AWS Training and Certification Blog

Riot Games’ Director of Global Operations Allyson Gormley shares how she evolved from executive assistant to leading AWS-powered Remote Broadcast Centers, proving that success in tech doesn’t require a traditional technical background. Her journey highlights how AWS Skill Builder and Certifications can help professionals at any stage build cloud and AI expertise, whether they’re just starting or looking to advance their IT careers.

Transform your machine learning projects into production success with this comprehensive guide to Amazon SageMaker AI. AWS solutions architects share proven strategies through five essential milestones, providing practical tools and expert insights to accelerate your ML journey from development to deployment.

Learn AWS cloud architecture through strategic gameplay with AWS Card Clash, now available on mobile devices. This free 3D virtual card game transforms complex cloud concepts into an engaging learning experience, featuring multiple learning paths from Cloud Practitioner to Generative AI, and both single-player and multiplayer modes to help you master AWS services and architectural patterns while having fun.

In September 2025, we launched five new digital training products on AWS Skill Builder including a mobile app for AWS Card Clash (available for Apple and Android products), a new way to share your AWS achievements via Skills Profile, and three new digital training courses. In addition, registration is now open for the AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate exam (formerly known as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate), along with supporting Exam Prep materials.

Showcase your AWS expertise with the new Skills Profile in AWS Skill Builder – a centralized, verified platform to display your AWS certifications, achievements, and badges. This professional tool allows learners to share their cloud journey with confidence while building credibility in the industry through customizable sharing options and trusted verification from AWS.

Get inspired by Mike Band’s journey from sports statistics enthusiast to NFL Next Gen Stats analytics leader, where he leverages AWS machine learning to revolutionize football analytics. This insider look reveals how passion, curiosity, and continuous learning can transform a childhood interest in sports data into a groundbreaking career at the intersection of athletics and technology.

Check out our latest training releases, including expanded language offerings for AWS Certified AI Practitioner and Cloud Practitioner exams, a new Agentic AI Foundations course, and enhanced AWS Jam access for team subscribers.

Discover the comprehensive pathway to becoming AWS Certified in Machine Learning – Specialty in this detailed guide. Learn about the four key domains, preparation strategies, and resources available whether you’re starting fresh or building upon existing AWS certifications to meet the growing demand for ML professionals.

Learn how to bridge the gap between AWS certification knowledge and hands-on experience using Amazon Q Developer CLI. Discover how this AI-powered tool can help you generate customized AWS projects, provide implementation guidance, and build your practical cloud portfolio.

Learn all about Amazon OpenSearch Service, from foundational courses to advanced AI capabilities, with this curated guide to AWS training resources, hands-on workshops, and certification paths designed for developers, analysts, and IT professionals looking to build search and analytics skills in the cloud.