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CLASS Events Schedule

Cloud Learning and Skills Sessions (CLASS) provides in-depth cloud training and workshops specifically geared to help the higher education and research community develop their skills.

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2025 Events

August

Date: Aug. 18, 2025, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. ET
Topics: Research IT, Software Development, AI
Cost: Free
Instructor: Vas Vasiliadis, Chief Customer Officer, University of Chicago, Globus

This workshop introduces Globus Flows, a powerful service for automating data and compute workflows at scale, enabling seamless integration with data portals, science gateways, and research infrastructures. Participants will gain hands-on experience running pre-built flows, setting up triggers, and building custom workflows using Jupyter notebooks and the Globus web app.

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September

Date: Sept. 8
Time: 2-5 p.m. ET
Topics: Utilizing GitHub Copilot; advanced techniques for automating coding and integrating AI in software development.
Cost: CICP Subscribers – FREE ($50 no-show fee deducted from voucher), Internet2 members – $150, $250 for non-members
Instructors: Tim Manik and Ananya Ravipati, Internet2 NET+

This workshop-style course is designed for researchers, developers, and technologists in higher education who want to enhance their productivity and innovation capabilities by utilizing GitHub Copilot in research and development workflows.

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Dates: Sept. 8 – Nov. 21, 2025 | Self-paced work | Instructor check-ins TBD
Topics: Cloud, Campus IT
Cost: $250 for CICP subscribers; $350 for Internet2 members; $450 for non-members
Instructor: Chris Kuehn, Former AWS Solutions Architect, EDU

Internet2’s AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification Training is a cohort-based, 10-week course designed to build foundational cloud computing knowledge and prepare participants for the AWS Solutions Architect – Associate certification. Led by Chris Kuehn, the training includes hands-on labs and weekly virtual check-ins, requiring a commitment of approximately 5-7 hours per week.

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Dates: Sept. 29 – Nov. 21, 2025 | Self-paced work | Instructor check-ins Tuesdays at 12 p.m. ET
Topics: Cloud, Security, Campus IT
Cost: $250 for CICP subscribers; $350 for Internet2 members; $450 for non-members
Instructor: James Smith, University of Notre Dame

This eight-week, self-paced course provides comprehensive guidance on securing an AWS environment, focusing on critical aspects such as IAM, Data Protection, and Incident Response.

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November

Date: Nov. 13, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET
Topics: Central IT, Cloud Computing, Systems Administration
Cost: Free for CICP subscribers ($50 no-show fee deducted from voucher); $50 for NET+ GCP subscribers; $150 for Internet2 members; $250 for non-members
Instructor: Grant Moyle, ROI Training

This training equips IT administrators with the essential tools, strategies, and best practices for managing a Google Cloud (GCP) organization at an institutional level.

Participants will learn how to structure folders, enforce policies, manage roles, and optimize billing to ensure efficient and secure cloud governance.

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Use Voucher Funds on CLASS Events

Does your institution have voucher funds available to spend on CLASS events? CICP subscribers receive an annual voucher to use towards CLASS events. Institutions may also purchase vouchers to spend on their training needs. Please contact us to check your institution’s voucher balance or redeem voucher funds for registration. Learn more about the CLASS Voucher Program.

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