AWS Skills Center Arlington
Visit the AWS Skills Center in Arlington for free instructor-led cloud training
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Computer Foundations series
This four-part series will guide you through the foundations of computers and networks.
Becoming a Cloud Practitioner series
This three-part series will help you prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.
Cloud Career series
These sessions will introduce you to typical entry-level job roles and help you plan your path to a cloud career.
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Visit AWS Skills Center Arlington
Location and directions
AWS Skills Center Arlington is a street level space located near Amazon’s HQ2.
Address: 1550-G Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
Contact us: aws-skills-center-arlington@amazon.com
Hours of operation
- Tuesday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm (Cloud Discovery Space only)
Holiday closures:
The AWS Skills Center will be closed for winter break between 24 December, 2023 and 7 January, 2024.
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What is AWS Skills Center Arlington?
AWS Skills Center offers free, in-person classes and experiences designed for anyone in the Arlington community who is curious about cloud computing and future career possibilities in the cloud—no technology background necessary. It also features a Cloud Discovery Space with interactive exhibits showcasing robotics, space, machine learning, gaming, and smart home technology to help inspire additional learning.
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What should I expect to learn?
The primary purpose of the foundational learning experiences available at AWS Skills Centers is to guide learners towards outcomes like becoming an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, building introductory-level, solutions-specific cloud skills, or discovering other AWS Training and Certification program offerings. These are critical steps to set learners up as future builders and cloud employees.
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Is everything offered at the Skills Center free?
Yes. Visiting AWS Skills Center is free, as are the foundational classes offered. There may be opportunities for organizations to book the space for events. Please reach out to aws-skills-center-arlington@amazon.com.
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Planning your visits
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Who can visit? Do I need to purchase tickets/passes?
Anyone can visit, and there are no tickets to be purchased as all of our offerings are free of charge. All visitors will have to sign in at the reception area prior to entering our Cloud Discovery Space, and anyone enrolling in a course will have to register with our learning management system. Children 14-17 can sign-in to the Cloud Discovery Space as guests. All children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Do I need to schedule my visit in advance?
The Cloud Discovery Space does not require any scheduling for groups of less than 20 people. Groups with more than 20 are required to pre-register with our reception team to facilitate a smoother experience. All courses available in our classrooms will require sign-up in advance.
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What are the guidelines for group visits?
If you want to schedule a group class, email aws-skills-center-arlington@amazon.com.
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Is the AWS Skills Center accessible for visitors with disabilities?
The AWS Skills Center follows best practices in accessibility and is designed for everyone. All exhibits have closed captioning, all areas (Cloud Discovery Space exhibits, classrooms, restrooms) are wheelchair accessible, we have tactile maps for blind or visually impaired, and have seating throughout if needed at any time. If you need further assistance or have questions, please reach out to aws-skills-center-arlington@amazon.com.
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Is there a place to store bags or coats?
Only for individuals enrolled in classes. There are areas to store back/coats in the classrooms.
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Can I take photos and video in the exhibition or classes?
Yes, within the Cloud Discovery Space, but not within classroom settings.
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