{"id":2076,"date":"2025-06-05T11:15:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T16:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/?page_id=2076"},"modified":"2025-07-25T10:42:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T15:42:14","slug":"aws-cloud-certifications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/workforce\/aws-cloud-certifications\/","title":{"rendered":"AWS Cloud Certifications"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div 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class=\"fusion-button-text\">Register Now!<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Click the boxes below to explore your different bootcamp options!<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-2076-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-2076-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f9f9f9 } #accordion-2076-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#cccccc; border-width:1px; background-color:#ffffff; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2076-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2076-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2076-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2076-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: 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aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Bootcamp 1 - Cloud Certification<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"11efa4467e2f4b5ea\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>BOOTCAMP 1 \u2013 CLOUD CERTIFICATION (<\/b><b><i>leads to 1 certification<\/i><\/b><b>)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast-track your AWS certification success and build role-specific hands-on skills with LIVE, EXPERT-LED TRAINING and exclusive on-demand, hands-on content with this 3-month program. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the following certification exams with this bootcamp: AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS AI Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, or AWS Developer. The <\/span><span style=\"color: #d97245;\"><b>AWS Cloud Practitioner track is<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ideal for beginners with no prior cloud experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Cloud Certification Bootcamp is a shorter, cost-effective alternative to our 12-month Cloud Mastery Bootcamp.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ALL Pathways include our IT Fundamentals, Linux and Python Training Modules.<\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What\u2019s the Difference in the Certification Options?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for those new to AWS &amp; cloud computing, looking for an introductory certification to validate cloud knowledge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No prior IT \/ cloud computing experience required.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example careers include Cloud Support Associate, Cloud Operations Specialist, Technical Support Engineer (all positions earn $70K-$90k \/ year)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">AWS Certified AI Practitioner<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for those new to AI and machine learning in the cloud, looking for an introductory certification to validate foundational AI knowledge and AWS AI\/ML services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prerequisites include:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic IT \/ cloud knowledge at the AWS Cloud Practitioner level (recommended).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No prior AI or machine learning experience is required.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example careers include AI Cloud Analyst ($75K-$95K \/ year), ML Operations Associate ($80K-$110K \/ year) and Cloud AI Support Engineer ($70K-$95K \/ year).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for IT professionals, developers, and system administrators looking to build expertise in architecting secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions on AWS.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for those aiming to design cloud infrastructure and optimize AWS environments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prerequisites include:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic IT and cloud computing experience \u2013 required.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Familiarity with AWS services at the Cloud Practitioner level \u2013 recommended.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example careers include Cloud Solutions Architect ($110K-$150K \/ year), Cloud Engineer ($90K-$130K \/ year) and Cloud Consultant ($110K-$150K \/ year).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">AWS Certified Developer Associate<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developers and software engineers looking to build, deploy, and optimize applications on AWS.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for those who want to develop cloud-native applications, integrate AWS services, and implement CI\/CD pipelines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prerequisites include:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic programming knowledge and experience with AWS at the Cloud Practitioner level are required.