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New courses and updates from AWS Training and Certification in March 2022

New AWS Training and Certification offerings and updates in March include three courses focused on storage and backup—a deep dive into Amazon Elastic File System (EFS), a course on AWS FSx for NetApp ONTAP, and an AWS Backup Primer course. Additionally, we’re launching two AWS Internet of Things (IoT) courses, and an advanced AWS-Well Architected classroom course. Specific to AWS Partners, we have an updated technical accreditation . . .

New Twitch Series: AWS Power Hour: SysOps and New Get AWS Certified Challenge

Want to learn how to deploy, manage, and operate workloads on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud? Looking for an interactive and engaging way to prepare for the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate exam? Join us for the new Twitch series, AWS Power Hour: SysOps, and sign up for our latest AWS Certification challenge . . .

New beta exam: AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty

We are releasing an updated AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty exam. Prior to the launch, we are running a beta exam period, offering candidates the opportunity to be one of the first to take the new version of the exam. The beta period is open now and runs through April 11, 2022 . . .

AWS Educate expands access to free cloud education

AWS Training and Certification is excited to announce the relaunch of AWS Educate, which is expanding access to free, on-demand cloud education for learners around the world as young as 13 years old. AWS Educate provides hundreds of hours of free, self-paced training, resources, and labs specifically designed for the new-to-the-cloud learner . . .

AWS Training and Certification provide positive ROI to learners

AWS Training and Certification recently commissioned a research study from Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) of 1,000 learners from IT operations, cybersecurity, application development, and lines-of-business (LOBs), like sales, marketing, finance, and product teams. Respondents included employees in midmarket organizations and enterprises, with representation across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The respondents were asked a series of questions related to their personal learning outcomes. This blog details how these learners perceived the value of AWS Training and Certification . . .

Creating an inclusive culture where technical women can thrive

Today marks International Women’s Day (IWD), a global holiday designed to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It’s also a call to action to advance women’s equality. This post shares key topics discussed during AWS re:Invent 2021, when we brought together an esteemed group of professionals to share how they are #BreakingTheBias in a powerful conversation called Cultivating a Culture Where Technical Women Flourish . . .

Cloud training trends driving business growth in 2022

Maureen Lonergan, Vice President of Training and Certification for Amazon Web Services (AWS), shares the following five trends that are driving training strategies and priorities in 2022: 1) retaining talent supersedes hiring new talent, 2) cloud skills training moves beyond the IT desk, 3) making space and time to prioritize learning, 4) skills training as the innovation enabler, and 5) personalized training becomes the standard . . .