Author: Priya Ponnuswamy

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.

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.

Discover how Formula 1 strategist Ruth Buscombe leverages data analytics and high-performance computing to make split-second decisions that determine race outcomes. From her groundbreaking work at Ferrari to her role as AWS Motorsports Ambassador, learn how her journey exemplifies the intersection of engineering excellence and motorsport innovation, and explore how AWS Skill Builder can help launch your career.

Discover how dedicating just 20-30 minutes a day can transform your career in cloud computing and AI. With AWS Skill Builder, you can access structured learning paths, hands-on practice, and industry-recognized certifications to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. From cloud fundamentals to generative AI, start your learning journey with resources designed to fit your schedule and skill level.

Registration is now open for the AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate beta exam. This exam is available to take between November 27, 2023 and January 12, 2024, at the discounted price of USD 75. Registration for the standard version of this exam opens March 2024, and the standard version will be available to take starting April 2024. Along with the launch of this new Associate-level certification, we will be retiring AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty on April 9, 2024.

Online proctoring is a testing environment that allows you to take an exam from any private space, such as your home or office. In this post, I’ll share five tips that can help you be successful and confident taking an AWS Certification exam via online proctoring.

Registration is now open for the updated AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional exam. These updates reflect changes in trends, the industry landscape, and the work practices of cloud professionals. If you are preparing for this exam or need to re-certify, you have the option to retake the current on or before March 6, 2023, or the updated AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional starting March 7, 2023.

Registration is now open for the updated AWS Certified Developer – Associate exam. The first day to take the updated AWS Certified Developer – Associate exam is February 28, 2023. The changes to the updated exam are not significant and reflect changes in trends, the industry landscape, and the work practices of cloud professionals. If you need to re-certify, you have the option to retake the current or updated AWS Certified Developer – Associate, or upgrade to the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, which will automatically re-certify the AWS Certified Developer – Associate.

Did you know that we recently updated the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification exam? Registration is now open and the first day to take the new exam is August 30, 2022. This certification showcases your knowledge and skills of AWS technology across a wide range of AWS services. It demonstrates […]