Strategies for Building a Cloud Education Program from the Ground Up from Pluralsight

Michele Cracraft, Head of Cloud Center of Enablement, will share Cigna’s Cloud Center of Enablement’s journey to build its Public Cloud Education program starting with zero dollars budget and one (1) resource. Cigna’s Cloud COE was formed in 2018 to support internal customers with bringing new technology solutions and applications to the public cloud. Part of its mission was to develop a Cloud Education program that would ensure early public cloud adopters had access to role-based training for Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), including Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure; as well as other cloud related technologies. In this session, Cloud Education Programming Manager, Michele Cracraft, will highlight how to develop a Cloud Education program from scratch and with an initial budget of zero ($) dollars into what is now a multi-million dollar valued program. Discussion topics will include: · Education strategy development and execution · Assessing “who” needs “what” training · Accessing free CSP resources to get started · Building vendor relationships · Securing funding · Formation of education cohorts · Development of new “hybrid” learning model leveraging Pluralsight’s digital content and tools At the conclusion of this session, participants will leave with a set of best practices and new ideas on how to build their own Cloud Education program.

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Strategies for Building a Cloud Education Program from the Ground Up

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Develops role-based training for Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), including Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure; as well as other cloud related technologies

Taught by Michele Cracraft, Head of Cloud Center of Enablement, who is recognized for her work in cloud education

Examines cloud education, which is highly relevant to technology professionals

Covers unique perspectives and ideas that may add color to other topics and subjects

Explicitly advises students to take other courses first as prerequisites

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Strategies for Building a Cloud Education Program from the Ground Up with these activities:

Review Cloud Fundamentals

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Refresh your understanding of basic cloud concepts and services to strengthen your foundation for this course.

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Review AWS whitepapers on core services.
Complete the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals learning path.
Watch a Coursera or edX course on Cloud Computing.

Review Public Cloud Concepts

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Implement some form of review for the fundamentals of public cloud before starting the course to ensure you have a solid foundation

Browse courses on Cloud Computing

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Summarize the key characteristics and benefits of public cloud computing.
Identify the different types of public cloud services (e.g., IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using public cloud services.

Complete Pluralsight Course on Cloud Education Program Development

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Take a Pluralsight course on Cloud Education Program Development to gain a deeper understanding of the topic and learn from experts.

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Enroll in the Pluralsight course on Cloud Education Program Development.
Complete all the modules and assignments in the course.
Apply the concepts learned in the course to your own Cloud Education program.

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Learners who complete Strategies for Building a Cloud Education Program from the Ground Up will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cloud Education Architect

Cloud Education Architects strategically develop and execute cloud education programs to enhance cloud adoption and proficiency within organizations. This course can provide you with a foundation in cloud education strategy development, assessment of training needs, leveraging vendor resources, and securing funding. Understanding these aspects will empower you to design and implement successful cloud education programs that align with your organization's goals.

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Cloud Training Developer

Cloud Training Developers create and deliver training materials and programs to educate users on cloud computing technologies. This course may be useful to you in understanding the principles of cloud education program development, including the identification of training needs, development of learning content, and evaluation of program effectiveness.

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Cloud Solutions Architect

Cloud Solutions Architects design and implement cloud computing solutions to meet the needs of various organizations. This course can provide you with a foundation in cloud education strategy development, assessment of training needs, and leveraging vendor resources. Understanding these aspects will enable you to effectively educate stakeholders and ensure successful cloud adoption within your organization.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers design, build, and manage cloud computing systems and applications. This course may be useful to you in understanding the importance of cloud education programs and how to leverage them to enhance your skills and knowledge in cloud computing technologies.

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Cloud Security Analyst

Cloud Security Analysts identify and mitigate security risks in cloud computing environments. This course may be useful to you in understanding the role of cloud education programs in enhancing cloud security awareness and best practices.

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Cloud Platform Engineer

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure the seamless delivery of software applications. This course may be useful to you in understanding the role of cloud education programs in fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing between development and operations teams.

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Cloud Data Engineer

Cloud Data Engineers design, build, and manage data pipelines and data warehouses in cloud computing environments. This course may be useful to you in understanding the role of cloud education programs in developing a skilled workforce for your cloud data platform.

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Cloud Network Engineer

Cloud Network Engineers design, build, and manage network infrastructure in cloud computing environments. This course may be useful to you in understanding the importance of cloud education programs in developing a skilled workforce for your cloud network infrastructure.

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Cloud Application Developer

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Cloud Database Administrator

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Cloud Security Architect

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Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Cloud Infrastructure Architects design and build cloud computing infrastructure and platforms. This course may be useful to you in understanding the role of cloud education programs in developing a skilled workforce for your cloud infrastructure.

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Cloud Consultant

Cloud Consultants provide advisory and implementation services to organizations adopting cloud computing technologies. This course may be useful to you in understanding the role of cloud education programs in supporting your consulting practice and enabling you to provide valuable guidance to clients.

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Cloud Software Engineer

Cloud Software Engineers develop and maintain software applications in cloud computing environments. This course may be useful to you in understanding the role of cloud education programs in enhancing your skills and knowledge in cloud computing technologies.

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