Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
AWIT-0002
Version:
2
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
4 weeks (40 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Product Management
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Cloud Computing
Description

Objective:

This course is offered through Coursera, which is an ACE Authorized Instructional Platform.

The course objective is to learn the technology and business of the cloud with Nancy Wang, one of the youngest general managers and directors of product and engineering at AWS, as well as other cloud computing leaders who make hiring, promotion, and investment decisions across the industry. Students will apply this knowledge, no matter your background or desired role, to join the high-growth cloud computing industry. This course prepares learners for the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification with 200+ practice questions.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Finalize preparation for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam
  • Explain "cloud velocity" by comparing cloud vs. non-cloud businesses, technical architecture diagrams, and financial and operational impact
  • Understand the concepts of cloud management, governance, machine learning, and quantum computing

General Topics:

  • More Foundational Cloud Concepts
  • More Storage Services
  • More Compute Services
  • More Databases, Analytics and Costs
  • More Management and Governance
  • Full-Length Practice Exam
  • More Networking and Security
  • More Well-Architected Framework and Support
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • Peer review graded projects with rubrics
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies