Upskilling: Workforce Programs for the Public

Upskilling: Workforce Programs for the Public

We want to make it easy for employees to develop their skills to grow their careers. More than 350,000 U.S. employees have participated in our free education and skills training programs since 2019. We’ve also invested hundreds of millions of dollars to provide free cloud computing skills training to millions of people around the world with programs for the public.

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Our Programs

AWS Skill Builder
AWS Skill Builder provides access to over 600 free, on-demand courses. AWS Skill Builder offers engaging content to meet different learning goals and styles in up to 14 languages. Individuals can also get course recommendations for learning plans aligned to job roles and technology areas, helping people access the most relevant content for their skill level. Content is designed for everyone from individuals looking to build foundational cloud computing skills, to seasoned IT professionals who want to stay up to date on the latest technologies.
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AWS Skills Centers
AWS Skills Centers are Amazon’s dedicated, in-person cloud learning spaces designed for anyone who is curious about cloud computing, career possibilities in the industry, and the skills needed to achieve their cloud career goals. The centers in Seattle and Arlington, VA., and Cape Town, South Africa, feature interactive exhibits on robotics, space, gaming, sports, and other real-world applications of cloud computing. The centers also offer free, virtual and in-person instructor-led classes for adults with little or no background in technology.
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AWS re/Start
AWS re/Start is a free, cohort-based program that provides more than 400 hours of instructional learning to participants and connects participants with employment opportunities at local employers. We have two tracks: AWS re/Start Foundation helps unemployed or underemployed individuals with little or no tech experience get the skills they need to launch new careers in cloud computing, and AWS re/Start Associate helps individuals with non-cloud information technology (IT) experience augment their skills to pivot into midlevel cloud roles. The program connects more than 98% of graduates with interview opportunities.
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AWS Educate
AWS Educate offers an extensive library of free, self-paced online training that covers a range of topics – from cloud fundamentals to innovative technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning. Designed specifically for the curious, new-to-cloud learner, AWS Educate provides simple, barrier-free access to learn, practice, and evaluate your cloud skills without creating an Amazon or AWS account.
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Machine Learning University
Amazon’s Machine Learning University offers anyone, anywhere the opportunity to access to the same machine learning courses used to train Amazon’s own developers on machine learning. MLU provides a free, comprehensive self-service pathway to understand the foundations of machine learning.
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AWS Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing Certificate Program
There are two unique opportunities for interested learners to broaden their knowledge-base in fiber and fiber optic fusion splicing via interactive workshops. Both workshops are free, designed to equip participants with critical skills, and are led by experts in collaboration with AWS, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, and local education and training organizations.
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