Training

As cloud computing becomes more popular in the biomedical research field, the need for training is more important than ever. Whether you’re new to the cloud or looking to grow your existing skills, our training program can help!

The NIH Science and Technology Research Infrastructure for Discovery, Experimentation, and Sustainability (STRIDES) Initiative enables NIH employees and contractors, and NIH-funded researchers to access courses at lower rates with top commercial cloud service providers (Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure)1. STRIDES training partners offer personalized guidance to help you select, purchase, and register for courses, making it easy to access the training you need.

1 Getting a STRIDES account is not a prerequisite for attending cloud training. If you’d like to learn more about our partnerships with commercial cloud service providers, you can visit our partners page.

Types of Trainings

STRIDES offers two different types of training: instructor-led and self-paced. Find the one that is the best fit for you.

Instructor-Led Training

STRIDES instructor-led training includes in-person and virtual group courses2 taught by industry experts. Many of these trainings align with Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure certification paths to fast track you to your cloud goals.

Click on your preferred service provider below to browse instructor-led courses. If you have any questions, please contact your Point of Contact.

For NIH Employees, NIH Contractors, and NIH-Funded Researchers

AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure

For NIH Employees and Contractors Only

Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative (NIH login required)

Custom Course Series

If you are looking for something tailored to your interests and needs, check out our custom courses designed specifically for NIH staff and NIH-funded researchers.

2 NIH employees and contractors can join group instructor-led trainings as individual participants at no cost via the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative.

Self-Paced Training

If you are looking for flexibility in when and how you complete training, self-paced is an excellent option for you! These fully digital opportunities, which often are free and provide long-term access to course materials, will help you grow your cloud skills at your own pace.

Click on your preferred service provider below to browse self-paced courses. If you have any questions, please contact your Point of Contact.

Link to: AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure,

Individual Microsoft Azure Certifications

If you are an NIH employee or contractor, you can access Microsoft Certifications and Microsoft Official Practice Tests at a discounted rate through the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative (NIH login required).

Having Trouble Deciding?

If you can’t decide which course to take, sample some of the recommended fundamental courses from each of the service providers.

For NIH Employees and Contractors Only

  • Log in to Enterprise Skills initiative with your NIH email. In the search bar (located in the top right corner) search for Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900). Use the filter option on the left to select your preferred time zone.

Pricing and Registration

STRIDES discounted rates will vary depending on service provider, training type, and course duration. For information regarding pricing, and registration please reach out to your Point of Contact.

Points of Contact

NIH Employees and Contractors

For information about course offerings and how to register, please contact your Institute or Center’s Point of Contact (NIH login required). If you don’t see your Institute or Center on this list, please contact the STRIDES team at STRIDES@nih.gov.

NIH-Funded Researchers

For information about course offerings, please reach out to your preferred service provider Training Point of Contact (AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure).

For information about NIH discounted rates, please reach out to your preferred service provider Purchasing Point of Contact (AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure). In your request please include:

  • The course(s) your group is interested in
  • The number of participants
  • Your preferred dates of training