By Ranjan K Baruah
The tense is still continuing as schools are closed, colleges are closed and classes have once again moved to digital mode. Classes are conducted online and all the students are worried once again. What will happen to exams and other tests, etc? There is nothing in certain during these uncertain times. But we have no other option but to keep fighting the virus and protect self and others. We have passed 2020 and 2021 shall pass too with more challenges.
When we are at home, things are not normal all over the country. When we are using the online mode for learning then we can also explore some more courses or training which is being imparted online from different parts of the world.
There are many free online courses which can be opted by our students or recent graduates to enhance their employability in near future. in today’s’ edition we are mentioning a course offered by Amazon which can be chosen by many students or even recent graduates who are striving to get jobs in the near future .
This course is related to cloud computing and it has been designed to help people launch careers in the cloud. AWS re/Start is a full-time, classroom-based skills development and training program that prepares individuals for careers in the cloud and connects them to potential employers.
A technology background is not required to apply.
The program is focused on unemployed or underemployed individuals, including military veterans, their families, and young people. Through scenario-based learning, hands-on labs, and coursework, learners can gain the technical and soft skills they need for an entry-level cloud role. AWS re/Start also provides learners with resume and interview coaching to prepare them for employer meetings and interviews.AWS re/Start curriculum teaches AWS Cloud fundamentals to help learners succeed in entry-level cloud positions.
Through scenario-based exercises, hands-on labs, and coursework, learners build Linux, Python, networking, security, and relational database skills.
Learners receive job-specific training on building effective front-line support, troubleshooting, escalation, and task automation techniques. AWS re/Start also provides learners with professional skills including effective communication, collaboration, resume writing, and interview coaching to prepare them for employer meetings and interviews.
This is a full-time training programme from Monday–Friday and typically for 12 weeks.
The program is offered at no cost to learners. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centers globally. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—are using AWS to lower costs, become more agile, and innovate faster.
Apart from the above mentioned course AWS also conducts many other training programmes which can be enrolled by the students.
Similarly there are many other universities and agencies that conduct free online courses and some time trainees need to pay for the global certification.
Aspirants must make sure that once they enroll for any such courses then they must complete the programme and also take assessment to get a certificate else there is no use of enrolling in any online course .
We shall publish about other online courses provided by leading universities and institutions which can be availed by our students and job aspirants.
(Ranjan K Baruah is a career mentor and skill trainer and can be reached at 8473943734 or [email protected] for and career related queries)