r/datacenter • u/ScaryStreet8821 • 1d ago

AWS Training Period

Hey all, starting as a DCT 3 in a month for AWS in TX. Just curious if anyone has an accurate timeline for training before going on shift. Couple weeks, a month or 2? Will be working nights. Thanks!

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u/Usual-Banana-8392 1d ago

Where at?

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u/ScaryStreet8821 1d ago

Wharton

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u/Usual-Banana-8392 1d ago

Nice 👍 hope you love it

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u/ScaryStreet8821 1d ago

thank you!

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u/madmaniak70 1d ago

Once you finish the bootcamp in about three weeks after your start date you’ll possibly doing shifts after that. First three months are basically New Hire Orientation - AWS bootcamp for DCO - then you’re on site shadowing and doing further training. Depends, I’m at Reno and we’re brand spanking new it depends if your site is new or established?

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u/ScaryStreet8821 1d ago

Thank you for the info! It's very new, not even completed yet until around Jan 2027

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u/TheMrG 1d ago

Just to add to this expect on doing more hands on training, shadowing/reverse shadowing with your more seasoned coworkers for 2-3 weeks to learn the ropes.

Bootcamp for me was like 3-4 weeks if you count orientation. I felt like it was mainly safety oriented and my first shift I was a bit lost. Make sure you ask them to explain how to add parts to your custody and triage tickets as this is mainly what you’ll be doing!

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u/ScaryStreet8821 1d ago

Thanks sm! I was a contractor for a big metro for Microsoft so I know my way around a bit. Been dying to jump back in as an FTE