AI Cloud Fundamentals
Learn how AI Cloud works and choose the right infrastructure services for your AI workloads
For cloud practitioners
Designed for DevOps, cloud, and infrastructure professionals.
Self-paced format
A 16-hour course with theory, videos and hands-on labs.
100% Free
Access all course materials at no cost. Get free credits upon certification.
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Explore AI Cloud
The course gives you an understanding of how AI cloud infrastructure works as a system: how compute, storage, networking, and GPU fabrics fit together, why they work the way they do, and how infrastructure choices affect real workloads.
This course is designed for learners familiar with core cloud computing concepts and services. Hands-on experience with general-purpose cloud platforms is an advantage, but is not essential.
AI Cloud learning paths
AI Cloud learning paths
AI Cloud Fundamentals is the starting point for all Nebius AI Cloud learning paths. After building a foundation shared across the learning paths, you will continue into courses that develop the knowledge and skills needed for your specific role.
What you will learn
All course content is available from the start, so you do not have to move through it strictly lesson by lesson.
What AI Cloud is
From the core principles of cloud computing to the infrastructure and economics behind modern AI clouds.
How Nebius AI Cloud is organized
How to interact with it, and where to find the information you need about working with cloud resources.
Launch GPU virtual machines
How to create and connect to a virtual machine, how to choose the right GPU configuration and estimate costs.
Storage for different purposes
How storage works in Nebius AI Cloud and how to choose an appropriate storage option for a workload.
Virtual Networks
How virtual networks, IP addressing, routing, security groups, and internet access work together.
GPU Fabrics
How GPU communication changes as workloads scale and how InfiniBand, GPU clusters, and collective communication work together.
Learn & Apply
Learn key concepts, watch explainers, and follow video labs to put what you learn into practice
Make your learning rewarding
Get free credits
Join the Nebius Builder Program to get free credits for Nebius Products and more.
Earn a digital badge
Receive a Credly digital badge when you complete the course.
Get certified for just $1
Prepare for and take the Nebius AI Cloud Ops Certification exam to earn an official credential.
Curriculum
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Understanding AI Workloads
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What Is Cloud Computing
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How an AI Cloud Works
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The Cost of GPU Infrastructure
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