This course is designed to span approximately five weeks, with each week comprising roughly 2-3 hours of learning. Throughout this course, learners will engage with various educational resources, including video content on AWS, reading materials to deepen understanding, graded quizzes to assess comprehension, and thought-provoking discussion prompts to encourage collaborative learning and critical thinking.

You need a computer with internet access and a modern browser. No special software is required, as AWS provides cloud-based resources.

No prior cloud knowledge is required. Basic computer and internet skills are sufficient to get started.

AWS skills prepare you for roles like Cloud Practitioner, Cloud Support Associate, and entry-level Solutions Architect.

Yes, you’ll receive a Coursera certificate to validate your cloud skills and showcase them to employers on LinkedIn.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.