There is an IT genie that can grant your wishes if they are any of these: you want to build a career in the IT sector; you want to get a holistic view of how the IT sector operates, to innovate and make strategic IT decisions; you want a structured learning program that enables you to acquire valuable skills, expertise, and to execute projects. Perhaps, you have domain knowledge in an IT field and seek ways to improve and leverage your skills to provide solutions; you want to be part of a community that aids your learning process, helps you network, get certifications, build an outstanding portfolio, monetize your skills and build a solid career in the IT sector. Another good news here, this genie doesn't max out at three.
The IT industry consists of established companies and startups offering various services, through their IT practitioners and infrastructure. IT infrastructure is essential for delivering services, but the cost of ownership is unaffordable for many companies. So there comes a need: "IT companies need IT infrastructure."
AWS, the first company to meet this need provides infrastructure such as server computers, networks, data storage facilities, information security, monitoring and analytics. AWS also offers software and platforms for smooth operation of IT companies. This is known as Cloud Computing. Companies like Netflix, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Facebook, BBC, Twitch, Twitter, NASA, Airbnb, Adobe, General Electric, ESPN, Reddit and a lot of startup companies use AWS for their operations. AWS helps reduce start-up and running cost, and enables companies to innovate quickly by handling the infrastructural, software and platform needs. IT companies, therefore need practitioners that can help them integrate AWS services with their products. Most IT practitioners now have to work in the Cloud.
AWS solves challenges in the IT sector, such as breadth of the field by providing a holistic approach for better comprehension of the sector, and depth by providing tools and resources that enable companies and individuals to achieve functionality and render services with minimal experience. So in addition to being an excellent platform for utilizing Cloud Services, AWS provides an excellent training to develop the capacity to use Cloud Services effectively.
And here's the genie, the AWS Cloud Club. AWS Cloud Clubs are student-led user groups for tertiary level students and independent learners. AWS Cloud Clubs empower members to build a career in the IT industry by leveraging on the possibilities of cloud computing. Club members have access to the AWS Skill Builder, an online learning center where you can learn from AWS experts and build cloud skills online. AWS Skill Builder features over 600 free courses by cloud roles and product domain, experiential training in AWS Management Console SandBox where you learn how to use, configure, and deploy various AWS services. The skill builder also features game-based learning, AWS Builder Labs, and Cloud and Industry Quest, where you can build projects and provide solutions to meet the needs of IT companies, and your needs. AWS issue certification and you have access to certification practice exams through the Skill Builder. AWS Cloud Clubs also host tech events, support local initiatives and help club members to network with industry experts and other AWS communities. All these are some of the benefits of being a member of the AWS Cloud Club.
If you'd like to open the bottle, and have the AWS Cloud Club genie grant your wishes, join the AWS Cloud Club at the University of Lagos via our WhatsApp community:
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And our Google Meetup: