Adobe Experience Manager Course

Lesson 1 • Introduction to AEM and CMS Concepts

Covers AEM's role as a WCM platform and its position in the Adobe Experience Cloud. Grounds learners in CMS terminology before exploring AEM-specific constructs.

Lesson 2 • AEM Architecture and Technology Stack

Explains OSGi, Apache Sling, and JCR as AEM's foundational layers. Connects each technology to how AEM processes requests and stores content.

Lesson 3 • Setting Up a Local AEM Environment

Guides installation of AEM SDK or quickstart JAR and essential tooling. Enables learners to run a functional local instance for all subsequent exercises.

Lesson 4 • AEM Instance Types and Topology

Distinguishes Author, Publish, and Dispatcher roles in a standard AEM topology. Prepares learners to understand content flow from creation to delivery.

Lesson 1 • Authoring with the Page Editor

Teaches in-context editing using the AEM Page Editor, component toolbar, and edit modes. Connects hands-on authoring skills to real content production scenarios.

Lesson 2 • Working with Core Components

Introduces WCM Core Components as the standard component library for AEM Sites. Demonstrates configuration of text, image, teaser, and navigation components.

Lesson 3 • Content Fragments and Experience Fragments

Differentiates Content Fragments for structured data from Experience Fragments for reusable layouts. Enables headless and omnichannel content strategies.

Lesson 4 • Page Creation and Hierarchy Management

Covers creating pages from templates, organizing site trees, and managing page properties. Establishes the structural foundation for all content authoring work.

Lesson 1 • Building a Custom AEM Component

Walks through end-to-end creation of a custom component including dialog, HTL, and Sling Model. Consolidates all template and component skills into a deployable artifact.

Lesson 2 • Sling Models for Backend Logic

Covers creating Sling Models to inject JCR properties and OSGi services into HTL templates. Bridges Java backend logic with front-end rendering in a clean MVC pattern.

Lesson 3 • Template Policies and Layout Containers

Teaches configuring component policies, allowed components, and responsive grid layout. Connects template design to controlled, consistent authoring experiences.

Lesson 4 • Static vs. Editable Templates

Compares legacy static templates with modern editable templates and their policy system. Establishes why editable templates are the standard for new AEM projects.

Lesson 1 • Event Handling and Observation

Introduces JCR observation, Sling event handlers, and job queues for reactive processing. Enables event-driven automation within the AEM platform.

Lesson 2 • Sling Resource Resolution and Servlets

Explains Sling's resource-type resolution algorithm and how to register custom servlets. Connects URL routing to component rendering and API endpoint creation.

Lesson 3 • OSGi Bundle and Service Development

Covers creating OSGi bundles, registering services, and managing component lifecycle. Enables developers to extend AEM's backend with custom, modular Java services.

Lesson 4 • JCR Node Types and Content Modeling

Teaches JCR node types, mixins, and content modeling strategies for AEM applications. Ensures data structures are efficient, queryable, and maintainable.

Lesson 1 • Asset Workflows and Automation

Covers DAM Update Asset workflow, custom workflow steps, and auto-tagging triggers. Automates repetitive asset processing tasks to improve team efficiency.

Lesson 2 • Image Profiles and Rendition Processing

Teaches creating image profiles, processing profiles, and Dynamic Media renditions. Enables automated, optimized asset delivery across channels and devices.

Lesson 3 • AEM Assets Overview and DAM Concepts

Introduces the DAM repository, asset lifecycle, and AEM Assets interface. Positions AEM Assets as the central hub for all media in an Experience Cloud ecosystem.

Lesson 4 • Asset Sharing and Brand Portal

Explains Brand Portal configuration, asset distribution, and external sharing controls. Enables secure, governed asset distribution to partners and stakeholders.

Lesson 1 • Adobe Target Integration and A/B Testing

Covers connecting AEM to Adobe Target, creating activities, and measuring results. Enables data-driven content optimisation through controlled experiments.

Lesson 2 • Personalisation with Segments and Campaigns

Teaches building audience segments, campaigns, and experience variations in AEM. Connects personalisation strategy to measurable engagement outcomes.

Lesson 3 • ContextHub and Client Context

Introduces ContextHub for storing and segmenting visitor data on the client side. Enables rule-based personalisation without server-side rendering changes.

Lesson 4 • Content Approval and Inbox Management

Teaches assigning workflow tasks, managing the AEM Inbox, and delegating approvals. Connects workflow design to real editorial governance scenarios.

Lesson 1 • Cloud Manager Setup and Environments

Covers Cloud Manager programmes, environment types, and access management. Enables teams to provision and manage Dev, Stage, and Production environments.

Lesson 2 • AEM Cloud Service Architecture

Explains the containerized, auto-scaling architecture of AEM as a Cloud Service. Contrasts it with on-premise AEM to clarify migration and operational implications.

Lesson 3 • Monitoring, Logging, and Alerting

Introduces Cloud Manager monitoring dashboards, log forwarding, and alert configuration. Enables proactive identification and resolution of performance and error issues.

Lesson 4 • Content Transfer and Migration

Covers the Content Transfer Tool, migration sets, and best-fit migration strategies. Prepares teams to move existing AEM content to Cloud Service safely.

Lesson 1 • Dispatcher Configuration and Caching

Covers Dispatcher farm configuration, cache invalidation, and security filters. Optimises content delivery performance and protects AEM Publish from direct exposure.

Lesson 2 • Security Hardening and Access Control

Covers AEM user management, ACL configuration, CRX security, and CSRF protection. Ensures deployments meet enterprise security and compliance requirements.

Lesson 3 • Multi-Site Manager and Language Copy

Teaches MSM blueprints, live copies, and rollout configurations for multi-brand sites. Enables centralised content governance across regional and brand site portfolios.

Lesson 4 • Headless AEM with GraphQL

Covers Content Fragment models, GraphQL API, and persisted queries for headless delivery. Enables decoupled front-end applications to consume AEM content via API.