Amanda Tan atan@internet2.edu Internet2 Research Engagement Program Manager Amanda Tan is the Research Engagement Program Manager for the Cloud Learning and Skills Sessions (CLASS) at Internet2, where she integrates AI and cloud technologies to accelerate research and education. Her role involves strategic planning, developing roadmaps, and expanding cloud adoption in academic and research institutions. With a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering and prior experience as a Senior Data Science Fellow, Amanda drives digital transformation by promoting AI and cloud-based solutions to enhance research efficiency and foster collaboration across universities and institutions. 04 Dec 2024 Cloud Events Spring 2025 CLASS Cloud Workshops: Equip Yourself with Future-Ready Skills Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Overview: Internet2 CLASS is launching an exciting lineup of cloud learning programs for 2025. These courses, from cloud security to the latest AI technologies and cloud networking, are designed to help educators and researchers stay ahead… Read More 23 Sep 2024 Cloud Unlocking the Power of Cloud for Research: Five Takeaways from Internet2’s CLASS Advanced Program Estimated reading time: 4 minutes As cloud computing continues transforming the research landscape, IT professionals and researchers must stay ahead of the curve with training and professional development courses. The CLASS Advanced program from Internet2 — a two-week intensive program explicitly designed… Read More 12 Sep 2024 Cloud Accelerating AI Adoption: The Impact of Internet2 Training Programs on Research and Education Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of innovation in research and education. However, the complexity and specialized knowledge required to deploy AI technologies present significant barriers to widespread adoption. In response to training needs communicated to… Read More 02 Aug 2024 Cloud Boost Your Skills: Attend These Essential Cloud Training Sessions for the Research and Education Community Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Internet2 is excited to release the Fall and Winter 2024 Cloud Learning and Skills Sessions (CLASS) lineup, specifically designed to support the needs of research and higher education professionals (R&E) who leverage cyberinfrastructure as part of their work. … Read More 15 May 2024 Events Elevate Your Cloud Learning This Summer With Internet2 CLASS Workshops Estimated reading time: 3 minutes What’s New with CLASS: June and July 2024 The CLASS program from Internet2 is excited to offer several new cloud learning online workshops and virtual training events over the summer. Whether you are a researcher, research computing professional,… Read More 26 Apr 2024 Cloud Webinar Series Provides New Way to Learn Cloud Topics Estimated reading time: 4 minutes As part of the upcoming CLASS Advanced Spring 2024 Cohort, Internet2 is hosting a series of hour-long webinars on current and emerging cloud topics relevant to the research and higher education community. The new “What’s Up in… Read More 05 Mar 2024 Cloud Build Real-World Cloud Skills for Research with CLASS Advanced Estimated reading time: 4 minutes The CLASS Advanced learning program, built for researchers by researchers, aims to empower the research community to harness the power of the cloud by combining immersive training with hands-on, real-world projects. As the 6th cohort of CLASS… Read More 05 Feb 2024 Cloud CLASS Certification Pathways: Internet2 AWS Solutions and Google Cloud Certification Training Begins Next Month Estimated reading time: 3 minutes The Internet2 CLASS AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification (SAAC) Training and GCP Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) Certification Training both begin on March 11. These courses run for nine weeks, ending on May 17. Register now for AWS… Read More 26 Sep 2023 Cloud Build Hands-on, Real World Cloud Solutions for Research with CLASS Advanced Estimated reading time: 2 minutes The CLASS Advanced Fall 2023 session will kick off on October 16. If you help support researchers on the cloud, want to learn more about building cloud-native solutions, or are simply looking to advance your cloud skills,… Read More 21 Aug 2023 Cloud Accelerate Cloud Adoption for Research IT with CLASS Advanced Beginning October 16 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes The Fall 2023 CLASS Advanced program, Internet2’s advanced workforce development and cloud training tailored for research IT, begins October 16, 2023. This two-week intensive learning experience empowers the research and higher education community to leverage cloud platforms… Read More 08 Jun 2023 Cloud CLASS Learning Pathway: AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification Training to Begin June 28 Estimated reading time: 2 minutes The sixth cohort of Internet2’s AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification Training begins on June 28, 2023. The course runs for ten weeks, ending on September 8, 2023. Reserve your space… Read More 04 May 2023 Cloud Events CLASS Certification Learning Pathway: Internet2 Google Cloud Platform Professional Cloud Architect Certification Training Begins May 22 The next cohort of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Professional Cloud Architect Certification training begins on Monday, May 22, 2023. The course runs for nine weeks, ending