Learn AWS CloudFormation step by step
Not just for exams - understand how real AWS Solutions Architects design, deploy, and manage infrastructure in production environments.
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.
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:
- How to test, deploy, and clean up CloudFormation stacks
- How CloudFormation fits into real AWS architecture design
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.
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
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
Special offer
As a thank you for completing this free course, you get 20% off
Coupon code: EDUCATION
Limited time — apply at checkout
About the 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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- Lesson 2-1 LAB - Deploy an AWS VPC with CloudFormation Part 1 (29:46)
- Lesson 2-2 LAB - Deploy an AWS VPC with CloudFormation Part 2 (6:49)
- Lesson 2-3 LAB - Deploy an AWS VPC with CloudFormation Part 3 (17:35)
- Lesson 2-4 LAB - Deploy an AWS VPC with CloudFormation Part 4 (12:59)
- Lesson 2-5 LAB - Deploy an AWS VPC with CloudFormation Part 5 (9:56)
- Lesson 2-6 LAB - Deploy an AWS VPC with CloudFormation Part 6 (7:58)
- Lesson 2-7 LAB - Deploy an AWS VPC with CloudFormation Part 7 (7:42)
- Lesson 2-8 LAB - Deploy an AWS VPC with CloudFormation Part 8 (11:45)
- Lesson 2-9 LAB - Deploy an AWS VPC with CloudFormation Part 9 (8:20)