Local tech entities have spearheaded an in-demand training programming centered around cloud certification.
Dubbed the Alabama Cloud Camp, the eight-week virtual training program aims to help local technologists earn the Associate Cloud Engineer Certification from Google Cloud. The program is spearheaded by a partnership between Denver-based cloud provider Qwinix, Google Cloud and local entities including TechBirmingham, Innovate Birmingham, the EDPA and Bronze Valley.
Scholarships are available for the program, as well.
Aspiring cloud technologists can join the initial cohort and work toward mastering critical cloud computing skills. The curriculum is aligned with the Associate Cloud Engineer Certification from Google Cloud and will cover critical cloud functions, including setting up a Google Cloud environment, the fundamentals of Google Cloud’s core services, cloud infrastructure design, management and optimization protocols and cloud security
Cloud educators from Qwinix, which is also a Google Cloud Partner, will deliver the program through a mix of lectures and hands-on training, Qwinix also developed the curriculum. A panel of local technology leaders will also provide attendees with a glimpse into the future of cloud, career development strategies and insights from the field.
“TechBirmingham is excited to help bring this program to the greater Alabama community,” said Deon Gordon, CEO of TechBirmingham. “It’s another stepping stone in our mission to strengthen and promote the local technology ecosystem.”
With a growing demand for cloud computing skills, Alabama Cloud Camp hopes to address a critical skills gap in the industry.
Applications are due May 21, with limited spaces available.
