Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Computing Training

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Queensborough Community College's Office of Workforce Development invites you to learn the basics of cloud computing, enhance your technical skills, and train for one of the most sought-after certifications in the field today - for FREE!

The following video features Queensborough Community College Lecturer Michael Lawrence as he explains how AWS Academy equips his students with the skills and knowledge needed to achieve industry-recognized certifications and pursue successful careers in cloud computing:

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Learn more about how our training helped Hector Rodriguez transition from a career in massage therapy to cloud computing after taking our certification course in Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing taught by Professor Michael Lawrence.

 AWS Academy Impact: Preparing Students for Cloud Success

Nicole Price's article, "Teaching Next Gen Cloud Talent via AWS Academy," published on October 9, 2023, highlights the critical role of AWS Academy in addressing the growing demand for cloud-skilled professionals. AWS Academy provides higher education institutions with a comprehensive, ready-to-teach curriculum that equips students with the necessary skills to pursue industry-recognized certifications and successful careers in cloud computing. With over one million students trained globally, AWS Academy continues to bridge the gap between education and industry needs, offering a diverse range of courses and hands-on labs to prepare learners for various AWS Certification exams. The program's success is evidenced by numerous student achievements and the ongoing commitment to innovate and support educators worldwide. As Jess Gilmore, Global Leader of AWS Academy, stated:

“As technology continues to evolve, the demand for employees with cloud experience and expertise will only increase. AWS Academy is positioned to continue to change lives by providing a flexible, relevant curriculum to institutions and educators who prepare learners to innovate and drive digital transformation in the newest cloud careers.”

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AWS Cloud Computing Training Details

AWS Cloud Computing Training at Queensborough Community College Office of Workforce Development is fully online no-cost training. 

Course Schedule

The course will be offered synchronously, online from Tuesday, April 2nd through Friday, May 30th from 6 PM – 10 PM. This will be the Instructor-led portion, which will also be recorded for your convenience. 

A self-paced asynchronous (pre-recorded) course will be offered and includes 180 hours of AWS-approved learning and instruction.

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Contact Us: 718-631-6681 or via email cewdgrantsprograms@qcc.cuny.edu

Requirements and qualifications:

• Authorized to work in the US
• Be at least 18 years old 
• Obtained high school diploma or equivalent
• Unemployed or underemployed 

We offer access to 8 modules designed to prepare you for a variety of certifications. Below is the full list of modules available

AWS Academy Cloud Foundations is intended for students who seek an overall understanding of cloud computing concepts, independent of specific technical roles. It provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support. This course helps you to prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. Earners of this certification have a fundamental understanding of IT services and their uses in the AWS Cloud. They demonstrated cloud fluency and foundational AWS knowledge. Badge owners are able to identify essential AWS services necessary to set up AWS-focused projects.

AWS Academy Cloud Architecting covers the fundamentals of building IT infrastructure on Amazon Web Services, or AWS. The course is designed to teach solutions architects how to optimize the use of the AWS Cloud by understanding AWS services and how these services fit into cloud-based solutions. Because architectural solutions can differ depending on industry, type of applications, and size of business, this course emphasizes best practices for the AWS Cloud, and it recommends various design patterns to help you think through the process of architecting optimal IT solutions on AWS. It also presents case studies throughout the course, which showcase how some AWS customers have designed their infrastructures, and the strategies and services that they implemented. Finally, this course also provides opportunities to build a variety of infrastructures via a guided, hands-on approach. This course helps you to prepare for the AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate exam. Earners of this certification have a comprehensive understanding of AWS services and technologies. They demonstrated the ability to build secure and robust solutions using architectural design principles based on customer requirements. Completers of the course are able to strategically design well-architected distributed systems that are scalable, resilient, efficient, and fault-tolerant.

The AWS Academy Cloud Developing course is designed to help students gain technical expertise in development with cloud technologies. The curriculum is delivered through instructor-led or digital lectures, demos, activities, knowledge checks, and hands-on labs. This course helps you to prepare for the AWS Cloud Developer - Associate exam. Earners of this certification have a comprehensive understanding of application life-cycle management. They demonstrated proficiency in writing applications with AWS service APIs, AWS CLI, and SDKs; using containers; and deploying with a CI/CD pipeline. Completers of the course are able to develop, deploy, and debug cloud-based applications that follow AWS best practices.

AWS Academy Cloud Operations is designed to prepare participants to pursue entry-level DevOps, support, and cloud operations roles. It will also help prepare them to take the AWS SysOps Administrator – Associate exam. This course helps you to prepare for the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate exam. Earners of this certification have a comprehensive understanding of how to deploy, manage, and operate IT systems on the AWS Cloud. They demonstrated the ability to migrate on-premises workloads to AWS and monitor, scale, and secure systems on the AWS platform. Completers of the course are able to provide guidance on implementing best practices for cloud operations.

