CLASS Past Events

Dates: Sept. 29 – Nov. 21, 2025 | Self-paced work | Weekly cohort check-in calls TBD
Topics: Cloud, Security, Campus IT
Cost: $250 for CICP subscribers; $350 for Internet2 members; $450 for non-members
Instructor: James Smith, University of Notre Dame

This course provides comprehensive guidance on securing an AWS environment, focusing on critical aspects such as Identity and Access Management (IAM), data protection, and incident response. The training includes asynchronous coursework, hands-on labs, and weekly virtual check-ins. This course requires a total commitment of approximately 5-7 hours per week, depending on experience level.

Dates: Sept. 8 – Nov. 21, 2025 | Self-paced work | Weekly cohort check-in calls TBD
Topics: Cloud, Campus IT
Cost: $250 for CICP subscribers; $350 for Internet2 members; $450 for non-members
Instructor: Chris Kuehn, Former AWS Solutions Architect, EDU

Internet2’s AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification Training is a cohort-based, 10-week course designed to build foundational cloud computing knowledge and prepare participants for the AWS Solutions Architect – Associate certification.

Led by Chris Kuehn, the training includes asynchronous coursework, hands-on labs, and weekly virtual check-ins. This course requires a total commitment of approximately 5-7 hours per week, depending on experience level.

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Date: Sept. 8 
Time: 2-5 p.m. ET 
Topics: Utilizing GitHub Copilot; advanced techniques for automating coding and integrating AI in software development.
Cost: CICP Subscribers – FREE ($50 no-show fee deducted from voucher), Internet2 members – $150, $250 for non-members
Instructors: Tim Manik and Ananya Ravipati, Internet2 NET+

This workshop-style course is designed for researchers, developers, and technologists in higher education who want to enhance their productivity and innovation capabilities by utilizing GitHub Copilot in research and development workflows.

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Topics: Cloud, AI, Research IT, Campus IT
Cost: $100 for CICP subscribers; $150 for Internet2 members; $200 for non-members
Instructors: Ananya Ravipati and Tim Manik,  Internet2
Time: 11 a.m. ET – 3 p.m. ET
Format: Online

In this course, participants learn how to deploy the basics of docker and containers. They learn how to create a dockerfile to run a research script for processing data, how to create and deploy container images using Dockerhub, and how to use cloud-native container orchestration tools to manage multiple containers.

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Date: July 9, 2025, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
Topics: Networking, Cloud
Cost: Free
Instructor: Scott Taylor, Internet2 Network Services

Get ready for an in-depth exploration of cloud networking fundamentals that equips participants with the skills to design, manage, and secure cloud-based networks. Learn cloud computing skills that are essential for optimizing performance and ensuring connectivity in cloud environments.

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Topics: Cloud, Campus IT
Cost: $250 for CICP subscribers; $350 for Internet2 members; $450 for non-members
Instructor: To be announced
Time: The instructor will determine the meeting time when the course starts
Format: Online

This cohort-based training is designed to build and reinforce foundational cloud computing knowledge, preparing participants for their AWS Solutions Architect – Associate certification.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective architectures on AWS, select appropriate AWS services to design and deploy applications, and identify and implement cost-control strategies.

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Topics: Cloud, Security, Campus IT
Cost: $250 for CICP subscribers; $350 for Internet2 members; $450 for non-members
Instructor: James Smith, University of Notre Dame
Time: Class time determined by instructor
Format: Online

Utilizing the cloud can be overwhelming from a security perspective. This six-week self-paced learning program will provide guidance on securing an institutional Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment and some insight into key decision points when deciding to utilize AWS.

Participants can expect to commit roughly 5-7 hours per week during the course and will be expected to attend and participate in cohort activities, including weekly virtual video check-in sessions.

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Topics: Networking, Cloud
Cost: Free
Instructor: Scott Taylor, Internet2 Network Services
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
Format: Online

Get ready for an in-depth exploration of cloud networking fundamentals that equip participants with the skills to design, manage, and secure cloud-based networks. Learn cloud computing skills that are essential for optimizing performance and ensuring connectivity in cloud environments.

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Topics: Cloud, Security, Campus IT
Cost: $250 for NET+ GCP/AWS subscribers; $350 for Internet2 members; $450 for non-members
Instructor: James Smith, University of Notre Dame
Format: Online

This six-week, self-paced course provides comprehensive guidance on securing an AWS environment, focusing on critical aspects such as IAM, Data Protection, and Incident Response.

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Topics: Cloud | Campus IT | Research IT
Cost: $100 for Internet2 members; $150 for non-members
Instructor: Amanda Tan, Internet2
Time: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. EST 
Format: Online

Designed for cloud computing beginners, this course covers everything from navigating the AWS console to launching Jupyter Notebook instances. Learn to create cloud computing instances, manage storage buckets, and run simple research analyses. This introductory-level course is ideal for researchers new to cloud technologies.

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Title: From Knowledge to Discovery: Harnessing Large Language Models as Co-pilots for Scientific Research
Cost: FREE
Speaker: Astitva Chopra, program manager for AI for Science at Google
Time: 12 – 1 p.m. ET
Duration: 1 hour
Format: Virtual via Zoom

Large Language Models (LLMs) are changing how scientific research is performed. They offer researchers the ability to accelerate knowledge discovery, automate complex tasks, and scale their efforts across disciplines. 

In this free webinar, we will explore how LLMs are becoming indispensable in the research process, enhancing the speed and accuracy of scientific breakthroughs. Attendees will learn practical applications of LLMs, such as processing vast amounts of scientific literature, integrating with computational tools, and improving logical reasoning and project planning.

