Journey of getting AWS badge
In the beginning, I didn't know anything about AWS. Then, my lecturer has given an AWS Academy Cloud Foundation course as part of my SECP1513 subject outline. I started exploring it immediately after I got the account and planned to complete the 1 module from the course in 1 day. Which mean, I should complete all the modules in 10 days however, I only got to complete it in more than 10 days because of tons of workloads. The learning process is quite fun as the videos are not dull, and there are lab exercises for some modules for me to gains more understanding for each modules. The quiz are beneficial because I can know what I learnt in each module. Although the module becomes increasingly difficult as the level rises and need to comprehend lot of thing but I do not give up and keep doing my best to finish this course. Finally, I get the badge from the credly website, which was also new things for me to explore.
Reflection On AWS
A summary of what I have gained from completing the course (get a badge)
After I complete the AWS Academy Cloud Foundation course, I get a badge and learnt lot about cloud computing and AWS. One of thing that I learnt about AWS is that it provide AWS pricing calculator where users can monthly costs of AWS services and identify opportunities for cost reduction. Therefore, users can plan before or during using the services.
Motivation to complete this project
My motivation to complete this project is I wanted to learn more about Cloud Computing. As one of computer science student, this is one of the essential things to know. I expected that this course can let me learn a lot of skills and will expose me to something new.
Opinion on whether getting the badge is easy or difficult? Which module is the easiest/most difficult
In my opinion, the badge is kind a difficult because for each module becomes increasingly challenging as the level climbs. It can be said that module 1 is the easiest module since its about introduction to AWS. While the most difficult module probably module 8 which is about databases. I need lot of time to comprehend this module.
What's a badge worth?
As a first-year computer science student, this badge worth a lot of things since it helps me get more exposure to IT. Furthermore, I can use the badge in my resume to improve my employability rate in the future
Feedback whether getting the badge improve my knowledge and skills on Cloud Computing
Getting this badge significantly improved my knowledge and skills in Cloud Computing. During my journey to get this badge, I gain lot of information from experienced peoples in each modules that will help me to utilizes my skill that involve in cloud computing.
Opinion whether every company should shift to Cloud Computing?
In my opinion, every company should shift to Cloud Computing because this technology will increase the potential of the company in lot of aspects that will increase the profit and growth of the company.
Opinion whether every computer science/UTM student should learn Cloud Computing (get the AWS badge?).
In my opinion, every computer science/UTM student should learn about Cloud Computing. This is because it can give us opportunity to learn more and improve our skills in career. Therefore, it give lot of benefit in the future for students.
Advice to my friends who have not get the AWS badge yet
My advice to my friends that have not gained the AWS badge is take your time to to get this badge and motivate yourself to finish all modules. That is because after getting the badge you will also gain the knowledge about AWS cloud computing that will become beneficial for you to pursue careers in the future.
My direction after completing the badge
After completing the badge, I intend to explore more about the latest technologies from any sources within my grasp. Just like cloud computing, there lot of other technologies that I need to learn and explore in order to add and improve new skills that will become my stepping stone in industry.
Opinion about getting the AWS badge that is included in SECP1513 subject
In my opinion, including getting AWS badge in SECP1513 subject is is a good way for students to learn the career skills. It will increase their value as employer when they become part of industry.