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Real-World Cloud PM 1 of 3: Cloud Business and Technology

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BEGINNER

About this course

Sponsored by AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS). Succeed in a role in the rapidly expanding cloud computing industry and prepare to ace the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam! In this course, you'll learn real-world technical and business skills needed for product managers or any other job family involved in the rapidly expanding cloud computing industry and start on your way to earning an industry certification. This course features job-relevant content taught by tech industry leaders including: * NANCY WANG, Director of Engineering and Product Management at AWS * MAI-LAN TOMSEN BUKOVEC, VP of Amazon EBS, S3, and Glacier * TODD WEATHERBY, VP of AWS Professional Services Worldwide * ERIN YANG, VP and Chief Technologist, Workday Ventures * DAN SCHEINMAN, 1st Investor in Zoom With GORDON YU, Technical Product Manager, AWS; General Counsel and Coursera Director, AWIT. This course is the 1st in a 3-course Specialization by Advancing Women in Tech. This specialization is ACE-recommended - learners who complete the specialization may earn up to 6 college credits.

What you will learn

  • Explain why cloud is the greatest "gold rush" since the invention of the client server model, and how it can accelerate your career.
  • Explain "cloud velocity" by comparing cloud vs. non-cloud businesses, technical architecture diagrams, and financial and operational impact.
  • Understand the purpose of the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam, determine if it is right for you, and let AWIT help you prepare.
  • Understand the most popular technologies today, including containerization, serverless, AI/ML, and blockchain, and how to manage those business.