Explore class delivery options: local community cohorts, live virtual sessions, and custom workshops.
Local scheduled classes are PG County Parks & Planning-aligned when available. Online learning continues in the Dope Cloud Academy.
2026–2027 learning plan · proposed cohorts
Learn something useful. Build something you can show. Take your next step with a community behind you.
Planning status: The timetable below is proposed, not open enrollment. Dates, instructors, fees, and class access must be confirmed before payment. Send your preferred track to receive confirmed options; an inquiry does not reserve a seat.
Proposed: Tuesdays, October 20–November 24, 2026 · 6–7:30 p.m. Eastern · virtual · 6 sessions.
For beginners and career changers. Cloud concepts, Azure services, identity, governance, and cost awareness. Build a simple cloud solution plan and prepare toward AZ-900.
Ask about this cohortProposed: Fridays, October 23–November 13, 2026 · 6–7:30 p.m. Eastern · virtual · 4 sessions.
Prompting, checking outputs, privacy, responsible use, and a practical workflow. A community skills workshop; the AWS AI Practitioner prep track is a separate next step.
Ask about this workshopProposed: Fridays, October 23–November 13, 2026 · 1–2:30 p.m. Eastern · 4 sessions.
For seniors and anyone seeking confidence. Account safety, scam awareness, safe AI habits, and a personal digital safety checklist. Community location pending host agreement; virtual delivery is also being planned.
Ask about community classesProposed: Tuesdays, January 5–February 9, 2027 · 6–7:30 p.m. Eastern · virtual · 6 sessions.
Cloud concepts, IAM, compute, storage, networking, pricing, and support. Create an architecture and cost comparison; preparation toward AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.
Ask about AWSProposed: Wednesdays, January 6–February 10, 2027 · 6–7:30 p.m. Eastern · virtual · 6 sessions.
Digital transformation, data, AI, infrastructure, security, and operations. Present a community business use case; preparation toward Cloud Digital Leader.
Ask about Google CloudProposed: Tuesdays & Fridays, February 2–April 23, 2027 · 6–7:30 p.m. Eastern · virtual · 24 sessions.
For learners with foundational IT knowledge. Identity, storage, compute, networking, monitoring, and recovery. Hands-on capstone and AZ-104 readiness review.
Ask about administrator labsBring a laptop and internet access for virtual classes. Guided practice and independent study accompany each session. Exam fees and any cloud lab costs will be stated separately in confirmed class details.
Cloud From Scratch → AZ-900 preparation → foundational IT and hands-on labs → AZ-104 preparation → portfolio review.
AWS Cloud Launchpad → Cloud Practitioner preparation → deeper cloud projects. AI With Good Judgment → separate AI Practitioner prep → responsible AI project.
Cloud Digital Leader preparation → practical Google Cloud labs → Associate Cloud Engineer preparation when ready. Google recommends at least six months of hands-on experience before the engineer exam.
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Tell us your track, goals, and preferred schedule. No previous cloud experience is needed for fundamentals.
Receive actual dates, instructor, format, price, prerequisites, accessibility options, and cancellation terms before enrolling.
Once registration opens, complete the stated registration process and receive confirmation, class access, and a preparation checklist. County classes use the county’s own registration.
Complete guided practice, a practical project, and a readiness review. Leave with a study plan or next-level class recommendation.
In-person, local, scheduled cohorts with classroom facilitation and support.
Instructor-led online classes with guided demonstrations and active Q and A.
Blend in-person workshops with online assignments and project reinforcement.
Custom sessions for schools, workforce groups, families, and organizations.
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