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New Twitch show! All Things AWS, a variety-style show for the cloud-curious

We’re rolling out a brand-new Twitch series called All Things AWS! This new series helps you learn cloud concepts while having a little bit of goofy fun. All Things AWS features a mix of everything that makes learning great, with informative segments, Q&As with AWS leaders, skits, spoofs, and games. Join us on Thursday, September 29, at 4:00 p.m. PT.

The value of data and pursuing the AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty certification

Gain tips and guidance from four AWS Solutions Architects for how you can build your skills and expertise in data analytics and pursue the AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty certification.

10 examples of scenario-based learning from AWS Training and Certification

Are you just getting started with your cloud learning journey and looking for opportunities to learn the fundamentals of Amazon Web Services (AWS) using training that is scenario-based? Take a look at 10 examples of training from AWS Training and Certification that provides situational, human-centered, scenario-based learning to advance your cloud knowledge.

Find a role in the cloud—even if you’re not technical

Curious about the options for a job in cloud? It’s no longer limited to individuals in historically technical roles. Explore your options at our free Cloud Career Exploration Day event on September 14, 2022 at the AWS Skills Center in Seattle and virtually. We’ll explore what the cloud is, what you need to know, what job roles are available, and why so many employers are hiring people with cloud skills.

When cloud curiosity leads to a career transformation

Are you currently in a technical role but don’t have much experience with the cloud? Learn how one learner with prior app developer experience utilized instructor-led training courses through AWS Training and Certification to grow cloud expertise, earn three AWS Certifications, and transition into a role as a solutions architect.

image of eight AWS storage learning path badges a learner can earn

Earn new badges by building your cloud storage knowledge

AWS Training and Certification provides flexible Storage learning plans through AWS Skill Builder to help you build in-demand cloud storage knowledge by progressing from foundational to advanced concepts. AWS Storage digital learning badges are available to showcase your knowledge once you score 80% or higher on the associated online assessment for any of these learning plans.

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate exam updated to align with latest trends and innovations

The AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate exam is updated as of August 30, 2022. The updates reflect increased enterprise demand for optimizations in fast-changing areas such as security, resiliency, data volume, cost optimization, and the design of high-performance systems. Learn about the changes and how to prepare for the new exam.

Steps to implement cloud skilling programs to jump-start digital transformation

As more organizations are investing in digital transformation to accelerate business growth and competitive positioning, they’re quickly finding they lack the necessary cloud-skilled talent to help reach their cloud goals. This blog post shares actionable steps leaders can take now to stand up cloud skills training programs to support their cloud business goals, retain valuable talent, and become an organization where skills development is the key ingredient to innovation.