Skills for working as an AWS Cloud Consultant
Develop the specialized knowledge and interpersonal skills needed to become a trusted advisor helping organizations implement and scale AWS cloud solutions.
Develop the specialized knowledge and interpersonal skills needed to become a trusted advisor helping organizations implement and scale AWS cloud solutions.
This course focuses on developing the critical balance of soft skills and technical knowledge necessary for success as an AWS Cloud Consultant. The curriculum is designed to transform students into trusted advisors who can effectively guide organizations through cloud adoption and scaling processes. Beginning with foundational knowledge of cloud consulting, the course explores essential critical thinking and analytical skills needed to solve complex customer business problems. Students learn a comprehensive consulting methodology covering the entire customer engagement lifecycle - from gathering requirements and proposing solutions to planning projects, monitoring progress, and successfully concluding engagements. The program places special emphasis on relationship building techniques, teaching students how to establish trust, manage stakeholder expectations, navigate changes, and build a professional reputation and personal brand. The final section provides practical recommendations for continuous skill improvement and leadership development, with guidance on resume enhancement to showcase cloud consulting capabilities. Through this balanced approach to both soft and technical skills, students gain the professional toolkit needed to thrive in the growing cloud consulting field.
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What you'll learn
Develop essential soft skills for solving complex customer business problems in cloud environments Master the process of working with clients through all stages of cloud consulting engagements Learn effective communication techniques for gathering requirements and proposing solutions Build project management capabilities for planning and monitoring cloud implementation projects Develop relationship-building skills to establish trust and manage stakeholder expectations Create a professional brand and reputation as a trusted cloud advisor Implement strategies for continuous skill improvement and career advancement Apply course knowledge to enhance your resume for cloud consulting positions
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course prepares aspiring professionals for careers as AWS Cloud Consultants by focusing on the essential soft skills that complement technical expertise. The curriculum is structured in four progressive modules that build a complete professional skillset. In the first week, students develop foundational knowledge about cloud consulting while strengthening critical thinking and analytical abilities necessary for solving complex customer problems. The second week focuses on practical aspects of the consulting process, teaching students how to effectively communicate with clients, gather requirements, design appropriate solutions, and manage projects through to successful completion. Week three emphasizes relationship management skills, including building trust with clients, managing stakeholder expectations, handling changes effectively, and establishing a professional brand and reputation in the industry. The final week provides strategies for continuous professional development, leadership growth, and career advancement, including guidance on enhancing resumes with newly acquired skills. Throughout the course, students learn to balance technical knowledge with the interpersonal abilities that distinguish successful consultants, preparing them to become trusted advisors who can guide organizations through their cloud adoption and optimization journeys.
Week 1: Thinking as a Cloud Consultant
Module 1
Week 2: Designing solutions and managing projects
Module 2
Week 3: Managing Relationships
Module 3
Week 4: Building your Career
Module 4
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IT professional
Alex is an IT professional with over 10 years of experience working in the industry. I've spent my career migrating companies of all sizes to the AWS cloud. I love seeing how the cloud can empower individuals to build new and exciting IT solutions that weren’t possible before. When I’m not teaching or using AWS I enjoy spending time outside or working on a new project around the house.
Cloud Technologist
Oksana Hoeckele is a Cloud Technologist based in the US. Oksana’s passion for learning led her to pursue a Bachelors and dual Master’s Degrees. Oksana taught at several higher education institutions, and while searching for opportunities to enhance her classes, she became interested in tech. Oksana completed a coding bootcamp, participated in hackathons, and wrote technical documentation for a tech company. Oksana finds herself always drawn to new experiences, cultures, and people. Outside of AWS, Oksana enjoys traveling, exploring the tech sector, gaining new skills, and sharing her knowledge with students.
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