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Category: AWS Training and Certification

Introducing AWS Card Clash mobile: Learn AWS architecture through strategic gameplay

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.

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

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 achievements with the new Skills Profile

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.

From statistics superfan to NFL analytics pioneer: Mike Band’s journey

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.

Strategies for excelling across all four exam domains of the AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty certification

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.

Unlock the power of Amazon OpenSearch Service: Your learning guide for search, analytics, and generative AI solutions

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.

The AWS Tech U survival guide

Get ready to maximize your AWS Tech U experience with this comprehensive guide for early-career cloud professionals. From diving into the core technical curriculum and earning AWS Certifications to exploring Technical Field Communities and seizing shadowing opportunities, learn insider tips for navigating this career-defining program that prepares newly hired talent for technical roles at AWS.