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Topics: Networking, Cloud
Cost: Free for Internet2 members
Instructor: Scott Taylor, Internet2 Network Services
Time: 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. EST
Format: Online

Insight Console is a web-based interface that empowers users to visualize, manage, and troubleshoot Internet2 network services. The Insight Console Virtual Networks feature helps members extend their infrastructure to expand anywhere within the Internet2 global networks reach.

This workshop will teach participants how to utilize Internet2 Cloud Connect to build connectivity between cloud providers. Learn new cloud networking skills through expert instruction and hands-on labs.

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• Title: Enabling AI in Higher Education with Vocareum
• Cost: FREE
• Instructor: Vocareum and Research Institution Partners
• Time: 12 p.m. ET – 1 p.m. ET
• Duration: 1 hour
• Format: Online

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• Title: Transforming Scientific Discovery with AI/ML and the Power of Globus
• Cost: FREE
• Instructor: Kyle Chard, University of Chicago
• Time: 12 p.m. ET – 1 p.m. ET
• Duration: 1 hour
• Format: Virtual via Zoom

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Topics: AI, Cloud, Research IT, Campus IT
Cost: $300 for NET+ AWS and GCP Subscribers; $400 for Internet2 members; $500 for non-members
Instructor: Sujee Maniyam, founder and principal consultant at Node 51
Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. EDT
Format:Virtual via Zoom

Large Language Models (LLMs) are reshaping how we approach knowledge discovery, data processing, and personalized learning. This course is designed specifically for research and higher education professionals interested in harnessing AI’s power to improve teaching and learning and advance institutional innovation.

Participants will explore the core principles behind LLMs and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), gain hands-on experience building AI-driven tools, and learn how to scale these applications using cloud platforms. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to create intelligent applications that accelerate research, personalize education, and leverage real-time data—all while staying aligned with the latest AI and cloud trends.

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Topics: Cloud, Security, Campus IT
Cost: $350 for Internet2 members; $450 for non-members
Instructor: James Smith, University of Notre Dame
Time: TBD
Format: Online

Utilizing the cloud can be overwhelming from a security perspective. This six-week self-paced learning program will provide guidance on securing an institutional Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment and some insight into key decision points when deciding to utilize AWS. Participants can expect to commit roughly 5-7 hours per week during the course and will be expected to attend and participate in cohort activities, including weekly virtual video check-in sessions.

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Topics: Cloud, Campus IT
Cost: $350 for Internet2 members; $450 for non-members
Instructor: Sharif Nijim, University of Notre Dame
Time: TBD
Format: Online

Participants build and strengthen foundational cloud computing knowledge using hands-on labs to help prepare them for becoming certified AWS Solutions Architect–Associates. This is a good way to increase your expertise in architecting and managing your cloud infrastructure. Participants can expect to commit roughly 5-7 hours per week during the ten-week course and will be expected to attend and participate in cohort activities, including weekly virtual video check-in sessions.

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Title: CLASS Workshop: Networking on the Cloud
Date: July 9, 2024
Speaker: Scott Taylor

Scott Taylor, networking architect at Internet2, led participants through the Insight Console and built connectivity between the different cloud providers. This free workshop also touched on Cloud Connect and includes hands-on labs for cloud networking.

Title: CLASS Workshop: Getting Started with Jetstream
Date: June 11, 2024

Participants joined CLASS and the Jetstream2 team for a hands-on, online workshop on using the National Cloud to deploy a machine learning workflow for research.

Title: CLASS Advanced Spring 2024 Final Presentation
Date: May 10, 2024
Speakers: Various

Participants from the 2024 CLASS Advanced Spring cohort talked about the outcomes of their final projects, including how they worked together to create a research computing playbook and community templates for cloud solutions. This was an opportunity to learn more about the CLASS program and how participants from various institutions collaborate to further research on their campuses.

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Title: Introduction to Jetstream
Date: May 9, 2024
Speaker: Jennifer Taylor

Jetstream2 strives to increase equity and inclusivity in scientific discovery by broadening the reach of cyberinfrastructure. With its flexible, user-friendly cloud computing environment, Jetstream2 is designed for everyone from researchers with minimal high-performance computing experience to software engineers looking for the latest in cloud-native approaches.

In this informative session, Jennifer Taylor from the Research Cloud Services at Indiana University presented details about Jetstream2, including information about the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Coordination Ecosystem: Services & Support (ACCESS) program, which supports Jetstream2 so it can be offered to users at no cost.  We also discussed the basics of Jetstream2 and benefits of cloud computing, potential use cases, basic steps for getting started, and best practices for instance management.

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Title: Orchestrating a Successful AI Initiative on Campus
Date: May 8, 2024
Speaker: Brandon Rich

Participants got their pressing campus AI governance, terminologies, and higher ed AI landscape questions answered in this facilitated discussion led by Brandon Rich, Associate Director of Enterprise Data & Integration Services at the University of Notre Dame.

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Title: A Practical Guide to AWS Security on the Cloud
Date: May 7, 2024
Speaker: James Smith

James Smith, Cloud Architect and Faculty – CDT Program at the University of Notre Dame, provided a brief overview of securing an AWS environment and insight into key decision points when utilizing Amazon Web Services.

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Title: Project Eureka and Adaptive Computing at Scale
Date: May 6, 2024
Speaker: Boyd Wilson

Boyd Wilson, CEO at Omnibond and former Software CTO and Executive Director of Computing Facilities and Operations at Clemson University, gave an overview of HPC capabilities and tools in the cloud and how Project Eureka can make large-scale computing for research easier.

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