So far in the course series, students would have been introduced to general IT knowledge and some AWS foundations. In this course, students will be introduced to specific topics for the Support Associate role. The instructors will present the following: Cloud Support Associate best practices, how tools such as automation and genAI can help, troubleshooting methodologies, how Cloud workloads change support’s approach, root cause analysis, post-mortem writing skills, and how to be your customers’ trusted technical and business advisor.
Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates
Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates
This course is part of AWS Cloud Support Associate Professional Certificate
Instructors: Morgan Willis
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
4 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
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Taught in English
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This course is part of the AWS Cloud Support Associate Professional Certificate
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There are 4 modules in this course
Welcome to Module 1! This module serves as an introduction to the Cloud Support Associate (CSA) role, providing an overview of key responsibilities and best practices. Join experienced AWS professionals Raf Lopes and Morgan Willis as they share insights and anecdotes from their support careers. Explore the diverse tasks within support roles, from assisting customers with technical issues to implementing proactive strategies. Lastly, you'll gain an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities presented by cloud support, including communication methods and escalation processes.
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3 videos5 readings2 assignments1 plugin
Welcome to Module 2! Get ready to learn from the best as we welcome Amazonians to share their support expertise. You'll gain insights into the daily routines, hiring considerations, and preferences directly from support experts, including managers and individual contributors. Prepare for an engaging exploration of creativity, innovation, and most importantly, human ingenuity.
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Welcome to Module 3! In this module, you'll dive into the fundamentals of customer support in the cloud. You'll begin by understanding the core principles and best practices that define excellent customer support. Throughout the module, you'll focus on enhancing your communication skills and learn strategies to become proactive in addressing customer needs. Additionally, you'll explore how automation can streamline support processes and improve customer satisfaction. By the end of this module, you'll be well-prepared to deliver outstanding support and build strong customer relationships in a cloud environment.
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3 videos3 readings2 assignments
Welcome to Module 4! In this module, you'll start by exploring how generative AI can enhance your support capabilities, followed by in-depth learning on various troubleshooting methodologies. Understand the unique impacts of cloud workloads on customer support and how to effectively manage these challenges. You'll also dive into Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to systematically identify and resolve underlying issues. By the end of this module, you'll have a comprehensive toolkit of advanced techniques to provide exceptional cloud support and drive continuous improvement.
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