Steve Jobs said, “Learn continually. There’s always ‘one more thing’ to learn.” I have yet to meet someone who doesn’t agree with this quote. When it comes to technology, there’s something new to learn every day.

If you haven’t registered yet, Oracle CloudWorld presents a unique opportunity to learn, not in a textbook way, but in more than a few ways to immerse yourself in learning new or brush-up your skills and knowledge. Listen to innovative leaders in deep dive sessions or get your hands dirty to solve a problem with hands-on labs. Attendees can personalize their learning path and choose various ways to engage and interact with industry peers and Oracle technology experts

Talking Oracle CloudWorld

In conversation with my colleague Larry Beausoleil, a cloud engineering senior enablement manager on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)’s cloud engineering team, I discussed various aspects that were kept in mind while designing and planning learning at Oracle CloudWorld.

Tell us about Oracle’s approach to learning. How has it helped shape the learning framework at Oracle CloudWorld this year?

Larry: At Oracle, our approach to learning is simple. Building knowledge continually comes from learning beyond the classroom or for exams. Each year, Oracle University trains more than 400,000 technologists on OCI alone. But we consider this only one of the avenues for learning. In the year 2021 alone, we have published over 350 reference architectures. Then, we have hands-on labs for almost all OCI services and features and solutions too. With these hands-on labs, customers can go into Console environments and learn through actionable practice. All at no cost! The list doesn’t even include the developer program in-depth workshops, Live Labs, tutorials, webinars, on-demand learning videos, podcast series, and more. The fact we meet our customers face-to-face after so long enriches the experience even more.

We have designed the learning experience so that attendees of CloudWorld can apply what they learn during the conference cause the real work starts when learners transfer and apply the new knowledge and skills to improve their performance. So, while attendees can solidify and strengthen their learning at the conference, they can continue to learn through our online learning programs later.

So, October isn’t far. What are you most excited about?

Larry: I’m most excited about meeting and interacting with our customers in person after so long. Before the pandemic and virtual training, we had these immersive learning sessions every month in various cities across the US and globally. The last two years have been nothing like before. Things getting back to how they used to be to some degree is a great feeling, and I can’t wait to meet and connect with our customers!

Start learning early!

You can start learning before they arrive at CloudWorld in Las Vegas! Your Oracle CloudWorld pass includes complimentary access to Oracle University’s digital training and certification for Oracle Cloud, a program worth US$4,995 annually, from the registration date to 60 days post-event, plus three free exam attempts to achieve Oracle certification. You also have access to over 500 hours of OCI training designed for developers, architects, and administrators.

What to expect at CloudWorld

At Oracle CloudWorld, customers come together with learning sessions to further build foundational OCI knowledge and skills. Enhance their understanding of OCI core services, cloud-native application development, AI and ML, cloud security, and more with deep-dive sessions, hands-on labs, and demos. You can learn in the following ways at Oracle CloudWorld:

  • Hands-on labs: Attendees can take advantage of these classroom-style sessions to build a mock-up app or set up their database query. Experience Oracle technology firsthand and apply their knowledge with guided, hands-on labs.

  • Learning sessions: In these 45-minute sessions, attendees can go in-depth to build a knowledge base. Dive into business and technology topics delivered by Oracle experts and customers. You can find the skills, best practices, and lessons learned to help you reach your goals.

  • Lightning sessions and demos: These sessions allow attendees to see cloud technology in action. Informal, 20-minute sessions and demos from Oracle and our partners showcase specific features, use cases, and solutions. Here, you can get tips, tricks, and practical information to get the job done.

  • Certifications: While the Oracle CloudWorld is an opportunity to network and gain insights, you can also use time at the conference to achieve Oracle certification. You can join expert-led technical sessions, attend exam prep sessions, and practice new skills at hands-on labs. Sign up for onsite certification exams that make it convenient to earn your credential.

Conclusion

We hope to see you all there. Don’t forget to register and pick your learning path today!