CLASS Learning Modules

CLASS consists of a series of “learning and skills sessions” for foundational to advanced learners.


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CLASS Essentials

The CLASS Essentials program aims to provide participants with a foundational knowledge of cloud computing concepts, tools, and best practices. The curriculum enables participants new to cloud technologies to confidently utilize cloud platforms for research and educational purposes. 

Intended for:

  • Researchers
  • IT Staff
  • Educators
  • Students

CLASS Advanced

The CLASS Advanced program deepens participants’ expertise in advanced cloud computing topics, such as high-performance computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning model deployment, and complex data analytics workflows. This course is designed for people with foundational cloud skills who seek to optimize and innovate their research and educational initiatives using advanced cloud solutions.

View materials built by previous CLASS Advanced cohorts in the CLASS Advanced archives.

Intended for:

  • Researchers
  • IT Professionals
  • Educators

AWS Security on the Cloud

This course equips participants with knowledge of key AWS security services. You will also learn best practices for identity and access management, data encryption, network security, and compliance monitoring within a cloud environment. Gain knowledge on how to manage sensitive data and implement robust security measures on your AWS system.

Intended for:

  • IT Professionals
  • Researchers
  • Educators

AWS SAAC

The AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification course prepares participants to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures on AWS. You will cover topics like computing, storage, networking, and database services. Sign up for this course to bolster your AWS solution design skills and help build your career in cloud architecture.

Intended for:

  • IT Professionals
  • Developers
  • System Administrators

Networking in the Cloud

Do you need to build and manage more efficient cloud-based network infrastructures? Our Networking in the Cloud course provides in-depth instruction on advanced cloud networking, including virtual private cloud configurations, inter-cloud connectivity, and secure data transfer methods tailored for research and educational institutions.

Intended for:

  • IT Professionals
  • Network Architects
  • System Administrators

Developing Intelligent Applications with LLMs

Our newest offering, the Developing Intelligent Applications with Large Language Models (LLMs) workshop teaches participants how to integrate and leverage large language models into academic and research settings. We focus on the practical (and ethical) implementation of LLMs so you can build intelligent and context-aware applications using advanced AI.

Intended for:

  • Researchers
  • Developers
  • IT Professionals



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