###### tags: `42` `AWS`

# 42 Onboarding new students

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:bulb: This template is for onboarding new students.
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## 🎉 Welcome

Hi:smile: Welcome to `42 Adelaide` AWS learning path!!

By the time you have completed this learning path you will have completed 20 hours of AWS Cloud Training, recieved 4 training badges and will have the knowledge to sit the [AWS Certified Cloud Practioner](https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-cloud-practitioner/) exam.

## :book: AWS Student Information
Get to know your AWS Team

:small_blue_diamond: **Daryl Sim**: Business Development Manager [:link:](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simdaryl/)

:small_blue_diamond: **Arran Peterson**: Solutions Architect [:link:](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arranpeterson/)

### Office Hours ###

Local AWS resources will be available on a regular cadence to chat on campus at 42 School Adelaide. Feel free to chat with the team around the learning path or other AWS Cloud interests.

The office hours are for general catchup but can be used for specific study topics:

| Month | Topics | Duration | Time |
|---------|-----------------------------|----------|--------|
| March x | General | 1hr| 3:30pm |
| April x | General | 1hr | 3:30pm |
| May x | General | 1hr | 3:30pm |
| June x | General | 1hr | 3:30pm |
| July x | General | 1hr | 3:30pm |
| August x | General | 1hr | 3:30pm |
| September x | General | 1hr | 3:30pm |
| October x | General | 1hr | 3:30pm |

## :white_check_mark: Checklist

### :small_orange_diamond: Day1
We need you to register for all the online training portals required by this learning path. It's recommended to use a personal email account (non-work) as your certifications should follow you through your employment.

- [ ] Signup to [AWS Skill Builder](https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn) [:information_source:](https://aws.amazon.com/training/digital/)
- [ ] Signup to [AWS Educate](https://www.awseducate.com/registration/s/registration-detail) [:information_source:](https://aws.amazon.com/education/awseducate/)
- [ ] Signup to [Credly](https://www.credly.com/users/sign_in) [:information_source:](https://aws.amazon.com/training/badges/)
- [ ] Create an [AWS Training and Certification Account](https://www.aws.training/certification) [:information_source:](https://aws.amazon.com/certification)

### :small_orange_diamond: Fundamentals

- [ ] Familiarise yourself with the AWS and Cloud
- [ ] [Introduction to the AWS Management Console (1hrs)](https://awseducate.instructure.com/courses/744)
- [ ] [Introduction to Cloud 101 (8hrs)](https://awseducate.instructure.com/courses/746)

### :small_orange_diamond: Quest

- [ ] [Cloud Quest - Cloud Practioner (4hrs)](https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/external/view/elearning/11458/aws-cloud-quest-cloud-practitioner)

### :small_orange_diamond: Machine Learning

- [ ] [AWS Deep Racer Primer (3hrs)](https://awseducate.instructure.com/courses/750)
- [ ] Submit your fastest time on the 2018 re:Invent track
- :question: Ask about the next AWS Deep Racer Event

### :small_orange_diamond: Exam Readiness

- [ ] [AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Official Practice Question Set (CLF-C01 - English) (1hr)](https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/external/view/elearning/12483/aws-certified-cloud-practitioner-official-practice-question-set-clf-c01-english)
- [ ] [Exam Prep: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01) (3hrs)](https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/external/view/elearning/9449/exam-prep-aws-certified-cloud-practitioner-clf-c01)

## Assessment
You'll be assessed based on the successful completion of the above courses.

Upload your credly badge URLs for
- [x] [Cloud 101](https://www.credly.com/org/amazon-web-services/badge/aws-educate-introduction-to-cloud-101)
- [x] [Cloud Quest - Cloud Prac Role](https://www.credly.com/org/amazon-web-services/badge/aws-cloud-quest-cloud-practitioner)
- [x] [Deep Racer Primer](https://www.credly.com/org/amazon-web-services/badge/aws-educate-machine-learning-deepracer)

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## Exam Time
Speak with the AWS team about obtaining a exam voucher.

Upload your exam readiness scores

- [x] Upload exam prep score image
- [x] Get your exam voucher
- [ ] [Schedule your exam ](https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certification-prep/testing/)

Upload your credly exam badge
- [x] [AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner](https://www.credly.com/org/amazon-web-services/badge/aws-certified-cloud-practitioner)

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:100: Great Work, make sure to catchup with your local AWS crew to tell them the great news!

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## Additional Reading ##
* [IT skills training, certifications benefit both organizations and employees](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/training-and-certification/skillsoft-it-skills-and-salary-report-2022/)
* [When cloud curiosity leads to a career transformation](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/training-and-certification/when-cloud-curiosity-leads-to-a-career-transformation/)

## External Sources ##
These resources have been collated from student experience and aren't affiliated with AWS.
* [Free Code Camp - Cloud Practioner (13hrs)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOTamWNgDKc)

# FAQ #
### Badges ###
**What is a digital badge?**
* A digital badge provides a verifiable way for individuals to showcase knowledge, skills, or accomplishments, whether through a resume, social network, or email signature. Badge earners can display the badge image with a unique link that anyone can click to verify that specific individual’s achievement.

**Who is Credly?**
* AWS Training and Certification uses Credly, an independent organization, to deliver digital badges.

### Certification ###
**Are there any mandatory training or exam requirements to take an AWS Certification exam?**
* In theory no. The learning path is recommended as part of your certification preparation, but it is not mandatory for the completion of a certification. As part of the AWS sponsorship of 42 Adelaide you must complete all the objectives to be eligible for an Exam Voucher.

**How do I get an exam voucher?**
* By completing all the objectives you will be eligable for an AWS Exam Voucher courtesy of the local AWS crew.

**Is the AWS Certification exam available to take from home or at a test center?**
* Online proctoring is available for all AWS Certification exams when you schedule with either Pearson VUE or PSI. Alternatively there is a test center at Thebarton. This will be up to you to schedule.

### Online Learning ###

**What is AWS Educate?**
* Cloud computing can open the door to exciting opportunities in technology or business. AWS Educate provides simple, barrier-free access to secure, authentic, self-graded labs in the AWS Console with just an email address. Learn, practice, and evaluate cloud skills in real time without creating an Amazon or AWS account. AWS Educate offers hundreds of hours of free, self-paced online resources designed specifically to help pre-professional learners develop in-demand cloud skills. You’re in control of your learning journey: follow personalized content recommendations to earn badges that demonstrate your skill mastery and search the job board to find employers looking to hire for in-demand roles.

**What is AWS Skill Builder?**
* AWS Skill Builder is a repository of over 700 training lessons to help you learn AWS and refine your knowledge of AWS services and improve your skills so you can put them into practice or apply the knowledge during the many AWS certifications.