AWS Academy Machine Learning Foundation introduces students to the concepts and terminology of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning. Earners of AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty certification have an in-depth understanding of AWS machine learning (ML) services. They demonstrated ability to build, train, tune, and deploy ML models using the AWS Cloud. Badge owners can derive insight from AWS ML services using either pretrained models or custom models built from open-source frameworks.

AWS Academy Data Engineering is designed to help students learn about and get hands-on practice with the tasks, tools, and strategies that are used to collect, store, prepare, analyze, and visualize data for use in analytics and machine learning (ML) applications. AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate Certification Earners of this certification have an in-depth understanding of how to use AWS services to implement data pipelines and to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cost and performance issues in accordance with best practices.

AWS Academy Machine Learning for Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a follow-up course to AWS Academy Machine Learning Foundations. The course is at an intermediate technical level (similar to the AWS Academy Architecting, Operations, and Developing courses) and is appropriate for students who are pursuing careers that require machine learning (ML) knowledge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for this program?

All are welcome to apply! Our main recommendation is that you should have an interest in learning about cloud computing and cybersecurity. For specific requirements 

Do I need to come to Queensborough Community College to take classes? 

All classes are online, you can take them for the comfort of your home or anywhere else with stable Wi-Fi and access to PC/Laptop. 

Is this program free of cost?

Yes, this program is fully free for qualifying applicants. 

I am not available to attend synchronous (live) session, can I enroll in the program?

Yes, we encauridge you to enroll in the program. All live classes will be recorded and posted in the Learning Management Systetm which called Basecam for you to review at a later time. 

What are the possible outcomes upon program completion?

  • Certificate of Completion from Queensborough Community College, Office of Workforce Development
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification
  • AWS Solutions Architect Certification
 Which jobs require skills I earn in the AWS Cloud Computing Fundamentals course?

The skills gained from the AWS Cloud Computing Fundamentals course are valuable for a variety of roles in the tech industry. Here are some jobs that require or benefit from these skills:

  1. Cloud Architect:
    • Design and build cloud environments using AWS services.
    • Create strategies for cloud adoption and migration.
  2. Cloud Engineer:
    • Develop, implement, and maintain cloud solutions.
    • Work with cloud services to ensure system performance and reliability.
  3. DevOps Engineer:
    • Automate and optimize processes using AWS tools.
    • Manage infrastructure as code and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
  4. Systems Administrator:
    • Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure.
    • Ensure the availability and security of cloud services.
  5. Solutions Architect:
    • Design and recommend AWS solutions for different business problems.
    • Evaluate and select appropriate AWS services for project requirements.
  6. Cloud Consultant:
    • Advise organizations on cloud adoption and AWS best practices.
    • Assist in cloud strategy, architecture, and implementation.
  7. Cloud Support Engineer:
    • Provide technical support for AWS services.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud deployments.
  8. IT Manager:
    • Oversee cloud projects and ensure alignment with business goals.
    • Manage teams working on cloud-based solutions.
  9. Data Engineer:
    • Build and maintain data pipelines on AWS.
    • Use AWS services for data storage, processing, and analysis.
  10. Security Engineer:
    • Implement and manage security measures in AWS environments.
    • Ensure compliance with security policies and standards.
  11. Software Developer:
    • Develop and deploy applications on AWS.
    • Utilize AWS services for application functionality, such as databases, storage, and messaging.

These roles often require a strong understanding of AWS services and how they can be leveraged to build and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions. Additionally, AWS certifications can be advantageous for career advancement and demonstrating expertise to potential employers.

I am a teacher and wish to know if this program will have applications for my own classroom?

Yes! Anything learned in this course can be applied to the grade level you teach and included in your curriculum. AWS provides many free resources to educators (listed below) which can help you teach what you have learned to your students!

What are some free resources from AWS that can be utilized in conjunction with this training and certification?

AWS Academy - https://aws.amazon.com/training/awsacademy/

AWS Educate - https://aws.amazon.com/education/awseducate/ 

Do you recommend any other free training to prepare me for this course?

Yes! We recommend (not mandatory) you to complete the following CEWD courses or training modules in order to be able to apply for the AWS Solutions Architect Preparation and Cloud / Security Essentials Certificate Program:

Intermediate Work

Advanced Work - Establish an AWS account and in the Free Tier of the account complete the following: 

This program is developed at Queensborough Community College - CUNY with funding provided by a grant under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act administered by the New York State Education Department.