Talent Accelerator Program: Cloud Engineering, powered by the Center for Digital Innovation, Pfizer

Description

Pfizer’s Center for Digital Innovation in Thessaloniki organizes, in collaboration with Code.Hub as the training partner, the training program Talent Accelerator Program: Cloud Engineering for the first time!

TAP: Cloud Engineering is a free 25-hour training program, during which participants will be introduced to the field of Cloud Engineering and gain fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience in using relevant Cloud tools and platforms like Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Pfizer’s Global Center for Digital Innovation (CDI) in Thessaloniki is the company’s first and only digital hub in the world and is part of Pfizer’s global digital network. The Center is key to the company’s digital transformation and supports the implementation of three strategic priorities: improving patient health outcomes, faster patient access to the company’s products by maximizing the use of digital technology at every stage of research, development and production, and accelerating the development of breakthrough treatments. You can learn more about CDI in Pfizer’s Center for Digital Innovation Website.

Purpose

The Talent Accelerator Program: Cloud Engineering powered by the Center for Digital Innovation, Pfizer is tailored for recent graduates and professionals looking to build a solid foundation in cloud computing and elevate their technical skill set. Focusing on two of the industry’s leading platforms—Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS)—the program aims to provide insights into cloud architecture, services, and best practices. By covering essential concepts and practical applications, participants will gain the confidence to pursue foundational certifications and claim roles that require cloud expertise. This program serves as a stepping stone for anyone aspiring to start or advance their career in the rapidly growing field of technology.

Duration & Schedule

This program lasts 2 calendar weeks and consists of 25 hours of lectures and hands-on exercises via virtual classroom environment and online collaboration platforms.

Start Date: 18 November 2024
End Date: 2 December 2024

Detailed Schedule (*subject to adjustments):

Key Objectives – Curriculum

The curriculum is structured to cover essential topics, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of cloud engineering, with a focus on preparation for important certifications in both Azure and AWS.

Azure Fundamentals

• Introduction to Cloud Computing
• Services
• Solutions and Tools
• Security
• Identity and Compliance
• Cost management and estimation

Unlock a unique benefit: By successfully participating and completing the TAP: Cloud Engineering powered by the Center for Digital Innovation, Pfizer CDI entitles participants to a complimentary voucher for the Azure Fundamentals certification exam.

AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

• Introduction to Amazon Web Services
• Compute in the Cloud
• Global Infrastructure and Reliability
• Networking
• Storage and Databases
• Security
• Monitoring and Analytics
• Pricing and Support
• Migration and Innovation
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Basics

Participants will also receive the AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials: Student Digital Kit. This comprehensive official AWS resource, will support your learning journey and provide you with the essential material to help you succeed in a potential AWS Cloud Practitioner Examination in the future.

Conditions for participation:

• Graduates of higher education institutions (Universities) and/or Colleges in STEM related fields.
• Preferred work experience of 0 to 3 years of full-time employment after completion of studies.