1.A Summary of what you have gained from completing the course(get a badge)
After thoroughly going 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, I was able to obtain an AWS Badge and its certificate after completing the short course.
2.Your motivation to complete this project
According to what I've learned and been taught, the technology and information system business is progressively utilising cloud computing, with AWS being one of them. Because of that piece of information, it piqued my interest to learn more about AWS Cloud Computing, because I knew nothing about it at the moment. I'm delighted this AWS short course Academy exists and has been a means for students to learn and get trained about it digitally. This self-taught adventure was not simply because it took a lot of time and effort to complete, but I still have the strong desire to finish it because the themes became more intriguing as the modules progressed. In reality, understanding this in my TIS course benefited me a lot because I don't have to worry about learning it on my own in the future because I've already been introduced to the foundation of AWS through the AWS Academy in my semester 1 TIS subject.
3. Your opinion whether getting the badge is easy or difficult? Which modules is the easiest/most difficult?
Obtaining the badge is simple if you are passionate about cloud computing; but, if you find this topic difficult to consume and grasp, it may be tedious for you because it offers a wealth of useful knowledge and background. In my perspective, as I previously stated, I am quite interested in how cloud computing works and am eager to learn more about it. The language barrier, especially when fancy terminology or deep vocab are employed, must be the most difficult element for me. Apart from that, allocating time to complete all modules was a difficulty for me as well, but Dr always pushed us and reminded us to finish on time, so I completed it and received the badge at the end. Aside from that, module 7 is the hardest for me to comprehend.
4. What is a badge worth?
The AWS digital badge would be beneficial to my future professional résumé. My employer can see that I am comfortable with the fundamentals of AWS Cloud Computing, therefore if I work for a company that uses other cloud computing services in the future, such as Microsoft Azure, it should not be an issue for me because I am already familiar with the concept
5. Feedback on whether getting the badge to improve your knowledge and skills on Cloud Computing
Without a doubt, yes, because I get to participate in a hands-on lab test and understand the usage and capabilities of the AWS cloud services. In the future, I'd like to attend any cloud computing-related seminars to broaden my knowledge and improve my skills.
6. Your opinion on whether every company should shift to Cloud Computing?
In this twenty-first century 4IR era, cloud computing offers a plethora of benefits and features that it may offer to existing businesses. However, whether or not a firm's fund is sufficient to invest in it, as well as the size of the organisation, are all factors to consider.
7. Your opinion on whether every computer science /UTM student should learn Cloud Computing?
I believe it is dependent on your area of interest. However, I strongly advise you to obtain the badge as soon as possible because it is a simple badge to obtain because you do not need to spend any money on special equipment to complete the modules, and the information, demos, videos, and even the lab can all be completed virtually on the screen. As a result, it is a simple task for us, and there is no practical exam to complete the badge. I believe it is dependent on your area of interest. However, I strongly advise you to obtain the badge as soon as possible because it is a simple badge to obtain because you do not need to spend any money on special equipment to complete the modules, and the information, demos, videos, and even the lab can all be completed virtually on the screen. As a result, it is a simple task for us, and there is no practical exam to complete the badge.
8. Any advice to your friends who have not gotten the AWS badge yet?
Friends, don't be frightened to learn new things; this badge will help you advance in your career and even in your assignments! Do not give up halfway through each module because, believe me, your hard effort will be rewarded when you receive the news that you have completed the courses and received the AWS Badge.
9. What is your direction after completing the badge?
I'll do my best to attend any online seminar or Industrial Talk related to Cloud Computing topics that come up, and if I come across any, I'll share some information about it on my various social media platforms. Aside from that, I'll try to self-learn and obtain reading materials for various cloud computing service providers like Alibaba Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and others so that I can compare them.
10. Your opinion about getting the AWS badge that is included in SECP1513 subject
I've previously expressed my gratitude for this, and I'll do so again now that the AWS badge has been integrated into the TIS subject study syllabus. If this chance had not presented itself, I would have been scrambling to find online resources to learn and train myself to use cloud computing service providers in the future if my line of work required it. It's great that university professors encourage students to get certified, and it's also free, which is a plus for us students. As a result, I'm grateful that TIS provided me with an open avenue to self-learn AWS cloud computing.