AWS CloudFormation Master Class v2

Stephane Maarek focuses on describing AWS infrastructure in CloudFormation templates. Parameters, mappings and outputs lead into resource policies, drift detection, nested stacks and StackSets. The course gives an AWS learner a service-specific next step after cloud foundations, particularly when the goal is to explain and reproduce infrastructure changes instead of configuring everything through console screens.

What you will learn

• Structure a CloudFormation template with parameters and outputs.
• Explain resource dependencies and lifecycle policies.
• Compare drift detection, nested stacks and StackSets.

Who this suits

Some AWS knowledge is required, and familiarity with JSON or YAML is preferred. A recent Windows, macOS or Linux computer is expected.

Before you enroll

The core course was rerecorded in 2021 and the page was updated in March 2026. Compare examples with current CloudFormation documentation and check the cost of any resources you deploy.

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Put it into practice

Write a small practice template and explain its parameters, outputs and deletion behavior. Review a proposed change before deployment, then document the steps needed to remove the practice resources.

Source and review

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