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example careers include Cloud Developer ($100K\u2013$130K \/ year), DevOps Engineer\u00a0($100K\u2013$140K \/ year) and AWS Software Engineer\u00a0($110K\u2013$140K \/ year)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f3c328ec176c6ce57\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2076-1\" data-target=\"#f3c328ec176c6ce57\" href=\"#f3c328ec176c6ce57\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Bootcamp 2 - Cloud Essentials<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f3c328ec176c6ce57\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>BOOTCAMP 2 \u2013 CLOUD ESSENTIALS (<\/b><b><i>leads to 2 certifications<\/i><\/b><b>)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This six-month program is designed to launch or advance your cloud career by focusing on practical, job-ready skills. This particular bootcamp also comes with personalized 1-on-1 onboarding, regular check-ins, and dedicated instructor support so that you\u2019ll receive the guidance needed to stay on track and achieve your career goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through <strong>LIVE, EXPERT-LED TRAINING<\/strong> and hands-on exercises, the Cloud Essentials Bootcamp ensures you gain practical cloud experience. You\u2019ll tackle real-world challenges that prepare you to confidently step into your next cloud role.\u00a0You\u2019ll be fully prepared to take on challenges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surround yourself with like-minded learners and industry professionals who share your passion for cloud computing. Get support from experienced instructors, collaborate on projects, and gain structured career guidance to help you grow in the tech industry. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This bootcamp also features access to the <\/span><span style=\"color: #d97245;\"><b>Tech Career Accelerator<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The accelerator assists you with resume reviews, interview prep and efficient job search strategies! <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ALL Pathways include our IT Fundamentals, Linux and Python Training Modules.<\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Choose TWO<\/b><\/span><b> of the following Learning Paths that aligns with your Career Goals<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer six specialized learning paths:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Foundational Architect Pathway<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Certifications: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner + and AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for those starting in cloud architecture, providing a foundation in AWS services and designing cloud solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Prerequisites: No prior IT \/ cloud computing experience required<\/li>\n<li>Example career roles include Cloud Engineer ($90K-130K\/year), Cloud Solutions Architect ($110K\u2013$150K\/year) and IT Support Engineer ($70K\u2013$90K\/year).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Foundational AI Pathway<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Certifications: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and AWS Certified AI Practitioner<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for beginners looking to understand cloud computing fundamentals and how AI services are used in AWS.<\/li>\n<li>Prerequisites: No prior IT \/ Cloud Computing experience required.<\/li>\n<li>Example career roles include Cloud Support Associate ($70K\u2013$90K\/year), AI Solutions Specialist ($90K\u2013$120K\/year) and Business Analyst \u2013 AI &amp; Cloud ($80K\u2013$110K\/year).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>AI Architect Pathway<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect and Associate and AWS Certified AI Practitioner<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for cloud architects who want to integrate AI services into scalable and secure cloud solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Prerequisites: Basic IT and cloud computing experience is required and familiarity with AWS services at the Cloud Practitioner level is recommended.<\/li>\n<li>Example\u00a0Cloud Roles include Cloud AI Architect ($120K\u2013$160K\/year), AI\/ML Solutions Engineer ($110K\u2013$150K\/year) and Data Engineer ($90K\u2013$130K\/year).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Cloud Developer Pathway<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate and AWS Certified Developer Associate<\/li>\n<li>Designed for developers who want to build, deploy, and manage cloud applications with a strong architectural foundation.<\/li>\n<li>Prerequisites: Basic programming knowledge and experience with AWS at the Cloud Practitioner level are required.<\/li>\n<li>Example\u00a0Cloud Roles: Cloud Application Developer ($80K\u2013$110K\/year), DevOps Engineer\u00a0($100K\u2013$140K\/year) and Cloud Engineer ($90K\u2013$130K\/year).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Advanced Architect Pathway<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate and AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional<\/li>\n<li>Tailored for experienced cloud professionals aiming to master advanced architectural principles and best practices.<\/li>\n<li>Prerequisites: Basic IT and cloud computing experience is required and familiarity with AWS services at the Cloud Practitioner level is recommended.<\/li>\n<li>Example Cloud Roles: Senior Solutions Architect ($120K\u2013$170K\/year), Cloud Consultant ($110K\u2013$150K\/year) and Enterprise Architect ($140K\u2013$180K\/year).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Machine Learning Engineer Pathway<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Certifications: AWS Certified AI Practitioner and AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for: Perfect for AI and ML practitioners looking to build, train, and deploy machine learning models on AWS.