Build your career in cloud: Join the Andela Skills Race!

The Cloud industry is thriving, and as business booms, the world’s top companies are seeking the talents of experienced, skilled cloud experts to join their ranks. Gartner predicts that by 2027, cloud will not only be a technological approach for delivering applications, but it will also serve as the key driver of all business innovation.

According to a study by the International Data Group, 69% of businesses are already using cloud technology in one capacity or another, while 18% say they plan to implement cloud-computing solutions at some point in the near future.

And recent findings by Data Bridge Market Research indicated the Cloud Security Market is set to witness unprecedented growth of USD 75.77 billion by 2029, making cloud one of the most in-demand and lucrative technologies – and a career goal for technologists.

At Andela, we’re committed to providing our talent network with access to resources, training, and educational services that not only help them hone their skills, but offer them the opportunity to increase their employability in high-demand industries, including cloud. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Training and Certification on the Andela Skills Race, helping you to level up your skills and build your dream career in cloud.

The Andela Skills Race enables you to gain credibility and confidence by proving your cloud knowledge with an industry-recognized AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification that validates cloud fluency and foundational AWS knowledge.

The program offers you the chance to develop an overall understanding of AWS cloud, while highlighting your understanding of core AWS services and use cases, billing and pricing models, security concepts, and how cloud positively impacts business.

We’ll support you throughout your AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner journey to make sure you have all the resources you need to pass the cloud practitioner exam.

Once accepted onto the course, you’ll follow a guided path featuring:

• 2 Live Training Sessions with Certified Cloud Experts.
• A resource hub featuring self paced learning modules, including exam readiness practice question sets and exam preparation videos.
• Check-in meeting with a AWS cloud ambassador.
• AWS practice exams and questions,to prepare you for the the official exam.

By registering for this program, you will be eligible to receive a 50% discount on an enrollment voucher and pay just USD 50 for the certification.

Registration opens today, March 7, and closes on March 12.

Training will then take place from March 13 – 19, followed by an instructor-led training week from March 24-27.

You’ll then be asked to register for your exam before April 8 and to complete the exam and share your results by April 24.

Agnes Muthoni, Director of Talent Product and Partnerships at Andela, is excited about the opportunity this unique program provides to technologists worldwide. “Receiving an industry-recognized certification from Andela and AWS will enable tech experts looking for their next career opportunity to shine in a high-demand industry like cloud, catching the attention of the world’s best organizations.”

Don’t miss out – race to the cloud career of your dreams! Register now.

To find out more about the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification, watch this video.

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