Skip to main content
FCCN serviços digitais da FCT
NAU site
  • Help
  • Courses
  • Programs
  • News
  • Partners
  • Espaço AP
  • You are here:
  • Home
  • Cloud models

Cloud models

Ref. MTN
CategoryExact Sciences and TechnologyCategoryIntermediate
Learn about the different types of cloud and understand how you can use this knowledge to unlock new opportunities and take your career to new heights.
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Effort: 4 hours
  • Pace: Self paced
  • Languages: English and portuguese
  • 1,144 already enrolled!
course cover image
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare by Email

What you will learn

  • Review the fundamentals, evolution and core concepts of cloud computing
  • Explore the different cloud service models (Serverless, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
  • Evaluate cloud deployment models (public, private, hybrid and community)
  • Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each cloud model
  • Analyse future trends and innovations in cloud computing

Description

In this course on cloud models and types, participants will learn the fundamentals of cloud computing, including its definition, history and technological evolution. They will also explore the different cloud service models (Serverless, SaaS, PaaS and IaaS) and deployment models (public, private, hybrid and community cloud). The course further examines the advantages and disadvantages of each model and discusses future trends and innovations in cloud computing.

Assessment and certification

At the end of each module, in order to assess your progress, you will complete a test with a compulsory learning check, which will account for 50% of the final grade.

At the end of the course, you will take a Final Assessment Test worth 50% of the final mark.

Course plan

Part 1 | Introduction to Cloud Computing
Module 1 – Cloud Computing

Part 2 | Cloud Deployment Models
Module 2 – Fundamentals of Cloud Deployment Models
Module 3 – Comparison of Deployment Models

Part 3 | Cloud Service Models
Module 4 – Fundamentals of Cloud Service Models
Module 5 – Comparison of Service Models

Part 4 | Future Trends and Innovations
Module 6 – Technological Innovations in the Cloud
Module 7 – Advanced Strategies and Architectures
Module 8 – Sustainability in the Cloud

Organizations

Academia Portugal Digital (Portugal Digital Academy)

License

License for the course content

Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives

You are free to:

  • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format

Under the following terms:

  • Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
  • NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes.
  • NoDerivatives — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material.
NAU site
Subscribe our newsletterFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Linkedin
NAU
  • Who we are
  • Courses
  • How to become a partner
  • Open source
  • Accessibility
Communication
  • Help
  • News
  • Media kit
  • Site Map
Legal
  • Terms and conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies Policy
  • Certification Policy
  • Newsletter consent
República Portuguesa - Educação, Ciência e Inovação FCCN - Serviços digitais FCT FCCN - Serviços digitais FCT

© 2026 FCCN-FCT. All right reserved.