<\/li>\n<li>Prerequisites: Basic cloud knowledge and experience with AWS at the Cloud Practitioner level are required.<\/li>\n<li>Example\u00a0Cloud Roles: Machine Learning Engineer ($120K\u2013$170K\/year), AI Solutions Architect ($110K\u2013$160K\/year) and Data Engineer ($90K\u2013$130K\/year)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"aec12337456887cef\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2076-1\" data-target=\"#aec12337456887cef\" href=\"#aec12337456887cef\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Bootcamp 3 - Cloud Mastery<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"aec12337456887cef\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>BOOTCAMP 3 \u2013 CLOUD MASTERY (<\/b><b><i>leads to 4 certifications<\/i><\/b><b>)<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Secure a high-paying job in AI and Cloud &#8212; Guaranteed*!<\/h3>\n<p>Join our Cloud Mastery Bootcamp and build the hands-on skills you need for a rewarding, future-proof career in the AI and Cloud computing industry.<\/p>\n<p>This program offers a fast and reliable path to a high-paying career, guided by industry experts. You\u2019ll follow a clear, structured learning path designed to accelerate your journey to a high-paying cloud role. In less than a year you\u2019ll be job-ready with hands-on experience from real-world projects. Plus, you\u2019ll have 12 months access to live sessions, so you can continue to build on your knowledge and refine your skills. You\u2019ll not only get certified but also gain the practical, job-ready skills that employers seek. With our <span style=\"color: #d97245;\"><strong>Tech Career Accelerator<\/strong><\/span>, you\u2019ll stand out in the job market. 大象传媒 Western is committed to your success.<\/p>\n<p><em>* We\u2019ve teamed up with Digital Cloud Training who guarantees that with the certifications that are earned from this bootcamp, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">they<\/span> will work with you until you land a cloud job!<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ALL Pathways include our IT Fundamentals, Linux and Python Training Modules.<\/span><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your cloud career path from three customized learning paths:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>AWS Cloud Solutions Architect<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Master the skills to design secure, resilient, high-performance AWS architectures that are cost-effective, integrate AI services and deploy with Terraform.<\/li>\n<li>Included certifications for <strong>beginners<\/strong> are:\n<ul>\n<li>AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner<\/li>\n<li>AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate<\/li>\n<li>AWS Certified AI Practitioner<\/li>\n<li>Terraform Associate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Included certifications for <strong>intermediate<\/strong> level are:\n<ul>\n<li>AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate<\/li>\n<li>AWS Certified Developer Associate<\/li>\n<li>AWS Certified AI Practitioner<\/li>\n<li>Terraform Associate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>AWS Cloud AI \/ ML Engineer<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop expertise in building, training and deploying AI \/ ML models on AWS, leveraging Python, Boto3 and AWS AI \/ ML services to develop intelligent, data-driven solutions.\n<ul>\n<li>Included certifications for <strong>beginners<\/strong> are:\n<ul>\n<li>AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner<\/li>\n<li>AWS Certified Developer Associate<\/li>\n<li>AWS Certified AI Practitioner<\/li>\n<li>AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer Associate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Included certifications for <strong>intermediate<\/strong> level are:\n<ul>\n<li>AWS Certified Developer Associate<\/li>\n<li>AWS Certified AI Practitioner<\/li>\n<li>AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer<\/li>\n<li>AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Cloud DevOps Engineer<\/strong><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Gain hands-on experience in developing and managing AWS environments and CI \/ CD pipelines, leveraging Terraform and Kubernetes to automate and streamline DevOps workflows.\n<ul>\n<li>Included certifications for <strong>beginners<\/strong> are:\n<ul>\n<li>AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner<\/li>\n<li>AWS Certified Developer Associate<\/li>\n<li>Terraform Associate<\/li>\n<li>Certified Kubernetes Administrator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Included certifications for <strong>intermediate<\/strong> level are:\n<ul>\n<li>AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate<\/li>\n<li>AWS Certified Developer Associate<\/li>\n<li>Terraform Associate<\/li>\n<li>Certified Kubernetes Administrator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h2>What is included?<\/h2>\n<p>All bootcamps provide hands-on learning experiences to help you pass your AWS certification exam(s). This program includes EXPERT-LED, LIVE SESSIONS and comprehensive support to ensure you gain the practical skills and confidence needed to succeed. The live sessions are combined with exclusive on-demand, hands-on content for a blended learning experience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Weekly Live Training with Cloud Experts<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Learn directly from experienced instructors in interactive workshop sessions.