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AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Foundations (Udemy.com)

Setup and Configure Multiple Users in an AWS account using IAM. Assign Privileges, Create Access Logs, and Setup MFA.

4.4
1,181 reviews

Created by: YouAccel Training

Last updated October 2021

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This is a short primer on how AWS handles users, groups, policies, roles and MFA. The syllabus shows about 2.9 hours over 36 lectures, split into a 79 minute getting-started section and a 94 minute section on IAM itself. It is pitched at beginners and asks only for basic computer skills. With 71,679 students enrolled, it is a well-worn entry point, though it has no quizzes or coding exercises to test what you absorb.

Reviewers like how the concepts are broken into small pieces, with slides and illustrations that keep things clear. Of 1,181 ratings, 584 are five stars and 448 are four. One reviewer found the YouAccel Training narrator impersonal and said the delivery leans on reading slide text aloud. The sharper complaints come from the few low scores: the course is mostly slides rather than hands-on, the first section repeats an earlier course or drifts into billing, and one person wanted more practice on MFA.

Last updated in October 2021, it is old for a cloud course. Reviewers report the AWS console now looks different from the screen recordings, and one wished they had noticed the age before the refund window closed. Recent reviewers still give it four and five stars as an introduction, but expect to translate some clicks. Treat it as a quick overview of IAM concepts for a first afternoon. If you want current console walkthroughs or labs, look for a newer course.

Best forBeginners who want a quick, high-level tour of IAM users, groups, roles and MFA before touching a real AWS account.
Skip it ifYou want current AWS console walkthroughs, hands-on labs, or quizzes to check yourself.

Pros

  • Concepts are split into small sections that reviewers find easy to follow
  • Covers users, groups, policies, roles, access key rotation, MFA and the credentials report
  • Slides are polished and illustrated, and the AWS demonstrations are called helpful
  • Short at about 2.9 hours, so a beginner can finish it in a few sittings

Cons

  • Last updated October 2021, and reviewers say the AWS console layout has changed
  • Mostly slide lecturing, with narration that reads slide text; some wanted more hands-on work
  • The getting-started section feels like filler or a repeat to some reviewers
Great course on AWS IAM, especially considering its only 3 hours. Gives you a working knowledge of AWS IAM high level theory and how to use the AWS IAM management console.
Harpaal Gohlwar, a student

Truly beginner. Basic computer skills are the only requirement, and one reviewer came in having barely heard of AWS.

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What you will learn

  • The Mechanics behind IAM
  • Managing IAM Users
  • IAM Administration (Guide) (Listing, Deleting Users & Accounts)
  • Managing Permissions for IAM Users
  • Changing IAM User Permissions
  • Creating and Administering IAM Groups
  • Creating and Administering IAM Group Policies
  • Assigning Preset and Custom Group Policies
  • Creating and Administering IAM Roles
  • IAM Authentication and Security
  • Rotating IAM Access Keys
  • IAM Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • IAM Credentials Report (Guide)

Course content

2 sections · 36 lectures · 2.9 hours of video

  1. 1Getting Started with AWS 3 free previews14 lectures · 1.3 hours
  2. 2IAM: Identity and Access Management22 lectures · 1.6 hours

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • Students interested in Cloud Computing with AWS
  • Students interested in learning the foundations of Amazon Web Services
  • Students interested in administering AWS accounts using Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Students interested in securing AWS accounts by assigning Access Privileges to IAM Users

What you need before you start

  • Basic Computer Skills

How it compares

Against the other 815 rated Udemy courses in Web Development on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 33% of them
  • Reviews1,181#160 of 816 by number of reviews
  • Length2.9 hoursshorter than 79% of them
  • Last updatedOctober 2021earlier than 79% of them

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Course Description

Welcome to the AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Foundations Certification Course.

In this course we will explore AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM).

IAM is a very important part of understanding how to securely and efficiently manage the services and users within an AWS account.

As defined by AWS, “AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a web service that helps you securely control access to AWS resources. You use IAM to control who is authenticated (signed in) and authorized (has permissions) to use resources.”

When creating an AWS account, the default account is the Root account. This root account has complete access to all AWS services and resources on the account. The root account should only be used to perform a few account and service management tasks.

Each service deployed in an AWS account should only be accessible to users permitted to use the service.

This course will explore the following components of IAM with hands-on exercises:

  • Allowing multiple users to administer the resources in an AWS account without having to share passwords.

  • Creating granular permissions for AWS users. This means each IAM user can be granted a different level of privileges for different resources in the AWS account.

  • Applying IAM credentials to applications, thus providing the application with access to specified AWS services.

  • Enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for individual IAM Users.

  • Enabling access records and logging for IAM Users using AWS CloutTrail.

If you are interested in learning how to securely manage an AWS account using IAM, hit the enroll button and let's get started.

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Instructor Details

YouAccel Training

YouAccel is dedicated to providing high-quality education in technology, business, and digital innovation. Since its founding in 2015, YouAccel has remained committed to making industry-relevant learning accessible to students, professionals, and entrepreneurs worldwide. With a strong focus on emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Full Stack Development, Business Strategy, Marketing, and Digital Media, YouAccel empowers individuals with the skills needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive and technology-driven world.

At the heart of YouAccel’s mission is a belief that education is a catalyst for unlocking human potential, driving innovation, and creating opportunities across industries and communities. Through expertly designed courses led by industry professionals and academic experts, YouAccel fosters an engaging and transformative learning experience. Programs span beginner to advanced levels, ensuring learners at every stage of their journey gain both foundational knowledge and practical expertise that can be directly applied in real-world settings.

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Reviews

4.4

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By Jude Petrizzi on 1/2/2026

Great introduction and overview of AWS, especially as someone who hadn't really heard about it before.

By Ferenc Hevesi on 10/15/2025

An efficient introduction course, some of the slides may require update as AWS console layout has changed since the course was released.

By Mojisola Frank-Roland on 11/7/2024

This is a detailed lesson and was simplified for any kind of learner. I really enjoyed the lesson and would like to explore IAM further

By Harpaal Gohlwar on 10/21/2024

Great course on AWS IAM, especially considering its only 3 hours. Gives you a working knowledge of AWS IAM high level theory and how to use the AWS IAM management console.

By Nahom Hulumyifer on 4/9/2024

I really appreciate the content delivery coupled with practical guides. I would definitely recommend this course

By Nathaniel Lewis on 1/23/2024

Very Informative! I learned a lot taking this course although I thought I was well familiar with IAM.

By Rohit Agnihotri on 5/14/2023

It was a good introductory course that eases you into the AWS IAM world. This is not enough but gives you a great foundation to skill up.

By Roosevelt James on 10/14/2022

Really it was very helpful for the learning, The topics are explained so well by the instructor in very easy and efficient manner. Thanks much had a very happy learning time.

By Kaushik Sankaran on 8/2/2022

The course for nice for learning about IAM. However the instructor could have provided more practicals especially on the MFA section of the course

By Joaquin Maldonado on 4/28/2022

Curso básico para para saber configurar el IAM de AWS. Me sirvió como reforzamiento para seguir estudiando el exámen AWS Cloud Practitioner. El curso parece que lo dividieron, ya que este termina abruptamente, y también hay algunos videos en que el contenido enseñado en la primera sección es parecido y algo repetitivo al de la segunda sección.

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AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Foundations
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  • Video Duration: icon 2.9h
  • Price: $59.99
  • Provider: icon Udemy
  • Updated: icon October 2021
  • Level: Beginner Beginner
  • Language: icon English
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  • Lectures:36 in 2 sections
  • Students:71,700
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