AWS Cloud Practitioner

This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia "domicile" means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs. Complete this short survey to see if you qualify for financial assistance. Learn more about FastForward

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AWS Cloud Practitioner Program Pricing:

• Regular/Full Price: $1,428
• FastForward Price: $476
• FastForward plus G3 Price: $0

Students interested in taking this course must have one of the following:

• Northstar Basic Computer Skills and Internet Basics assessments - You must score 80% or higher on both assessments. These assessments are free. Watch this short video on how to take the assessments and save a PDF of your score report. 
• Certiport IC3 Digital Literacy certification 

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.
 
Learn@Home: Instructor-led, Live via Zoom and CANVAS

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.
 
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.
 
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