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# Amazon Q CLI Self-Paced Learning Hub
**Master Amazon Q CLI with MCP Integration & Advanced Prompting for Principal Engineers**
## 🎯 Two Learning Paths Available
### 🚀 90-Minute Live Demo Course
**Perfect for**: Executive briefings and technical demonstrations
- Experience complete SDLC integration in 90 minutes
- Learn advanced prompting techniques and MCP orchestration
- See real-world scenarios with GitHub, AWS, and CloudWatch
- Minimal time investment with maximum impact
### 📚 5-Day Comprehensive Workshop
**Perfect for**: Production-ready expertise and team enablement
- Master advanced Amazon Q CLI capabilities
- Deploy scalable multi-cloud solutions
- Earn professional certification
- Career-changing skills for principal engineers
## 📁 Organized Structure
```
Amazon-Q-CLI-self-paced-learning/
├── README.md # This navigation guide
├── course-comparison.md # Help choose your path
├── 90min-live-demo/ # Executive demo track
│ ├── README.md # Live demo guide
│ ├── demo-script-sdlc-integration.md
│ ├── mcp-setup-guide.md
│ ├── prompting-templates.md
│ ├── demo-scenarios.md
│ └── demo-assessment.md
├── 5day-comprehensive/ # Deep expertise
│ ├── README.md # Comprehensive guide
│ ├── documentation/ # Core curriculum
│ ├── setup-tools/ # Environment automation
│ ├── sample-data/ # Practice datasets
│ ├── self-study-outlines.md
│ └── workshop-implementation-guide.md
├── documentation/ # Shared resources
├── sample-data/ # Common datasets
└── setup-tools/ # Installation scripts
```
## 🚀 Quick Start (Choose Your Path)
### Option 1: 90-Minute Live Demo
```bash
cd 90min-live-demo
open README.md
# Follow the live demo guide
```
### Option 2: 5-Day Comprehensive
```bash
cd 5day-comprehensive
open README.md
# Review prerequisites first
```
### Option 3: Need Help Choosing?
```bash
open course-comparison.md
# Detailed comparison and decision guide
```
## 🎯 What You'll Learn
### Both Courses Cover:
- Amazon Q CLI setup and advanced usage
- MCP server integration and orchestration
- Advanced prompting rules and templates
- AWS service integration patterns
- Hands-on SDLC workflow automation
### Live Demo Focus:
- Executive-level demonstrations
- Advanced prompting techniques
- MCP multi-tool orchestration
- Real-time problem solving
### Comprehensive Focus:
- Production deployment strategies
- Enterprise integration patterns
- Multi-cloud workflow automation
- Team enablement and training
- Professional certification
## 📊 Course Comparison
| Aspect | 90-Minute Live Demo | 5-Day Comprehensive |
|--------|-------------------|-------------------|
| **Time** | 90 minutes | 40 hours (5 days) |
| **Level** | Executive/Principal | Principal+ |
| **Goal** | Technical demonstration | Production expertise |
| **Outcome** | Proof of concept | Career skills |
| **Certification** | Demo completion | Professional cert |
| **Prerequisites** | Basic AWS knowledge | Live demo + experience |
| **Investment** | Minimal | Significant |
| **Support** | Self-guided | Full instructor |
## 🛠️ Technical Requirements
### For Both Courses:
- Amazon Q CLI installed and configured
- AWS account with appropriate permissions
- GitHub account and repository access
- Node.js 16+ (for MCP servers)
- Stable internet connection
### Additional for 5-Day:
- 40 hours dedicated time
- Advanced AWS experience
- Production deployment knowledge
## 🏆 Certification & Outcomes
### 90-Minute Live Demo:
- ✅ Advanced prompting mastery
- ✅ MCP integration understanding
- ✅ SDLC workflow automation
- 🏅 Demo completion certificate
### 5-Day Comprehensive:
- ✅ Production-ready implementations
- ✅ Multi-cloud strategy expertise
- ✅ Enterprise deployment patterns
- ✅ Team training capabilities
- 🏅 Professional certification
## 🚀 Getting Started
### Interactive Navigation (Recommended)
```bash
# Run the interactive guide
python start-learning.py
```
This script will help you choose the right path and open the correct materials.
### Manual Navigation
#### Option 1: 90-Minute Live Demo
```bash
cd 90min-live-demo
open README.md
```
#### Option 2: 5-Day Comprehensive
```bash
cd 5day-comprehensive
open README.md
```
#### Option 3: Compare Courses
```bash
open course-comparison.md
```
### What Happens Next
1. **Choose your path** using the guide above
2. **Follow your course README** for detailed instructions
3. **Complete setup** using provided guides
4. **Start learning** with step-by-step materials
5. **Get certified** by completing assessments
## 📞 Support & Community
- **Course Selection**: guidance@amazon-q-cli.dev
- **Technical Help**: support@amazon-q-cli.dev
- **Discord Community**: #amazon-q-cli-learners
- **Office Hours**: Tuesdays 2-4 PM PST
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**Learning Hub**: 2 complete learning paths
**Total Materials**: 15+ comprehensive documents
**Created**: July 2024
**Updated**: July 2024
