Cloud Services (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

The course lasts for two periods. The first period consists of theory and independent study (AWS Academy Cloud Foundations, modules 1-10). The second period will mainly consist of independent project work in groups. Project groups will present their project work during the last two weeks.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Depending on the implementation, learning takes place in contact lessons, independent studies, teamwork and online-studies. The course includes the assessment of one’s own learning.

This course uses a flipped classroom approach, individual online assignments, teamwork in contact lessons, hands-on lab guidance online and in the contact lessons there are guest lectures where real-life cases are presented by a business and/or there is a technically oriented cloud services project that is done in a team.


Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show their competence by giving a demonstration and thus progress faster through their studies. The student should prepare a report and presentation about a cloud services case to which s/he has made a substantial contribution. The demonstration must be agreed with the course teacher. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning Look at "Instructions to students (master)"

Materials

Study material for the course is distributed to students in Moodle and via the AWS Academy service. The course AWS Academy Cloud Foundations provides the material. The materials include lectures slides, videos, case studies and laboratories. The implementation may include other material indicated by the teacher.

The materials prepare the student to complete the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification, but the certification is not mandatory for the student.

Teaching methods and instruction

Online.
To participate in Teams meetings and lessons, students need the Teams app and a working camera and microphone on their own device.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Course exam in the last week of the course.
Re-exam 28.5.

Completion alternatives

RPL, Recognition of prior learning includes the processes where student have already gained the competences required

Determining previously acquired skills is done on a case-by-case basis! Depending on competence and work experience, as well as e.g. AWS/Azure certification, some of the following ways of demonstrating competence can be applied, for example:

Work life lecture / workshop / presentation
Approving project work /work life project
Exam

Learning assignments

Lectures and independent study, assignments, laboratories, project work and exam.
Completion of the AWS Academy labs.
Assignments on AWS Academy Cloud Foundations.
Project workis, done as group work.
Written exam.

Assessment methods

AWS Cloud Foundations assignments and labs: 30%
Project work: 40%
Exam: 30%

Haaga-Helia's general policy:
When the implementation type of the course is contact, online or blended it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25%, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50%, the course is failed.