needed.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) properly, from the ground up.
  • Preparing for AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03).
  • Move beyond theory and actually build AWS infrastructure.
  • Feel overwhelmed by CloudFormation templates and syntax — we fix that.
No prior experience required

Absolutely no CloudFormation experience required.

What You’ll Learn in This Free Course

IaC fundamentals

What Infrastructure as Code is and why it matters on AWS.

CloudFormation internals

Stacks, change sets, drift detection, and more.

Template structure

Parameters, mappings, outputs, conditions — real examples.

VPC deep dive

Build VPC with subnets, gateways, routing, security groups.

  • Deploy & update EC2 infrastructure using IaC
  • Change Sets — safely modify existing stacks
  • Build a complete VPC with CloudFormation, including:
VPC topology
Subnets (public & private)
Internet Gateways & NAT Gateways
Route tables & routing
Security groups
  • How to test, deploy, and clean up CloudFormation stacks
  • How CloudFormation fits into real AWS architecture design
You'll see templates written line by line, exactly as used in real projects.

How This Course Is Different

Most CloudFormation tutorials focus on syntax. This course focuses on:

  • Why resources are designed a certain way
  • How CloudFormation fits into real AWS architectures
  • How Solutions Architects actually use IaC in practice

The goal is understanding — not memorisation.

architect mindset

What You Get (Free)

  • ✔ Full access to the CloudFormation mini‑course
  • ✔ Step-by-step VPC mini project
  • ✔ Real AWS examples, not exam dumps
  • ✔ Lifetime access to course content
lifetime access

Ready to Go Further?

CloudFormation is important, but it's only one part. If your goal is to:

  • Pass AWS SAA-C03 confidently
  • Build real-world AWS architectures
  • Develop skills for architecture interviews
  • Get guidance on your cloud career path

You can continue your journey inside my AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) Architect Program. Inside the full program, you get:

  • 3 real-world capstone architecture projects
  • Monthly live Q&A sessions with your instructor
  • A complimentary 30-minute career guidance session
  • Complete SAA-C03 exam coverage
  • Strong focus on thinking like an architect
full program

Special offer

As a thank you for completing this free course, you get 20% off

Coupon code: EDUCATION

Limited time — apply at checkout

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About the Instructor

Rajesh Daswani - Instructor

Rajesh Daswani

Senior Solutions Architect, corporate trainer & author with 20+ years in IT infrastructure and cloud.

I’ve helped individuals and organisations design, migrate, and operate real-world AWS environments. I specialise in helping learners move from certification-focused learning to real, practical cloud skills. This free course is my way of helping you build a solid foundation before moving on to more advanced architecture work.

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  Section 1 - Introduction to AWS CloudFormation
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  Section 2 - Deploy a VPC architecture with AWS CloudFormation
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  Section 3 - AWS CloudFormation Stack Sets - Mini Project
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