Category: Enterprise Strategy

AWS is committed to supporting customers in their transition to the cloud by offering a comprehensive training and resources for migrating VMware workloads to the AWS Cloud. Our training portfolio covers every stage of the migration process – from initial planning/migration, to modernization, and finally managing VMware workloads on AWS.

AWS Cloud Quest and AWS Jam are invaluable resources for individuals looking to enhance their technical skills and build real-world competency in AWS Cloud computing. By combining gamification elements, hands-on learning experiences, and real-world scenarios, these platforms offer a unique and effective approach to learning that prepares participants for success in professional settings. Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional or just starting your cloud journey, AWS Cloud Quest and AWS Jam provide opportunities to learn, grow, and excel in the ever-changing world of cloud technology.

In August, we launched 46 new digital training products on AWS Skill Builder including 28 new digital courses, 2 new AWS Builder Labs, and 1 new and 1 updated Learning Plan. We also launched one new Classroom training for executives, Generative AI for Executives, and updated the advanced course, Data Warehousing on AWS. Registration and exam prep materials are now available for two new AWS Certifications: AWS Certified AI Practitioner and AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate.

Partners with AWS Certifications have demonstrated their understanding of AWS best practices, architectures, and services. This enables them to recommend the most suitable solutions that align with the customer’s requirements and business goals. Learn 5 best practices for encouraging certification pursuits and retaining top talent, along with real-world examples from AWS Partners who have successfully adopted these methods.

As organizations seek to harness artificial intelligence to drive innovation and competitive advantage, executives need to be well-versed in the fundamentals of generative AI. Our new classroom course, Generative AI for Executives, is meticulously designed to give c-suite and senior business leaders from technical and non-technical business units the knowledge and tools necessary to lead generative AI initiatives effectively.

Developing cloud skills and expertise across the workforce is a critical first step as organizations continue their cloud journeys. While cloud maturity is an iterative process, effective training and enablement is crucial for the success of this transformative journey. This blog highlights how organizations can upskill their workforce across five key cloud initiatives – migration, modernization, generative AI and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), security and resiliency, and cost optimization.

In June, we launched 29 new digital training products on AWS Skill Builder, including 12 new generative AI digital courses (eight free and four paid), two new AWS Builder Labs, one new AWS Digital Classroom course, and a robust learning plan for aspiring machine learning engineers. For leaders, we launched a six-week generative AI learning experience in collaboration with the Udemy. We also announced two new AWS Certifications in AI and ML, with supporting exam prep materials.

The new learning program, Unlocking Generative AI Opportunities with AWS, developed in collaboration with the Udemy Business Leadership Academy, is uniquely designed to equip leaders across all industries with the generative AI knowledge and change management strategies they need to develop talent successfully and drive the digital transformation within their organizations. Now’s the time for you and your team to learn the what, why, and how behind generative AI.

International Women’s Day honors the achievements of women worldwide and advocates for gender equality. This is the perfect opportunity to share a story that truly embodies the spirit of this significant occasion. In the traditionally male-dominated tech industry, a trio of women embarked on a remarkable journey at the recent Tech to the Rescue hackathon.

There is no “one-size-fits-all” technique to learning cloud technologies. You may rely on visual and auditory learning, and someone else may be more of a kinesthetic learner. AWS provides multiple avenues for you to train up, and this blog post aims to guide you toward resources that help you build your AWS Cloud skills based on your unique learning style.