SECP1513 TIS E-portfolio project - Content on AWS
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1. The journey of getting the AWS badge
(how do you get the badge? the learning path from knowing nothing about AWS until you get the AWS badge, the process of learning , exploration, and understanding ,when do you tart, how do you complete the 10 modules, how long it took for you to complete the 10 modules, what does the badge look like, etc)
Firstly, I managed to get the badge by completing the 10 modules first. My knowledge about cloud computing is quite vague since the only information that I can get are only from the lecture slides that Dr.Azurah provided and from Industrial Talk. Hence, completing the AWS module is pretty crucial for my zero to none knowledge about cloud computing. I kicked start late by only completing 1 module at first and then gradually I began to delegate my time to finish the module one by one by using " a module a day " method. But regardless of that, I still could not managed to consistently keep up with that method because module 6,7,8 contain lots of sub-videos compare to the other modules, so it took some time for me to complete the rest of the modules.
Despite that, I really enjoyed the AWS academy overall it just that I find it hard to understand some difficult terms and explanation due to the language barrier. I do hope that there are Malay subtitle for it to boost my understanding without the need for me to re-read it again and again to understand the explanation as sometimes an 8 minutes video took me 20 minutes to complete due to the difficulty in understanding. However, I still managed to take several notes by each modules so that I can jot down important information while watching the lecture videos. The laboratory works and the demos really helped me to boost my understanding on how to use the AWS account and it is less boring that way since we don't have to retrieve information by just watching the lecture videos.
Shortly after done completing the 10 modules, I had claimed and received the AWS badge. I am very satisfied with owning the badge because it is a proof of my hard work in completion of these modules. The badge design is really simple and clean, I did not expect to receive it since I thought that we will be receiving the certificate only. Now , I finally have some hands-on experience on AWS services and gained much more insightful knowledge about it which will be helpful for me in the future.
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1. A Summary of what you have gained from completing the course(get a badge)
From completing the short course, I managed to claim a completion AWS Badge and its certificate after thoroughly go through the completion of the given 10 modules provided by the AMAZON WEB SERVICES TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION ON THE AWS ACADEMY GRADUATE-AWS Academy Cloud Foundations.
2. Your motivation to complete this project
From what I know and been taught of, this technology and information system industry has been increasingly apply the usage of cloud computing which AWS is one of them. Because of that piece of info that I've got it intrigued the curiosity in me to see what is this AWS Cloud Computing all about because as far as I know at that time, I know nothing. I'm glad that this AWS short course Academy exist and became a medium for students to learn and being train virtually about it. This self-learned journey is not easy since it required a lot of time and energy to complete but I still have the strong will to force myself to complete it since I keep finding the topics became more interesting throughout the modules. In fact, by learning this in my TIS course, it sure helped me a lot as I don't have to worry about learning this by myself in the future since I've already been introduced to the foundation of AWS in my semester 1 TIS subject through the AWS Academy.
3. Your opinion whether getting the badge is easy or difficult ? Which modules is the easiest/most difficult.
Getting the badge is easy if you are really enthusiastic for this cloud computing topic however if you find this topic hard to digest and understand it might be boring to you as it contains lot of useful information and background. In my opinion, like I said before, I am really interested on how cloud computing works and looking forward to gain knowledge about it. However the hard part for me must be the language barrier especially when fancy terms or deep vocab were used. Other than that, delegation of time to complete all modules are quite a challenge for me too, but Dr.Azurah always pushed us and reminded us to complete it on schedule so I managed to complete it and got the badge at the end. Besides that, the most difficult modules for me to understand is module 7.
4. What is a badge worth?
The AWS digital badge would come in handy to upgrade my future career resume. My employer can acknowledge that I am familiar with the foundation of AWS Cloud Computing so maybe in the future I when I work in company that might use the other cloud computing services such as Microsoft Azure, it should not be a problem to me as I already have a grasp on the cloud computing concept. I mean who didn't want to stand a chance to work with a company that are implementing the knowledge that you had gained in university into their real world working experience right?
5. Feedback on whether getting the badge to improve you knowledge and skills on Cloud Computing
Undoubtfully yes, because I get to experience the hands-on lab test and explore the usage and functionality of the services provided in the AWS cloud. I would love to extend my knowledge and level up my skills more by attending any cloud computing related seminar in the future.
6. Your opinion on whether every company should shift to Cloud Computing?
Cloud Computing sure has a lot of advantages and unlimited features that it can provide to existing company in this 21st century 4IR era. However it still depends on the company criteria whether their fund is enough or not to invest on it, the scale of the company etc.
7. Your opinion on whether every computer science /UTM student should learn Cloud Computing?
I think it depends on your interest . But I do really recommend to get the badge as early as you can since it is an easy badge to get because you don't have to spend any money to get any special equipment to complete the modules and the knowledge, the demos, the videos, even the lab can be conducted on the screen virtually. So, it is an easy job for us and there are no practical exam to attend to complete the badge too.
8. Any advice to your friends who have not gotten the AWS badge yet?
Dear friends, don't be afraid to gain knowledge and this badge will really boost your future career prospect and even your future assignments! Do not give up halfway while going through each module because trust me the hard work will really paid off when you finally receive the notification upon completing the modules and receiving the AWS Badge.
9. What is your direction after completing the badge?
I will try my best to attend any online seminar or Industrial Talk related to this Cloud Computing topics and share some info about Cloud computing if I encounter any of it o my various social media platforms. Other than that, I will also try to self-learn and find reading materials for other cloud computing service provider such as Alibaba Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and so on to compare each of the providers.
10. Your opinion about getting the AWS badge that is included in SECP1513 subject.
I've mentioned how I'm grateful for this before and I'm going to mention it again here where AWS badge has been implemented into TIS subject study syllabus. If this opportunity did not come, I must have been struggling on how to find an online resources to learn and train myself to use Cloud computing service provider in the future if my work field requires this cloud computing knowledge. It is good that university lecturer encourage students to get the certification and it is also free of charge which is a bonus point for us student. By that being said, I'm thankful that TIS subject gave me an open pathway to self-learn this AWS cloud computing.