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Comprehensive Course Materials &amp; Real-World Project Work<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Apply your knowledge through skills assessments and capstone projects that simulate real-world challenges.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>WEEKLY LIVE Q&amp;A Sessions &amp; Slack Community Support<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Get real-time answers to your questions and connect with a network of cloud enthusiasts.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>AWS Exam Simulator &amp; Certification Prep<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Practice with exam-style questions to assess your readiness.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>12-Month Access to Course Content<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Continue learning and refining your skills even after the bootcamp ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our bootcamps provide a practical, hands-on approach to mastering essential cloud skills required for AWS certification success.<\/p>\n<p>Through live support and expert guidance, you\u2019ll gain in-depth knowledge of AWS services while developing hands-on cloud skills.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll cover everything included in your selected AWS certification exam, ensuring you\u2019re fully prepared to pass with flying colors.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll build practical experience through real-world projects, where you\u2019ll apply what you learn \u2013 reinforcing concepts beyond theory and helping you develop the confidence to use AWS in real-world applications.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h2><strong>F.A.Q.s<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Do I need prior IT experience?<\/h3>\n<p>While the AI Practitioner, Solutions Architect Associate, and Developer Associate tracks are best suited for those with a solid understanding of IT and cloud computing, the <span style=\"color: #d97245;\"><strong>AWS Cloud Practitioner track<\/strong><\/span> is ideal <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">for beginners<\/span> with no prior cloud experience.<\/p>\n<h3>Are the bootcamps live or self-paced?<\/h3>\n<p>The bootcamps offer a blended learning experience, combining live, expert-led training with exclusive on-demand, hands-on content for flexible learning.<\/p>\n<h3>How long do I have access to the course materials?<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll have 12 months of access to on-demand course content, including the AWS exam simulator \u2013 even after the live sessions end.<\/p>\n<h3>Support<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll have access to live Q&amp;A sessions and private Slack channels with direct instructor support throughout the program.<\/p>\n<h3>What if I miss a live session?<\/h3>\n<p>All live sessions are recorded and made available so you can watch at your convenience.<\/p>\n<h3>How can I pay for the bootcamp?<\/h3>\n<p>You can pay all up front or through a payment plan spread-out over three to six months. Because the bootcamps are not-for-college-credit, they aren\u2019t eligible for federal student loans. However, you may be eligible for grant funds such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.mo.gov\/community\/wioa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">WIOA<\/span><\/a><\/span> (contact the WIOA Adult Team Leader, Tara Curtis, at <span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"mailto:tcurtis@youthalliance.org\">tcurtis@youthalliance.org<\/a><\/span> or <a href=\"tel:+18162320050\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\">816-232-0050<\/span><\/a> for details)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/dhewd.mo.gov\/initiatives\/fast-track-workforce-incentive-grant\/students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">大象传媒 Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Vocational Rehabilitation if you\u2019re a disabled worker (call <a href=\"tel:+18163872280\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\">816-387-2280<\/span><\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mydss.mo.gov\/skillup-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">SkillUp<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Tell me more about the <span style=\"color: #d97245;\">Tech Career Accelerator<\/span> program*:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The accelerator features professional career coaches who will help you identify your strengths, set career goals and create a clear path to success. You\u2019ll master resume best practices, mock interview and salary negotiations while developing your personal brand.<\/li>\n<li>One-on-one check-ins are part of the accelerator program as well. The check-ins offer targeted advice tailored to your specific needs. Regular coaching sessions help you stay focused and maintain momentum throughout your learning journey, ensuring you achieve your long-term objectives.<\/li>\n<li>Last but not least, guest speakers from the cloud community, offering valuable insights to keep you informed about the latest market trends and emerging job opportunities are features periodically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">*The Tech Career Accelerator is not available as part of the Cloud Certification \/ Bootcamp 1<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fdigitalcloud.training%2fcloud-bootcamps-in-partnership-with-missouri-western-state-university%2f%23Explore&amp;c=E,1,qPq032Mkcln73XorkYtgFSlEQaQ91NIYUfxT1Xj0MCPouLQLA1Q6FRP9OCTkoTe-rP2zsvHgPEHSItxyuAbbpERXDwtlIrFp6hzS5F8uCyC_EXS3e75R-UM_PA,,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Still Have Questions? 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