AWS Training and Certification Blog

Learn about new free, digital courses from Amazon Web Services (AWS) Training and Certification released in September 2022. New fundamental-level courses help you learn about threat modeling, AWS Fargate, Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS), Amazon Neptune, and Amazon Keyspaces. New intermediate-level courses focus on AWS Cloud Game Development, AWS for Games – Databases, and the AWS Transfer Family.

We’re rolling out a brand-new Twitch series called All Things AWS! This new series helps you learn cloud concepts while having a little bit of goofy fun. All Things AWS features a mix of everything that makes learning great, with informative segments, Q&As with AWS leaders, skits, spoofs, and games. Join us on Thursday, September 29, at 4:00 p.m. PT.

AWS Power Hour: Architecting is back with six fun, engaging episodes that help you prepare for the newly updated AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate exam. Join us on Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. PT from September 27 to November 1 for this live Twitch series.

Are you just getting started with your cloud learning journey and looking for opportunities to learn the fundamentals of Amazon Web Services (AWS) using training that is scenario-based? Take a look at 10 examples of training from AWS Training and Certification that provides situational, human-centered, scenario-based learning to advance your cloud knowledge.

Curious about the options for a job in cloud? It’s no longer limited to individuals in historically technical roles. Explore your options at our free Cloud Career Exploration Day event on September 14, 2022 at the AWS Skills Center in Seattle and virtually. We’ll explore what the cloud is, what you need to know, what job roles are available, and why so many employers are hiring people with cloud skills.

Are you currently in a technical role but don’t have much experience with the cloud? Learn how one learner with prior app developer experience utilized instructor-led training courses through AWS Training and Certification to grow cloud expertise, earn three AWS Certifications, and transition into a role as a solutions architect.

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate exam is updated as of August 30, 2022. The updates reflect increased enterprise demand for optimizations in fast-changing areas such as security, resiliency, data volume, cost optimization, and the design of high-performance systems. Learn about the changes and how to prepare for the new exam.

Check out the latest courses, offerings, and updates for cloud learners, AWS customers, and AWS Partners in August 2022 from Amazon Web Services (AWS) Training and Certification.

As more organizations are investing in digital transformation to accelerate business growth and competitive positioning, they’re quickly finding they lack the necessary cloud-skilled talent to help reach their cloud goals. This blog post shares actionable steps leaders can take now to stand up cloud skills training programs to support their cloud business goals, retain valuable talent, and become an organization where skills development is the key ingredient to innovation.

If you’re studying to become an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or just want to expand your cloud knowledge, AWS has two great new opportunities for you. We’re introducing a new season of AWS Power Hour: Cloud Practitioner on Twitch. And we’re combining this 6-episode series with our latest AWS Get Certified Challenge.