on Monday, July 24, 2023. Reserve your space today! The Program Through… Read More 08 Mar 2023 Cloud Top 3 Things to Know About CLASS Advanced, Built for Research IT by Research Professionals The next cohort of the new CLASS Advanced program, Internet2’s advanced cloud training tailored for research IT, begins April 3, 2023. This two-week intensive learning experience empowers the research and higher education community to leverage cloud platforms for research workflows. Participants will learn how to effectively build and manage… Read More 14 Feb 2023 Cloud Accelerating Cloud Adoption for Research IT. CLASS Advanced Begins April 3 The new CLASS Advanced program, Internet2’s advanced cloud training tailored for research IT, begins April 3, 2023. This two-week intensive learning experience empowers the research and higher education community to leverage cloud platforms for research workflows. Participants will learn how to effectively build and manage cloud computing… Read More 13 Jan 2023 Cloud CLASS Learning Pathway: Internet2 AWS Solutions Architect Associate CertificationTraining to Begin Feb. 6 Estimated reading time: 2 minutes The 5th cohort of AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification training begins on February 6, 2023. The course runs for nine weeks, ending on April 10, 2023. Reserve your space today! As in previous cohorts, the… Read More 05 Dec 2022 Cloud Internet2/Microsoft Azure Accelerator 2022: Researchers in Action Estimated reading time: 5 minutes The inaugural Internet2/Microsoft Azure Accelerator kicked off on October 5, with four projects selected to receive cloud credits and technical assistance from Azure. As the program reaches the final stretch, we invited our project leads to share their… Read More 25 Oct 2022 Cloud Research Engagement 4 Projects Selected for the Inaugural Internet2/Microsoft Azure Accelerator Cohort Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Internet2 CLASS and Microsoft Azure recently launched its Accelerator for Research Program. The program provides the opportunity for the research community Internet2 serves to explore the power of cloud computing, leverage the vast… Read More 28 Sep 2022 Cloud Events CLASS Essentials for Research Estimated reading time: 1 minute Check Out the Fall 2022 Session Lineup CLASS Essentials provides learners with high-level, hands-on experiences for using the cloud to accelerate their scientific computing. Participants will gain an immersive experience on the basic concepts of cloud… Read More 20 Apr 2022 Cloud Accelerating Research in the Cloud: Preview What’s Next for Internet2’s CLASS Program Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Internet2 launched the Cloud Learning and Skills Sessions (CLASS) program at the end of 2020 to help fill the gaps in cloud training and workforce development for research computing and data professionals. The cohort-based, two-month, immersive CLASS… Read More Get the news you need delivered to your inbox Sign up for a newsletter to read about the impact our community is making on the future of Higher Ed, Cloud, Research and more. From Advanced Networks news to the latest events, we've got you covered. Email Δ
04 Dec 2024 Cloud Events Spring 2025 CLASS Cloud Workshops: Equip Yourself with Future-Ready Skills Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Overview: Internet2 CLASS is launching an exciting lineup of cloud learning programs for 2025. These courses, from cloud security to the latest AI technologies and cloud networking, are designed to help educators and researchers stay ahead… Read More
23 Sep 2024 Cloud Unlocking the Power of Cloud for Research: Five Takeaways from Internet2’s CLASS Advanced Program Estimated reading time: 4 minutes As cloud computing continues transforming the research landscape, IT professionals and researchers must stay ahead of the curve with training and professional development courses. The CLASS Advanced program from Internet2 — a two-week intensive program explicitly designed… Read More
12 Sep 2024 Cloud Accelerating AI Adoption: The Impact of Internet2 Training Programs on Research and Education Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of innovation in research and education. However, the complexity and specialized knowledge required to deploy AI technologies present significant barriers to widespread adoption. In response to training needs communicated to… Read More
02 Aug 2024 Cloud Boost Your Skills: Attend These Essential Cloud Training Sessions for the Research and Education Community Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Internet2 is excited to release the Fall and Winter 2024 Cloud Learning and Skills Sessions (CLASS) lineup, specifically designed to support the needs of research and higher education professionals (R&E) who leverage cyberinfrastructure as part of their work. … Read More
15 May 2024 Events Elevate Your Cloud Learning This Summer With Internet2 CLASS Workshops Estimated reading time: 3 minutes What’s New with CLASS: June and July 2024 The CLASS program from Internet2 is excited to offer several new cloud learning online workshops and virtual training events over the summer. Whether you are a researcher, research computing professional,… Read More
26 Apr 2024 Cloud Webinar Series Provides New Way to Learn Cloud Topics Estimated reading time: 4 minutes As part of the upcoming CLASS Advanced Spring 2024 Cohort, Internet2 is hosting a series of hour-long webinars on current and emerging cloud topics relevant to the research and higher education community. The new “What’s Up in… Read More
