AWS Training and Certification Blog
Tapping into early cloud career talent to meet customer needs: AWS re/Start success at Morris & Opazo in Latin America
Morris & Opazo, an AWS Partner in Latin America, is addressing the shortage of individuals with cloud skills with the help of AWS re/Start to grow its business and meet customer demand for cloud expertise.
Learn how to build Modern Data Analytics Solutions on AWS
Our collection of instructor-led training courses, called the Building Modern Data Analytics Solutions on AWS, teaches data teams and developers how to build a truly modern data analytics solution on AWS. You will learn how to use AWS for data movement, data storage, big data analytics, data lakes, streaming analytics, business intelligence, and machine learning (ML).
New courses and updates from AWS Training and Certification in October 2022
Check out new AWS Jam Journey: Networking, an AWS Builder Lab featuring the EC2 Serial Console, Pearson VUE is to become the sole delivery vendor for AWS Certification exams, updates to AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional – and more!
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional content outline updated to align with latest trends and innovations
Registration for the updated AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional exam is open now. This updated version aligns with the AWS Well-Architected Framework and focuses on specific pillars such as reliability and resilience. The first date to take the updated exam is November 15, 2022. Candidates who are preparing for the current exam will need to take it by November 14, 2022.
Changes to AWS Certification exam delivery
All AWS Certification exams will be delivered through Pearson VUE as of January 1, 2023.
New AWS Skills Center in Arlington, Virginia to provide free cloud computing training
The AWS Skills Center in Arlington, VA is a new cloud computing training center and part of Amazon’s commitment to help 29 million people around the world grow their tech skills for free by 2025.
The importance of a mentor in your cloud learning journey
Having a mentor to guide you through your cloud learning journey and sharing best practices can greatly impact the rate at which you build knowledge, and can inspire your continued education. Read on to learn more about the path that led Tal and Marwin to the cloud and each other, and dive into their key learnings.
PostNL: 5 tips to help drive a culture of cloud learning and knowledge sharing
An early adopter of the AWS Cloud since 2010, PostNL knew it needed to equip its engineers with the right knowledge and skills to build cloud native solutions and maximize the use of AWS capabilities and services. PostNL worked with the AWS Skills Guild team to created a comprehensive cloud skills training program that 1) built cloud fluency for employees and 2) accelerated PostNL’s cloud adoption journey.
The three pillars of a modern cloud training strategy
As cloud adoption rises and cloud-skilled talent continues to fall short, organizations need to rethink their cloud training strategy to achieve organizational goals. We spotlight three AWS Partner Network organizations who have evolved their strategy around three focus areas: training, tools, and community.
New AWS Power Hour: Specialty Certification starts October 3
Join us for six, all-new Twitch training series focused on each of the domain areas corresponding to the specialty-level AWS Certifications, starting October 3 on Mondays and Fridays. And, sign up for our Get AWS Certified: Specialty Challenge and get a 50% off exam voucher.