AWS Snack, Season 4

"Narrowing the skills gap, one chapter at a time."

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled a plan to provide FREE cloud training with a goal to train 29 million people by 2025.

https://awsinsider.net/articles/2020/12/14/aws-cloud-training-goal.aspx

AWS Snack, Season 4 will focus on a foundational course in this series entitled AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials.

https://aws.amazon.com/training/course-descriptions/cloud-practitioner-essentials/

This six-hour digital course targets "individuals who want to develop a fundamental understanding of the AWS Cloud, independent of any specific technical role." Access the AWS website listed above to review the course objectives and target audience.

NOTE: This virtual self-study group will be led by Gene Babon, Chief Percolator. Boston PHP's ability to offer these learning opportunities is dependent upon facilitators (Senior Percolators) stepping up to assist participants. A Senior Percolator is someone who is interested in the topic, participates in the group AND is willing to lead by helping others along the journey with periodic communications. Learn more about becoming a Senior Percolator and giving back to the Boston PHP community.

https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/pages/21338174/Senior_Percolators_and_Percolators/

Self-Study Group Format

The format of a virtual self-study group is as follows:

• Each participant gains access by registering for FREE on the AWS Training and Certification website.

https://www.aws.training/Details/eLearning?id=60697

• Each participant commits to review one video-based Module per week, complete any suggested exercises, and post progress notes to update your fellow classmates.

• Each participant obtains assistance by posting questions and comments to a discussion area set up on the Boston PHP Message Board for each Module. Each comment will receive a response from your Senior Percolator. Participants will also receive weekly group e-mail updates from your Senior Percolator.

https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/messages/boards/forum/30317386

NOTE: There is NO in-person classroom instruction. There are NO webcasts. There are NO scheduled appointments of any kind.

Once you have gained access to the AWS Training and Certification website, you simply proceed at a pace that best fits your current work/life schedule.

How Do I Get Started?

• Become a member of Boston PHP Meetup if you are not already a member. Simply click: Join us!

https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/

• Register for AWS Snack, Season 4. Simply RSVP: Yes

https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/events/275745182/

• Obtain access to AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials.

https://aws.amazon.com/training/course-descriptions/cloud-practitioner-essentials/

• Start your virtual learning by reviewing one video-based Module at a time, completing suggested exercises and posting updates.

FAQs:

Q: How long will the course last?

A: This is a six-hour Season that will last 12 weeks. We will cover 11 modules plus a final assessment starting Sunday, January 31, 2021 and ending Saturday, April 24, 2021. Refer to the AWS Snack, Season 4 -- Master Discussion List for specific dates.

https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/messages/boards/thread/53101026

Q: Do I have to wait until Sunday, January 31 to begin?

A: No need to wait! Feel free to begin as soon as you obtain access to AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials. Simply post a message on the Introduce Yourself message board once you gain access so that we can gauge participation. Then, proceed at a pace that best fits your current work/life schedule.

https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/messages/boards/thread/53109699

Q: What if I have additional questions?

A: Simply post a reply below ("Add a comment") and you will receive a response.

Invite your co-workers and geek friends to join in the fun. Then, let's start snacking in The Cloud!

Gene Babon
Co-Organizer & Chief Percolator
Boston PHP Meetup