AWS Training and Certification Blog

AWS Training gives AWS Partners a competitive advantage

Editor’s Note: This blog is designed to inform employees of AWS Partner organizations about the complimentary AWS Training offerings available to them and the benefits of investing in growing their skills.

Companies using Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud technology need skilled individuals who understand how to harness its value. With technology constantly evolving, it’s important for AWS Partner organizations to keep pace in order to address their customers’ most pressing cloud needs. That’s why AWS Training and Certification provides you with the training and resources to take your AWS Cloud skills to the next level. Whether you’re new to cloud or a seasoned professional at an AWS Partner organization, the right training can help you continuously and confidently deliver value and fresh ideas to your customers.

As an employee of an AWS Partner, you can take advantage of complimentary access to AWS Training courses developed by the experts at AWS. Covering more than 30 AWS service areas—from cyber security, data analytics, and more—you can grow your technical skills with self-paced digital courses, live instructor-led classroom courses (in person and virtual), webinars, and more.

Why should I sign up for an AWS Partner training courses?

Taking the courses recommended in this blog will give you the knowledge to build with and implement the latest AWS services. According to a recent AWS-commissioned report from Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), 78% of AWS Partners surveyed reported that AWS Training gives them the expertise to answer customer questions about cloud operations and 77% reported seeing an increased ability to communicate the benefits of AWS solutions to their customers.

Additionally, your dedication to continuous learning demonstrates to customers your commitment to staying on the cutting edge of the latest AWS offerings, thus making each project, implementation, and business objective the best it can be.

Smartronix, a member of the AWS Partner Network, has employees who have recently engaged in AWS Training and Certification courses. Robert Lange, a service delivery manager at Smartronix, said, “I recently completed the AWS Cloud Practitioner Accelerator course. Through interactive and informative online sessions, self-paced study, and course material that has already proven relevant to my daily role, I was able to pass the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification exam and achieve two additional AWS Partner badges.”

Learn in a way that works for you with exclusive AWS Training content for AWS Partners

No matter how much time you have available to dedicate to training, we have learning solutions for you. From courses authored by AWS experts, purpose built to increase your competence and confidence for building on the cloud, you can select from both on-demand digital and live classroom training courses. On-demand digital courses allow you to learn at your own pace, while classroom courses let you to learn from expert AWS instructors and ask questions along the way.

For those new to the AWS Cloud, get started with one or more of these courses.

Then, keep the learning going with our intermediate- and advanced-level courses across the various AWS service areas, or follow one of the 25+ new learning plans in AWS Skill Builder.

What makes Partner Accreditation unique?

Partner Accreditation courses are foundational training courses that help you build essential AWS Cloud knowledge and technical skills. Upon completing an Accreditation course, you earn a digital badge that you can add to your LinkedIn profile to validate to your professional network your knowledge of cutting-edge cloud computing challenges. They highlight your new skill set and can help you reach new career goals, like promotions or career changes.

Get started earning a Partner Accreditation:

Set your own path and sign up today

It’s easy to start your education journey with AWS. Go to AWS Partner Central, click Join AWS Partner Network, and follow the steps to sign up. Once you set up your Partner Central login, you can access all of the Partner-exclusive training provided by AWS. Now you’re on your way to leveling up your skills and furthering your career.