05 Mar 2024 Cloud Build Real-World Cloud Skills for Research with CLASS Advanced Estimated reading time: 4 minutes The CLASS Advanced learning program, built for researchers by researchers, aims to empower the research community to harness the power of the cloud by combining immersive training with hands-on, real-world projects. As the 6th cohort of CLASS… Read More
05 Feb 2024 Cloud CLASS Certification Pathways: Internet2 AWS Solutions and Google Cloud Certification Training Begins Next Month Estimated reading time: 3 minutes The Internet2 CLASS AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification (SAAC) Training and GCP Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) Certification Training both begin on March 11. These courses run for nine weeks, ending on May 17. Register now for AWS… Read More
26 Sep 2023 Cloud Build Hands-on, Real World Cloud Solutions for Research with CLASS Advanced Estimated reading time: 2 minutes The CLASS Advanced Fall 2023 session will kick off on October 16. If you help support researchers on the cloud, want to learn more about building cloud-native solutions, or are simply looking to advance your cloud skills,… Read More
21 Aug 2023 Cloud Accelerate Cloud Adoption for Research IT with CLASS Advanced Beginning October 16 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes The Fall 2023 CLASS Advanced program, Internet2’s advanced workforce development and cloud training tailored for research IT, begins October 16, 2023. This two-week intensive learning experience empowers the research and higher education community to leverage cloud platforms… Read More
08 Jun 2023 Cloud CLASS Learning Pathway: AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification Training to Begin June 28 Estimated reading time: 2 minutes The sixth cohort of Internet2’s AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification Training begins on June 28, 2023. The course runs for ten weeks, ending on September 8, 2023. Reserve your space… Read More
04 May 2023 Cloud Events CLASS Certification Learning Pathway: Internet2 Google Cloud Platform Professional Cloud Architect Certification Training Begins May 22 The next cohort of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Professional Cloud Architect Certification training begins on Monday, May 22, 2023. The course runs for nine weeks, ending on Monday, July 24, 2023. Reserve your space today! The Program Through… Read More
08 Mar 2023 Cloud Top 3 Things to Know About CLASS Advanced, Built for Research IT by Research Professionals The next cohort of the new CLASS Advanced program, Internet2’s advanced cloud training tailored for research IT, begins April 3, 2023. This two-week intensive learning experience empowers the research and higher education community to leverage cloud platforms for research workflows. Participants will learn how to effectively build and manage… Read More
14 Feb 2023 Cloud Accelerating Cloud Adoption for Research IT. CLASS Advanced Begins April 3 The new CLASS Advanced program, Internet2’s advanced cloud training tailored for research IT, begins April 3, 2023. This two-week intensive learning experience empowers the research and higher education community to leverage cloud platforms for research workflows. Participants will learn how to effectively build and manage cloud computing… Read More
13 Jan 2023 Cloud CLASS Learning Pathway: Internet2 AWS Solutions Architect Associate CertificationTraining to Begin Feb. 6 Estimated reading time: 2 minutes The 5th cohort of AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification training begins on February 6, 2023. The course runs for nine weeks, ending on April 10, 2023. Reserve your space today! As in previous cohorts, the… Read More
05 Dec 2022 Cloud Internet2/Microsoft Azure Accelerator 2022: Researchers in Action Estimated reading time: 5 minutes The inaugural Internet2/Microsoft Azure Accelerator kicked off on October 5, with four projects selected to receive cloud credits and technical assistance from Azure. As the program reaches the final stretch, we invited our project leads to share their… Read More
25 Oct 2022 Cloud Research Engagement 4 Projects Selected for the Inaugural Internet2/Microsoft Azure Accelerator Cohort Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Internet2 CLASS and Microsoft Azure recently launched its Accelerator for Research Program. The program provides the opportunity for the research community Internet2 serves to explore the power of cloud computing, leverage the vast… Read More
28 Sep 2022 Cloud Events CLASS Essentials for Research Estimated reading time: 1 minute Check Out the Fall 2022 Session Lineup CLASS Essentials provides learners with high-level, hands-on experiences for using the cloud to accelerate their scientific computing. Participants will gain an immersive experience on the basic concepts of cloud… Read More
20 Apr 2022 Cloud Accelerating Research in the Cloud: Preview What’s Next for Internet2’s CLASS Program Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Internet2 launched the Cloud Learning and Skills Sessions (CLASS) program at the end of 2020 to help fill the gaps in cloud training and workforce development for research computing and data professionals. The cohort-based, two-month, immersive CLASS… Read More