AWS Serverless APIs & Apps - A Complete Introduction
Get into serverless computing with API Gateway, AWS Lambda and other Amazon Web Services!
AWS Serverless APIs & Apps - A Complete Introduction is an online course from Udemy in AWS. It is structured in 8 modules with 4 stated learning outcomes, over 8 hours. It costs ₹579, certificate included. Learners rate it 4.7/5 from 14.5K ratings on Udemy, with 97.6K enrolled.
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Course highlights
| Provider | Udemy |
| Duration | 8 hours |
| Level | All Levels |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Instructor | Academind by Maximilian Schwarzmüller |
| Rating | 4.7★ (14.5K reviews) |
| Learners | 97.6K |
| Price | ₹579 ₹3,979 |
About this course
This course teaches you how to build and deploy serverless applications on Amazon Web Services without managing any servers. You will learn to use AWS API Gateway and AWS Lambda to create APIs that run on demand, and to host static web apps (SPAs) the same way. The instructor shows how to add user authentication through Amazon Cognito and API Gateway authorizers, and how to store data with DynamoDB. By the end you will be able to build a complete serverless backend, secure it, and publish a frontend that scales automatically.
The syllabus moves from the core services—API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, and Cognito—into practical projects. You will create an API, connect it to a database, add login functionality, and host a single-page application. The final sections look at what comes next and wrap up the concepts.
At the end of the course you will be able to deploy a working API, add authentication to a serverless app, and host a frontend without provisioning servers. These are concrete skills you can apply to personal projects or job tasks that require basic AWS backend work.
This course is best for beginners who want a practical introduction to serverless computing on AWS. It does not go deep into advanced topics like infrastructure-as-code or complex enterprise patterns. Learners who want a shorter, more affordable option may prefer the [AWS CloudFormation Master Class v2 [2025]] (₹529, 7 hours), while those seeking a broader cloud foundation can look at the [Ultimate AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 2026] (₹499, 14.5 hours).
Free options include searching the Udemy catalog for introductory AWS tutorials, but the structured path this course provides—from API Gateway to Cognito—saves time compared to piecing together scattered videos.
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What this course covers
8 modulesThe 8-part outline Udemy publishes for this course, across 8 hours.
Module 1 · Getting Started
Module 2 · The Core Serverless Services
Module 3 · Creating an API with API Gateway & AWS Lambda
Module 4 · Data Storage with DynamoDB
Module 5 · Authenticating Users with Cognito and API Gateway Authorizers
Module 6 · Hosting a Serverless SPA
Module 7 · Beyond the Basics - An Outlook
Module 8 · Course Roundup
What learners rate it
Rated 4.7/5 by 14.5K learners on Udemy (checked 5 Oct 2026).
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4.7★ | ₹579 | 8 hours | All Levels · 8 hours · certificate | |
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Common questions
How much does AWS Serverless APIs & Apps - A Complete Introduction cost?
It is listed at ₹579 on Udemy, last checked 5 October 2026. Course prices change and providers run discounts, so treat this as the list price and confirm on the provider page.
Does AWS Serverless APIs & Apps - A Complete Introduction come with a certificate?
Yes — Udemy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does AWS Serverless APIs & Apps - A Complete Introduction take?
Udemy lists it at 8 hours. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is AWS Serverless APIs & Apps - A Complete Introduction suitable for beginners?
Udemy lists it as suitable for all levels, so beginners and people brushing up work through the same material.
What does AWS Serverless APIs & Apps - A Complete Introduction cover?
It is organised into 8 modules, starting with Getting Started and going on to The Core Serverless Services, Creating an API with API Gateway & AWS Lambda, Data Storage with DynamoDB, Authenticating Users with Cognito and API Gateway Authorizers, among others. The full outline is on this page.
Who teaches AWS Serverless APIs & Apps - A Complete Introduction?
Academind by Maximilian Schwarzmüller, as listed by Udemy.