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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.
New courses and certification updates from AWS Training and Certification in August 2025
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.
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.
How an infrastructure developer leverages AI certification to drive innovation
An infrastructure developer’s proactive approach to AI transformation showcases the power of AWS Certification programs. Alexandra Fernandez’s journey illustrates how technical professionals can innovate beyond their current roles, building practical AI solutions while preparing for an AI-driven future.
Begin your AWS journey with new free AWS Builder Labs learning plan on AWS Skill Builder
Get hands-on experience with essential AWS services through 10 free labs covering Amazon EC2, S3, Lambda, and more in the new Introduction to AWS Cloud learning plan. Practice at your own pace in a real AWS environment while building practical skills in cloud infrastructure, security, and modern application development.
Navigating your way into cloud security: Skills, roles, and career trajectories
This comprehensive blog post serves as a career roadmap for cybersecurity professionals, detailing the journey from entry-level SOC analyst positions to advanced security architect roles. It explores the evolving landscape of cloud security careers, highlighting essential technical competencies, certification pathways, and emerging opportunities.
Transform your Machine Learning career through AWS Jam
Level up your machine learning engineering skills with AWS Jam, an innovative training program that combines instructor-led learning with gamified, hands-on challenges. Through eight real-world scenarios, tackle everything from LLM fine-tuning to responsible AI implementation while gaining practical experience with AWS machine learning services in a competitive, sandbox environment.
AWS Generative AI for Developers Professional Certificate
Unlock the power of generative AI with the AWS Generative AI for Developers Professional Certificate. Learn to build smart apps using Amazon Bedrock and Amazon Q Developer, gaining hands-on experience with foundation models, prompt engineering, and AI-driven automation. Elevate your software development skills and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Learn generative AI with AWS Cloud Quest: Generative AI Practitioner
Start your generative AI journey with AWS Cloud Quest: Generative AI Practitioner, a free game-based learning experience that transforms complex AI concepts into interactive adventures. Through hands-on labs and engaging gameplay, learn to build real AI solutions using Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q, and other AWS services while earning an official AWS Cloud Quest badge to showcase your new skills.