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Amazon Web Services Certification

These non-degree courses are intended for individuals who want to gain a foundation in cloud computing services and security concepts.

Students will be able to design, implement and manage solutions using architectural best practices. Upon completion, they will be prepared to take Amazon's AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and AWS Certified Solutions Architect exams.

Industry-recognized credential(s): AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Complete course in: Six months or less

Industry Recognized Credential

Financial assistance available

Don't have enough money to pay for a course? Wake Tech's Propel program offers scholarships that cover the cost of registration and fees.

NOTE: The Propel Scholarship Application is currently closed and will reopen July 1.

Amazon Web Services Certification Courses

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

  • Course ID: NET-3100Y2
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Individuals with a basic understanding of IT, networking, and operating systems will build on their cloud computing skills. Students will gain skills using AWS services, learning how to design and deploy secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions. By the end of the course, learners will be prepared to pursue advanced cloud computing roles and ready to take the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate exam.

Course Objectives

Identify the AWS Cloud and Global Infrastructure


Design Scalable and Highly Available Systems


Select the Appropriate AWS Services


Apply Security and Compliance Measures


Evaluate AWS Solutions for Cost Efficiency


Outline of Instruction

Understanding Cloud Fundamentals

Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Compute (EC2)

Storage (S3 and EBS)

DNS and Load Balancing

Data and Analytics

Migrations and Data Transfer

Serverless and Application Integration

Security

Management and Governance

Design Secure Architectures

Design Resilient Architectures

Design High-Performing Architectures

Design Cost-Optimized Architectures

Accessing the Online Practice Resources

Certification Review and Exam Preparation


Contact Hours

96

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

AWS

Website

https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-solutions-architect-asso…

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Design solutions that incorporate AWS services to meet current business requirements and future projected needs


Design architectures that are secure, resilient, high-performing, and cost-optimized


Review existing solutions and determine improvements


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Prior to enrollment, students should have a basic understanding of IT fundamentals, networking, operating systems (Windows/Linux), cloud computing, and security concepts.

Learning Supplies Needed

None

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance
Actively participate in class, including discussions and independent and group activities.,Complete assigned labs and projects.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Individuals who want to expand their knowledge and skills to evidence relevant competencies or those who want to successfully prepare for the relevant industry certification exam(s).

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Cloud Solution Architect, Cloud Analyst, Solutions Architect

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Based on the Lightcast data, there is a significant demand for professionals with expertise in cloud solutions. Employers are actively seeking candidates with skills in AWS technologies, reflecting the growing need for cloud professionals in the region.

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Solutions Architect

Cloud Solutions Architect

Cloud Analyst

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

John Wetsch
919-335-1237
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for NET-3100Y2-AWS Certified Solutions Architect .

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

  • Course ID: NET-3100X2
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Start your cloud computing journey by becoming an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner. This course is ideal for those with basic IT knowledge, such as understanding computer systems and networking. You'll learn to set up and manage an AWS account, secure resources, and automate tasks. By the end, you'll be well-prepared to pursue entry-level cloud roles like Cloud Practitioner, Cloud Administrator, or IT Support Specialist and take the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.

Course Objectives

Recall core cloud computing concepts and AWS terminology.


Describe the AWS global infrastructure, including regions, availability zones, and edge locations.


Demonstrate the process of setting up and managing an AWS account, including billing and cost management.


Examine AWS core services such as compute, storage, networking, and database services.


Assess security practices in AWS, including Identity and Access Management (IAM) and data encryption.


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to AWS

The Cloud

Understanding Your AWS Account

Getting Support on AWS

Understanding the AWS Environment

Securing Your AWS Resources

Working with Your AWS Resources

The Core Compute Services

The Core Storage Services

The Core Database Services

The Core Networking Services

Automating Your AWS Workloads

Common Use-Case Scenarios

Certification Review and Exam Preparation


Contact Hours

36

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

AWS

Website

https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-cloud-practitioner

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

Explain the value of the AWS Cloud.

Understand and explain the AWS shared responsibility model.


Understand security best practices.


Understand AWS Cloud costs, economics, and billing practices.


Describe and position the core AWS services, including compute, network, database, and storage services.


Identify AWS services for common use cases.


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Prior to course enrollment, students should have basic IT knowledge, such as understanding computer systems and networking.

Learning Supplies Needed

None

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance
Actively participate in class, including discussions and independent and group activities.,Complete assigned labs and projects.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Individuals who want to expand their knowledge and skills to evidence relevant competencies or those who want to successfully prepare for the relevant industry certification exam(s).

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Cyber Engineers, SOC Analysts, Cloud Network Engineers, Information Security Analysts, Cyber Operations Specialists

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

According to Lightcast, there is increasing demand for professionals with across various industries for roles in cloud computing.

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Cyber Engineers

SOC Analysts

Cloud Network Engineers

Information Security Analysts

Cyber Operations Specialist

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

John Wetsch
919-335-1237
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for NET-3100X2-AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner .

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate

  • Course ID: NET-3100BB2
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
This course aims to help students gain a foundational understanding of cloud computing, essential AWS Cloud services and security concepts. By the end of the course, learners have explored the Amazon Virtual Private Cloud, AWS storage and compute services design; reviewed IAM policies; and demonstrated the ability to design, implement and manage cost-efficient solutions using architectural best practices. Students should also be prepared to take both the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate exams.

Course Objectives

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner: Define cloud concepts, identify security and define compliance, identify technology support resources and recognize available billing resources and compare and contrast AWS pricing models

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate: Design resilient architectures, design high-performing architectures, design secure applications and architectures and design cost-optimized architectures


Outline of Instruction

Introduction to the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam

The Cloud

Understanding Your AWS Account

Getting Support on AWS

Understanding the AWS Environment

Securing Your AWS Resources

Working with Your AWS Resources

The Core Compute Services

The Core Storage Services

The Core Database Services

The Core Networking Services

Automating Your AWS Workloads

Common Use-Case Scenarios

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification Exam Preparation

Introduction to the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Exam

Cloud Computing and AWS

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud and Amazon Elastic Block Store

AWS Storage

Amazon Virtual Private Cloud

Database Services

Authentication and Authorization: AWS Identity and Access Management

CloudTrail, CloudWatch and AWS Config

The Domain Name System and Network Routing: Amazon Route 53 and Amazon CloudFront

Simple Queue Service and Kinesis

The Reliability Pillar

The Performance Efficiency Pillar

The Security Pillar

The Cost Optimization Pillar

The Operational Excellence Pillar

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate Certification Exam Preparation


Contact Hours

80

CEUs

Yes

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

AWS

Website

https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-cloud-practitioner (AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner), https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-solutions-architect-asso… (AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate)

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner: Cloud concepts, security and compliance, technology, and billing and pricing

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate: Design resilient architectures, design high-performing architectures, design secure applications and architectures, and design cost-optimized architectures


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Prior to course enrollment, students should have knowledge in alignment with the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ certification or basic computer knowledge or entry-level computer experience.

Learning Supplies Needed

N/A

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Demonstrate an understanding of at least 80% of the course material taught

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Individuals who want to expand their cloud knowledge and skills for employment readiness or those who want to prepare for the relevant industry certification exam(s).

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Cloud architect, solutions architect

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

This occupation has an employment growth projection of 27.5% for the years 2019-2029.

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Cloud architect

Solutions architect

Related Courses

Course Contact Information

John Wetsch
919-335-1237
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
329771 07/16/26 - 10/15/26 Microsoft Teams 203.00 21 Register

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