AWS Cloud foundation course is an astounding knowledge source that introduced me Cloud computing concepts. Cloud Computing is a new trend in the industry and demands for this skill has been huge, therefore, I acquired an overall understanding of the following Foundational cloud computing concepts, AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support.
I am software engineering student, and I was encouraged to use several platforms throughout my study to deploy my projects in the real world. My motivation comes from that I wanted to AWS a platform for deployment because it is common in the industry to use AWS for its premium features such scalability, maintainability, and reduced cost. Therefore, there was tendency to learn and explore about AWS core services.
AWS Cloud foundation badge was a nearly a challenge. I am justifying my position because I have 17 credits in this semester, and it was rather difficult to complete all the modules. At the end I was able to finish all requirements to acquire the badge. All modules’ lessons have a clear explanation and it really to carry out knowledge check since they provide summary pdf for each module.
I learned a lot from this foundation course which are understanding cloud computing concepts and familiarizing myself with AWS core services. This course was a very basic course therefore the knowledge was all introductory and beginner level. Sure, there are a lot to be done to become specialist in cloud computing.
In my opinion, after taking this course I would strongly advice all companies to shift to cloud computing. Reasons to justify shifting to cloud is the following they will be able to maintain focus on the business, buying cloud services is more cost effective, reliable and allow them relocate their limited resources to grow their business, they will be able to scale tremendously just by dial up more capacity for the seasonal business peaks, and access from anywhere being able to do business without border is one of the major benefits of cloud services you can access as long as there is an internet connection.
Every UTM student should take this course to acquire foundational learning about cloud computing because cloud computing is common trend and demanding skill, and this course will equip students with introductory knowledge in cloud computing. I would advise anyone to take the course as it will an inspiration for any future career possibilities. My direction after taking this course Is that I would focus on cloud computing especially AWS to use it with any side project that I have done.