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Cloud Computing

Career Outlook

Industry Outlook
​Jobs Demand
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Earnings Potential
Career Path
  • Administrator
  • Analyst
  • Developer
  • Consultant
  • ​Technical Architect
  • Solution Architect

Sponsors

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Cloud computing is what makes data and services available to anyone with an internet connection.  ​Google's Gmail is an example familiar to most individuals. But Google is also big in providing cloud based services to corporations, as are Amazon, Microsoft, Salesforce and others, whose cloud based services are used by millions of companies around the world. 

These end user companies need specialists to configure and manage their mission critical cloud applications. 

The demand for people with the right skills is intense, and will remain so for years to come.  If you have the aptitude and focus you can qualify quickly for a job that will open up worlds of opportunity. 
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Success Predictors

Abilities
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Active Learning
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity  ​
Interests
Conventional
​Investigative

Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Analytical Thinking
Integrity
Cooperation
Dependability
Work Values
Support
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Is this career a good fit for you?
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The curriculum is open to all veterans, free of charge. You'll be ahead of the game, if you have these skills / abilities: 
  • Basic computer skills, e.g., Windows/MacOS, files/folders, mouse, navigation, etc.
  • Basic browser/web knowledge/skills
  • Aptitude for basic data structure, ability to conceptualize how data is structured. SQL/Oracle/Access experience will do, but if you've worked with Excel you can probably learn more quickly.
  • Basic ability to troubleshoot and identify "best" solution from among multiple solutions.
  • Good verbal and written communications.
  • Minimum typing speed of 35 wpm

Learning Resources & Certifications

On-Ramp
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Introduction to Cloud Computing (12 hrs)​
Preparation
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55 courses​​
Launch
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55 courses 
Certifications
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Register / Enroll

​Programs Comparison: Resources / Support
Resource MSSA
(MS Azure)
Salesforce AWS Vets2Cloud
(Veterans2Work)
Dell Boomi Google Cloud MS Dynamics
Time to launch
18 wks
3-9 mos.
N/A
3-4 mos.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Self led training
✔
✔
✔
✔
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Team learning
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Live support
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Sandbox / learning lab
TBD
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User groups
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✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Success Coach
✔
✔
✔
Live classroom training
✔
✔
OJT / Workplace learning
✔
✔
Paid internship
✔
Employer introductions
✔
✔
✔
✔
Interviewing support
✔
✔
Certification support
✔
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Job placement
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Onboarding support
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Career Launch Programs


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Microsoft Software
​and Systems Academy
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Jobs Outlook
☼☼☼​
Earnings Potential
$ $ $
Launch Support
♥♥♥♥
Time to Launch 
4-6 months
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Microsoft Azure is a platform as a service (PaaS) solution for building and hosting solutions using Microsoft's products and in their data centers. It is a comprehensive suite of cloud products that allow users to create enterprise-class applications without having to build out their own infrastructure.

The need for people who can administer is driven by the robust growth of cloud computing in general and by the success of Microsoft Azure.  
The MSSA program is free of charge to qualifying veterans.  It consists of 17 weeks weeks of training, plus heavy support for placement into a job with one of 600 hiring partners.   
Program Outcomes:
Graduates:            > 2,500
Graduation Rate:  > 90%
Hiring Partners:    > 600
Employed:             > 90%
Program Resources / Support
Resource OnRamp Preparation Launch
Hrs. to complete
20-40
120-300
120-240
Self led training
✔
✔
Team learning
✔
✔
Live support
✔
✔
✔
Sandbox / learning lab
TBD
TBD
TBD
User groups
✔
✔
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Success Coach
✔
✔
Live classroom training
✔
OJT / Workplace learning
     
Paid internship
✔
Employer introductions
✔
✔
Interviewing support
✔
Certification support
✔
Job placement
✔
Onboarding support
✔

Learning & Career Paths, Certifications

Server and Cloud Administration 
  • Certification: Azure Fundamentals
  • Certification: Azure Administrator Associate
Cloud Application Development
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

More info

  • Video: Providing a path forward for U.S. military service members
  • Article + video: The Microsoft training fast tracks veterans into sweet tech careers
  • Overview of MSSA ​​​Program
Certifications
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  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals - Exam AZ-900
  • Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals - Exam ​AI-900
  • ​Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam DP-90
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Trailhead for Veterans / Military
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Jobs Outlook
☼☼☼​
Earnings Potential
$ $ $
Launch Support
♥
Time to Launch 
3-6 mos.
Salesforce's self learning Trailhead is a first class training platform, and it's a great start for anyone wanting to launch a career in one of today's hottest markets.  If you need support to help you get a job, however, you're on your own.        
Program Outcomes:
Enrollees:          >10,000
​Graduates:         N/A
Certifications:     <5% (est.)
Hiring Partners:  >50
Employed:         <2% (est.)
Resources / Support
Program Resources OnRamp Preparation Launch
Hours to complete
20-40
80-120
80-160
Self led training
✔
✔
Team learning
*
Live support
Sandbox / learning lab
User groups
✔
✔
✔
Success Coach
Live classroom training
OJT / Workplace learning
Paid internship
Employer introductions
Interviewing support
Certification support
Job placement
Onboarding support
*: From Salesforce directly as available
On-Ramp
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Trailhead Self-led training 
​(100+ Courses / modules)
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Certifications
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  • Salesforce Administrator
  • ​Salesforce Developer
  • Advanced Salesforce Administrator
  • Platform App Builder
  • Service Cloud Consultant
  • ​... dozens more
Register / Enroll


