Amazon Web Services
Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates
Amazon Web Services

Skills and Best Practices for Cloud Support Associates

Morgan Willis
Rafael Lopes

Instructors: Morgan Willis

Sponsored by Southeastern University

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
4 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
4 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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9 assignments

Taught in English
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May 2024

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This course is part of the AWS Cloud Support Associate Professional Certificate
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this 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.

What's included

5 videos1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

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.

What's included

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.

What's included

5 videos4 readings3 assignments1 plugin

Instructors

Morgan Willis
Amazon Web Services
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