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CLASS: Cloud Learning and Skills Sessions

Cloud technologies are constantly changing. Keep your toolbox up to date with CLASS.

About CLASS

CLASS is uniquely geared for the higher education community with the goal of empowering IT and research professionals to utilize state-of-the-art cloud computing and data science tools to accelerate the technical computing expertise on their campuses.

We provide in-depth cloud training and workshops designed to help the higher education and research community develop their skills.

Upcoming Events

CLASS offers hands-on learning experiences that help higher education institutions and researchers move the cloud forward. Deepen your technical computing skills, from AI tools to scientific software programming and much, much more.

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Past Events

Did you miss a recent CLASS event? See previous training information and learn how CLASS continues to accelerate the adoption of cloud computing for research and higher education.

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Consulting

CLASS builds on Internet2’s network of experts and members to develop a cyberinfrastructure workforce that addresses higher education’s most pressing technical needs. Connect with us!

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What’s Happening in CLASS

Join research leaders, CIOs, IT, and security professionals for a community-driven learning journey in 2026.

Built with input from over 20 members of the secure and compliant research community, the CLASS Secure Research Environment Series will empower your entire institution to plan and execute a comprehensive strategy for leveraging the cloud for secure research.

This webinar and workshop series will be conducted over three phases.

The first phase focuses on program leadership and service leadership for CIOs, research computing directors, security professionals, and other key strategy stakeholders throughout your institution.

Later, the second phase of the series studies the design of secure research environments across multiple cloud platforms, utilizing practical frameworks and real-world case studies.

The series will conclude with a focus on implementation. Participants will dive deep into special topics (Access Management, SSPs, and Change Management) of interest to the implementers of these environments.

Check back with CLASS to learn about the next two phases and sign up for webinars and workshops.
- Overview of federal requirements and the regulatory landscape
- How universities can evolve their governance structures, policies, and technical controls
- How to efficiently meet regulatory requirements
- What cybersecurity and consulting services are needed
- How to build a portfolio of pre-secured technology solutions
- Who needs to be involved in building a secure research strategy — and why
- + More

Help Us Shape the CLASS Curriculum

CLASS By the Numbers

*As of Oct. 22, 2025

0K+

CLASS Participants

63+

Participating R&E Institutions

14+

Classes Held

5K+

Hours of CLASS Training Consumed

Why Choose CLASS?

Collaboration with experts and peers.

“The instructors were not only readily available to expertly answer questions, but also happily helped us refine our proposed use cases.”

– David Luong , Research Computing Systems Engineer, UCLA Anderson School of Management

Perfect combination of labs and learning.

“CLASS training offers students the opportunity to apply knowledge to solve real issues high ed institutions are trying to solve.”

– John Cox, Senior Cloud Infrastructure Specialist, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Practical knowledge supporting researchers.

“I would absolutely recommend CLASS Advanced training to folks who are looking to learn more about cloud computing within research and higher education settings. The process of working with peers and finding new ways to utilize the power of cloud computing is very empowering.”

– Kate Birney, MS, CISSP, CCSP, Operating Systems/Network Analyst, Oregon State University

Confidence to pursue career goals.

“The CLASS Advanced course was an extraordinary opportunity as it gave me the confidence to pursue my career as a system engineer for higher education. I left this course with a broad understanding of cloud computing as well as best practices for collaborating in the research environment.”

– Kraig Eisenman, System Engineer II – Cloud Technologies, Yale University