What Is a Digital Twin? Definition, Types, and Uses
Virtual versions of real-world objects have become increasingly important to many businesses. Read on to find out more about this exciting technology.
November 29, 2023
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Explain why cloud is the greatest "gold rush" since the invention of the client server model, and how it can accelerate your career.
Explain "cloud velocity" by comparing cloud vs. non-cloud businesses, technical architecture diagrams, and financial and operational impact.
Understand the purpose of the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam, determine if it is right for you, and let AWIT help you prepare.
Understand the most popular technologies today, including containerization, serverless, AI/ML, and blockchain, and how to manage those business.
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Succeed in a role in the rapidly expanding cloud computing industry and prepare to ace the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam! In this course, you'll learn real-world technical and business skills needed for product managers or any other job family involved in the rapidly expanding cloud computing industry and start on your way to earning an industry certification. This course features job-relevant content taught by tech industry leaders including: * NANCY WANG, Director of Engineering and Product Management at AWS * MAI-LAN TOMSEN BUKOVEC, VP of Amazon EBS, S3, and Glacier * TODD WEATHERBY, VP of AWS Professional Services Worldwide * ERIN YANG, VP and Chief Technologist, Workday Ventures * DAN SCHEINMAN, 1st Investor in Zoom With GORDON YU, Technical Product Manager, AWS; General Counsel and Coursera Director, AWIT. This course is the 1st in a 3-course Specialization by Advancing Women in Tech. This specialization is ACE-recommended - learners who complete the specialization may earn up to 6 college credits.
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Advancing Women in Tech (AWIT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to catapult high-potential talent into tech leadership roles through up-skilling and mentorship. AWIT's global network is made up of technologists and partnering companies who are committed to changing the face of tech leadership. Founded in 2017, AWIT has accelerated the careers of more than 21,000 individuals through mentorship and by teaching the real-world skills required of product and engineering leaders at companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.
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Good mixture of nuts and bolts and encouragement. Would like a bit more differentiation on the different storage options. Questions including backups but course did not
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