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AWS Cloud Practitioner

Course number : 2040061   ID : 21104    Section Number : 31A
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AWS Cloud Practitioner Program Pricing:
  • Regular/Full Price: $1,428
  • FastForward Price: $476
  • FastForward plus G3 Price: $0
 
Prerequisite:

Students interested in taking this course must have one of the following: Before registration, complete the IT Course Prerequisite Form and upload proof of having completed one of the listed prerequisites. You will be dropped from the course if you register without submitting proof.
 
Course Description:

Learn on Campus: In Person

Amazon Web Services (AWS) certifications are some of the most sought-after credentials in the IT industry. Start your pathway to becoming a cloud professional with the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification. You will gain an understanding of the AWS Cloud platform and learn about AWS core services, security architecture, pricing, and support services.
 
What is Expected:

Certification prep courses are rigorous and demand significant time and effort. You must attend 70% of all scheduled class hours, complete all requirements set by the instructor, and sit for the Industry Credential exam within 30 days from the last class session. Additional study time outside class hours will be expected. 

Please read the AWS Cloud Practitioner Fact Sheet for a complete list of expectations and exam details.
 
What is Included:

Digital textbook and industry certification exam voucher. Students are provided with the digital textbook ($51) on the first day of class, and it is non-refundable once class begins.

This program cannot be combined with any other discounts/promotions.
 
Credit for Prior Learning allows you to earn credit for college-level knowledge that you have already acquired and accelerates the completion of your educational goals. NOVA accepts select industry credentials for college credit. The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification is approved for Credit for Prior Learning for the following classes at NOVA: ITN 257
 

Class Details

6 Session(s)
Weekly - Tue, Thu

Location
NOVA Alexandria (AA)

Instructor
Richie Balkissoon 

CEUs : 2.4

 

Notice

Please read:  Learn on Campus: In Person - Class meets on campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.

This class requires the use of your myNOVA account and the CANVAS online classroom. Please follow these instructions on how to activate your myNOVA account before the first day of class: How to access myNOVA and Canvas

This class requires the use of classroom computers. You must use your myNOVA account to log on to computers.

Important: By enrolling in this class as part of the FastForward - New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program (WCG) and as a condition to receiving a grant, the student agrees to the following terms and conditions as specified in the WCG Agreement (Preview PDF).This agreement will be completed electronically during registration.

Tuition: 

$1,428.00


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
3/4/2025 - 3/20/2025 Weekly - Tue, Thu 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Alexandria, NOVA Alexandria (AA)  Map, Room: AA-325 Richie Balkissoon  Lecture

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