ICYMI: New stories, updates, and resources from AWS Training and Certification in December 2021

Editor’s Note: Below is a summary of new courses, AWS Certification news, customer successes, and other updates from AWS Training and Certification for December 2021. Dive in and explore more training content, stories, and resources.

Advance your cloud skills

re:Invent 2021—Building cloud fluency today to support the builders of tomorrow

Maureen Lonergan, VP of AWS Training and Certification, shares the highlights of her leadership session during re:Invent 2021—everything from building a strong training strategy, to using the right tools, and building a cloud community. Also included is information on our latest T&C offerings from Scott Barneson and updates from Kevin Kelly about our AWS Education programs. A link to the full presentation is included. Read more about AWS Training and Certification at re:Invent 2021.

New courses, resources, and updates from AWS Training and Certification in December

Our new and updated training content this month includes four new storage courses, AWS Step Functions courses, an AWS Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) course, AWS Elemental courses, and security governance and AWS Well-Architected Best Practices classroom courses. Partners can explore two new courses—Advanced Migration & Modernization Sales Training and Building Data Lakes on AWS. We also have the AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty beta exam coming soon. Read more about the latest offerings from AWS Training and Certification.

The future of digital transformation is your people

The cloud is impacting organizations’ operations, products, and services and the way people work. Looking ahead to 2022, Brian Kozan, head of delivery for AWS Skills Guild, suggests leaders focus on harnessing their people’s energy toward cloud-first thinking, and shares practical advice for creating a culture of learning and experimentation. Read more about the future of digital transformation.

AWS re/Start launches new cohorts

AWS re/Start is a full-time, classroom-based skills development and training program that prepares individuals for entry-level careers in the cloud and connects them to potential employers. In December, we launched six new locations across the globe, including in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo; Bogota, Colombia; Assiut, Egypt; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; and Yaounde, Cameroon. Find a full list of participating locations and fill out our AWS re/Start interest form to learn more and connect with graduates.

On the About Amazon Blog

Why cloud skills are essential for tomorrow’s careers

Recently we opened the AWS Skills Center, a new cloud computing training center, in downtown Seattle. During the grand opening event, leaders from nonprofit organizations, businesses, and local government joined a panel discussion on the importance of providing greater access to tech skills education, and why employees with technical skills training and knowledge of cloud technologies are the most competitive in the job market in almost every industry—now and in the future. Read more about the AWS Skills Center and the key takeaways from the panel discussion.

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