Real-World Cloud Product Management Specialization

• What is the refund policy?

  If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.

• Can I just enroll in a single course?

  Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

• Is financial aid available?

  Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

• Can I take the course for free?

  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. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

• Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

  This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

• Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

  This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

• How long does it take to complete the Specialization?

  One of our instructors, Gordon, taught a rough version of this content full-time working professionals at Amazon (not AWS). They finished the content and passed the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam in 2 weeks' time. Your completion time might vary based on your interest, motivation, and demands on your time.

• Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?

  Yes. You should take the courses in this order: the first one first, the second one second, and the third one last.

• What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?

  You can more confidently interview at any organization that is seeking cloud knowledge, in particular AWS and its many customers and partners. You can also more confidently take the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam, which is AWS' baseline assessment of cloud knowledge for all job families, to demonstrate your expertise and differentiate yourself from other candidates.

• Can I get college credit for taking the Real-World Cloud Product Management Specialization?

  Yes. The Real-World Cloud Product Management Specialization has secured a credit recommendation from the American Council on Education's (ACE) ACE Credit Recommendation, which is the industry standard for translating workplace learning to college credit. Learners can earn a recommendation of 6 college credits for completing the program--the equivalent of 1.5 college courses at the undergraduate level. This aims to help open up additional pathways to learners who are interested in higher education and prepare them for entry-level jobs.

• How do you share your proof of completion with the educational institutions for transferring credit?

  To share proof of completion with schools, certificate graduates will receive an email prompting them to claim their Credly Badge, which contains the ACE®️ credit recommendation.  Once claimed, you will receive a competency-based transcript that signifies the credit recommendation, which can be shared directly with a school from the Credly platform. Please note that the decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution and is not guaranteed.  

• Where can I find more information on ACE credit recommendations?

  Please see Coursera’s ACE Recommendations FAQ.

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