This document provides an overview of cloud computing fundamentals and a case study on Amazon AWS. It defines cloud computing, discusses its service models and infrastructure, and aims to help students understand cloud computing principles, services, and how to use AWS. The material covers the definition of cloud computing according to NIST, characteristics like on-demand access and elastic resources, and includes visualizations of the cloud computing model and architecture. It also provides instructions for a practical training on AWS, noting the computer and internet requirements and how to sign up for an AWS Free Tier account to avoid costs.