AWS Training and Certification Blog

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Jumpstart your cloud career with AWS SimuLearn

AWS SimuLearn leverages generative AI to provide immersive, risk-free training environments where early-career cloud professionals can develop both technical and soft skills through interactive customer simulations. Through the experiences of three Solutions Architects, discover how this innovative learning experience combines hands-on technical practice with real-world scenario training to accelerate professional development in cloud computing.

Kickstarting your AWS Cloud operations journey: A guide for aspiring cloud architects

Learn how to build a strong foundation in AWS cloud operations through this comprehensive guide for aspiring cloud architects and system administrators. From AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification to hands-on labs and immersion days, discover a structured learning path that combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience to help you effectively manage and maintain cloud infrastructure.

Safe and sound in the cloud: Your AWS security training guide

Learn how to build a comprehensive cloud security strategy with this detailed guide to AWS security training resources. From fundamental courses on AWS Skill Builder to advanced certifications, discover the five essential security pillars that will help you protect your cloud deployments through identity management, network protection, data security, threat detection, and governance.

Experience-Based Acceleration: A post-migration guide to success (Part 2)

AWS Experience-Based Acceleration (EBA) is transforming how organizations approach cloud migration and post-migration operations. In this comprehensive guide, learn how to establish robust cloud operations after an EBA migration, focusing on key pillars like monitoring, security, disaster recovery, financial management, and operational excellence. Discover targeted AWS Training resources and practical steps to build team expertise and maximize your AWS investment.

Experience-Based Acceleration: A pre-migration guide to success (Part 1)

AWS Solutions Architects share proven strategies for successful cloud migrations, emphasizing the critical need to establish strong foundations through AWS Training & Certification resources before starting Experience-Based Acceleration (EBA) migrations. Learn how targeted upskilling and proper infrastructure preparation can help organizations avoid common pitfalls and accelerate their cloud journey.

New courses and certification updates from AWS Training and Certification in January 2025

In January 2025, we launched 17 new digital training products on AWS Skill Builder including two new AWS Jam Journeys, additional language availability for Exam Prep materials in support of AWS Certified AI Practitioner and AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer certification exams, as well as a new AWS Builder Lab, Sustainability Strategies with AWS Compute Workload, designed to help identify sustainability strategies using AWS services and tools to optimize usage and costs in an AWS environment.

Maximizing your cloud journey: Engaging an AWS Solutions Architect

AWS Solutions Architects are a free resource to customers and partners and wear three crucial hats: technical advisor, customer advocate, and educator. Learn how you can engage AWS Solutions Architects and benefit from their time-tested expertise and best practices across AWS services, industries, and company sizes.

Gamify your cloud journey: How AWS Jam(s) are created and why they matter

AWS Jam is a unique form of immersive learning in the cloud computing domain that offers an engaging approach to developing AWS skills. This blog post explores the inner workings of AWS Jam and examines the reasons why this innovative learning experience is ideal for cloud enthusiasts, professionals, and organizations alike.

Launch your cloud career with the AWS Cloud Support Associate Certificate

Are you looking to break into the growing field of cloud computing? Prepare for an exciting new career with Amazon Web Services’ latest entry-level professional certificate on Coursera, the AWS Cloud Support Associate Professional Certificate. This seven-course online training program provides the foundational skills needed to launch a career as an AWS Cloud Support Associate in four months or less.