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The document provides information about an AWS cloud computing training program offered by ALX Africa. The 17-week program covers AWS cloud concepts and technologies, as well as soft skills. It aims to equip learners with skills for cloud careers and includes career support services.

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AWS Cloud Computing Course Overview 2

The document provides information about an AWS cloud computing training program offered by ALX Africa. The 17-week program covers AWS cloud concepts and technologies, as well as soft skills. It aims to equip learners with skills for cloud careers and includes career support services.

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AWS Cloud
Computing Overview
6 months (20-30 hrs / week)

What is AWS Cloud Computing?


What makes this
AWS Cloud Computing is the delivery of AWS computing programme unique?
services—including servers, storage, databases, networking,
software, analytics, and intelligence—over the Internet (“the
cloud”) to offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and
Accessible Entry Point
economies of scale. Learners can begin the programme
without requiring prior IT experience.
Why AWS Cloud Computing? This unique approach empowers
individuals to start their cloud
Cloud technologies are enabling organisations to transform careers regardless of their
rapidly, creating a high demand for cloud-savvy employees. As background.
more and more companies adopt cloud services, there’s an

immense drive to hire people with cloud computing skills, which Diverse Career Pathways
LinkedIn recognised as the most in-demand hard skills in the The programme caters to a wide
tech market. range of career aspirations within the
cloud computing field.
Programme Objectives
Industry Relevance
Ensure you're well-prepared with sought-after professional
The programme aligns with industry
skills for the present-day digital workforce in the prestigious
demands, equipping learners with
3-month ALX Foundations course.
Equip individuals with essential skills and knowledge in AWS the skills and knowledge sought after

cloud computing and technology. by companies worldwide. This

Prepare learners for diverse and global career opportunities relevance enhances their
in cloud-related roles. employability and career prospects.
Grant access to The ROOM Fellowship, a prestigious talent
community with networking opportunities, perks, rewards,
and ongoing learning.
Weekly Foundations Schedule
08 Weeks (20-30hrs / week)

What is ALX Foundations? 8 Key Meta Skills


1. Leading Self
A career-readiness training module to kick-start your
2. Leading Others
ALX learning journey before moving on to your chosen
3. Communicating for Impact
specialisation.
4. Quantitative Reasoning
Learn exceptional communication, teamwork, and
5. Entrepreneurial Thinking
leadership skills that make ALX graduates top picks in
6. Critical Thinking
the job market.
Be ready for a real-world career with soft skills that keep 7. Managing Complex Tasks

you ahead in the rapidly changing tech industry. 8. Tech Skills

Weekly Content

Week 01 Week 05

Values & Community Working in Technology Teams


Grand Challenges and Grand Data Research & Visualization
Opportunities for Africa Understanding the Market

Week 02 Week 06

Self Awareness & Emotional Intelligence Wireframes & Prototypes


Growth Mindset & Grit Human Centered Design
Self Regulation & Improvement Conflict Management & Negotiation
Time Management

Week 07
Week 03

Identifying Opportunities
Problem Solving Professional Career Skills
Research Methodology & Ethics
Goal Setting
Week 08

Week 04
Resume Writing
Cover Letters
Creating Presentations & Technical Interview Skills
Writing Job Seeking Skills
Communication in Tech Teams
Design Thinking
Work Planning
Weekly Schedule
i
Live Learning sessions led by the Technical Mentors offering a practical
understanding & real world applications of the course content.
Regular online check-ins and in-person meet-ups (where learners
collaborate with peers, discuss challenges, share insights).

Weekly Content

AWS Cloud Practitioner AWS Solutions Architect

Week 01 - Cloud Concepts, Economics, Week 07 - Introduction to AWS Cloud


Security & AWS Global Infrastructure Architecting

Week 02 - Networking and Content Week 8: Storage & Compute Layers


Delivery, Compute & Storage services

Week 9: Database Layers & Networking


Week 03 - Databased, Cloud Environment
Architecture & Automatic Scaling &
Monitoring
Week 10: Catch-up Week

Week 04- Catch-up Week / 1st Exam


Week Week 11: Connecting Networks and User &
Application Access

Week 05 - Cloud Practitioner Exam Week


Week 12: Automating your Architecture

Week 06 - Recess Week


Week 13: Caching Content & Building
Decoupled Architectures

Week 14: Catch-up Week

Week 15: Microservices and Serverless


Architectures, & Disaster Planning

Week 16: Capstone + Exam Prep Week

Week 17: Solutions Architect Exam Week

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