Category: Announcements

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover July’s new AWS training offerings, including 4 new AWS Builder Labs, a free AWS Cloud Quest for generative AI skills, and enhanced certification prep materials. Plus, get a first look at the upcoming AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate exam, replacing the SysOps Administrator certification with expanded coverage of container technologies.

New research reveals how AI is transforming entry-level tech careers, creating unprecedented opportunities in software development, data analysis, cloud engineering, and other high-growth fields. Learn how AWS is aiming to equip 2.7 million students and early-career professionals with the essential AI and cloud skills needed to succeed in these evolving roles.