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.

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. 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?

No, you cannot take this 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 cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

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.

Real-World Cloud Product Management Specialization

What you'll learn

Learn cloud product management using the same curriculum as AWS PMs! Gain insights to impress on your first (or next) cloud computing role, and prepare to successfully complete the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam.

Lead instructor Nancy Wang, Director and General Manager of AWS Data Protection Services at Amazon Web Services, and Founder of Advancing Women in Tech (AWIT), teaches you the skills desired by hiring managers at the world’s top cloud providers. These skills will serve you throughout your career.

This Specialization features insights from the following cloud leaders:

Mai-Lan Tomsen Bukovec, Vice President, AWS Object and Block Storage
Erin Yang, Chief Technologist, Workday Ventures
Boyd Bischoff, Director, AWS Software Development
Dan Scheinman, first investor in Zoom
Todd Weatherby, Vice President, AWS Professional Services

Ready to interview or demonstrate your cloud knowledge? This Specialization prepares you to ace the industry-recognized AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam. Instructor Gordon Yu, Technical Program Manager at AWS, and General Counsel and Coursera Director at AWIT, has helped many in Amazon pass the exam. He shares his knowledge and strategies in this Specialization. This Specialization is ACE® approved—upon completion, you can earn up to 6 college credits.

Applied Learning Project

Learners will test their conceptual knowledge of the technical and business considerations of the cloud with over 200 questions. Specifically, diligent learners will demonstrate proficiency in:

Cloud velocity, its impact on organizational psychology, and how to deliver and lead at scale
Cloud product management
Analyzing, setting, and adjusting prices for cloud services
Writing to the public or to customers
Interpreting technical architecture diagrams
Analyzing the financial performance of cloud services as a cloud provider and as a customer
When to use the right Storage, Compute, Databases, Analytics, Blockchain, Machine Learning, and other services
How to manage an enterprise-scale cloud deployment using Management, Governance, and Security tooling
How to review enterprise-scale cloud deployments for compliance with the AWS Well-Architected Framework

Optionally, leaners can complete 10 official AWS 10-minute tutorials.

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Tools you'll learn

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Specialization - 3 course series

This Specialization features insights from the following cloud leaders:

Mai-Lan Tomsen Bukovec, Vice President, AWS Object and Block Storage
Erin Yang, Chief Technologist, Workday Ventures
Boyd Bischoff, Director, AWS Software Development
Dan Scheinman, first investor in Zoom
Todd Weatherby, Vice President, AWS Professional Services

Applied Learning Project

Learners will test their conceptual knowledge of the technical and business considerations of the cloud with over 200 questions. Specifically, diligent learners will demonstrate proficiency in:

Cloud velocity, its impact on organizational psychology, and how to deliver and lead at scale
Cloud product management
Analyzing, setting, and adjusting prices for cloud services
Writing to the public or to customers
Interpreting technical architecture diagrams
Analyzing the financial performance of cloud services as a cloud provider and as a customer
When to use the right Storage, Compute, Databases, Analytics, Blockchain, Machine Learning, and other services
How to manage an enterprise-scale cloud deployment using Management, Governance, and Security tooling
How to review enterprise-scale cloud deployments for compliance with the AWS Well-Architected Framework

Optionally, leaners can complete 10 official AWS 10-minute tutorials.

Real-World Cloud PM 1 of 3: Cloud Business and Technology

Course 1, 6 hours

What you'll learn

Real-World Cloud PM 2 of 3: Managing, Innovating, Pricing

Course 2, 6 hours

What you'll learn

Sponsored by AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS). Learn real-world technical and business skills for product managers or any job family involved in the rapidly expanding cloud computing industry. Ace the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam.

Real-World Cloud PM 3 of 3: Security, AWS Well-Architected

Course 3, 10 hours

What you'll learn

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When you complete this Specialization, you may be able to have your learning recognized for credit if you are admitted and enroll in one of the following online degree programs.¹

This Specialization has ACE® recommendation. It is eligible for college credit at participating U.S. colleges and universities. Note: The decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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

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.

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.

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.