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Jobs Outlook
☼☼​☼​
Earnings Potential
$ $ $
Launch Support
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Time to Launch 
3-6 mos.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a secure cloud services platform, offering computing power, database storage, content delivery and other functionality to help businesses scale and grow. Many thousands of businesses use AWS to serve millions of customers that currently leverage AWS products and solutions to build sophisticated applications with increased flexibility, scalability and reliability.  
Amazon has pledged to offer 10,000 service members, transitioning veterans, and military spouses over $7m in Amazon Web Services (AWS) trainings. This pledge is part of Joining Forces, the First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden’s initiative that works hand in hand with the public and private sectors to ensure that service members, veterans, and their families have the tools they need to succeed throughout their lives. By offering cloud computing training, we are excited to help veterans transition more easily into the civilian workforce and help develop the skills necessary to pursue jobs in the high-demand cloud computing space.
Resources / Support
Resources OnRamp Preparation Launch
Self led training
✔
Team learning
Live support
Sandbox / learning lab
User groups
Success Coach
Live classroom training
OJT / Workplace learning
     
Paid internship
Employer introductions
Interviewing support
Certification support
Job placement
Onboarding support
On-Ramp
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​Introduction to AWS (IBM, 1-4 hrs)
Preparation
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Launch
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See catalog
Certifications
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More Information


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Veterans2Work's Salesforce Career Launch program has supported more than 100 veterans without prior knowledge, into sustainable careers as Salesforce Administrators and Developers, showing that anyone with the right aptitude can access and launch a lucrative career.  ​

We hope to be able to offer this program again soon, depending on funding.  
Jobs Outlook
☼☼☼​
Earnings Potential
$ $ $
Launch Support
♥♥♥♥
Time to Launch 
3-4 months
Program Outcomes:
Enrollees:          350
​Graduates:        129
Certifications:   >200
Employed:       >100
Program on hold pending funding.
Program Resources OnRamp Preparation Launch
Hours to complete
20-40
80-160
120-240
Self led training
✔
✔
Team learning
*
*
Live support
✔
✔
Sandbox / learning lab
*
*
*
User groups
✔
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Success Coach
✔
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Live classroom training
*
OJT / Workplace learning
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Paid internship
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Employer introductions
✔
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Interviewing support
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Certification support
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✔
Job placement
✔
Onboarding support
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*: From Salesforce directly as available

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Vets2Cloud provides hands-on experience for those ready to apply their learning in a real world environment.  Students contribute to client projects and are supported in their learning by program alumni. 


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Jobs Outlook
☼☼​
Earnings Potential
$ $
Launch Support
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Time to Launch 
3-6 mos.
Boomi, Inc. provides on-demand application integration solutions to organizations of different sizes ranging from small businesses to large enterprises worldwide. It offers AtomSphere, an Integration Cloud that connects different combinations of SaaS, PaaS, cloud, and on-premise applications; Boomi Flow, a low-code development solution for building and deploying workflow applications; and Integration Accelerator for workday and Microsoft active directory. The company also provides cloud-managed master data management solutions; and support, training, and consulting services. It offers its solution for business-to-business applications and data integration initiatives; and Salesforce, NetSuite, Taleo, SAP, Dynamics Great Plains, Zuora, electronic data interchange/supply chain management, RightNow, SuccessFactors, Oracle E-Business suite, and Workday users. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. As on November 2, 2010, 
Free Resources & Support
Program Resources OnRamp Preparation Launch
Self led training
✔
Team learning
Live support
Sandbox / learning lab
User groups
Success Coach
Live classroom training
OJT / Workplace learning
     
Paid internship
Employer introductions
Interviewing support
Certification support
Job placement
Onboarding support
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See catalog
Certifications
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More information

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Jobs Outlook
☼☼​
Earnings Potential
$ 
Launch Support
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Time to Launch 
3-6 mos.
Google Cloud "helps millions of organizations empower their employees, serve their customers, and build what’s next for their businesses with innovative technology created in—and for—the cloud. Our products are engineered for security, reliability, and scalability, running the full stack from infrastructure to applications to devices and hardware. Our teams are dedicated to helping customers apply our technologies to create success."
Program Resources OnRamp Preparation Launch
Self led training
✔
Team learning
Live support
Sandbox / learning lab
User groups
Success Coach
Live classroom training
OJT / Workplace learning
     
Paid internship
Employer introductions
Interviewing support
Certification support
Job placement
Onboarding support
Certifications
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Jobs Outlook
☼☼​☼​
Earnings Potential
$ $ $
Launch Support
♥♥♥
Time to Launch 
3-6 mos.
More than 50,000 large and small companies use Microsoft Dynamics to run their businesses, including Macy’s, Hewlett-Packard, The United Way, the Seattle Seahawks and many others around the world.  The typical entry point is as a Functional Consultant or Business Analyst.  Salaries start at $70,000 and can accelerate quickly, depending on your ability to take advantage of the many career paths open to you.  An entry level job in this field is attainable in 60-90 days--no prior experience necessary--with aptitude, focus and determination.   
Program on hold pending funding.
Program Resources OnRamp Preparation Launch
Self led training
✔
Team learning
Live support
Sandbox / learning lab
User groups
Success Coach
Live classroom training
OJT / Workplace learning
     
Paid internship
Employer introductions
Interviewing support
Certification support
Job placement
Onboarding support

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