AWS Skills Center Seattle
Visit the AWS Skills Center in Seattle for free in-person cloud training
AWS Skills Center Seattle is a free training center for anyone in the Seattle community who is curious about cloud computing and future job possibilities in the cloud. The center is designed to help people with little to no technology background.
Access fun and engaging cloud skills training and interactive exhibits, as well as career networking and job placement events with local employers and organizations—all for free.
Visit AWS Skills Center Seattle
Location and directions
AWS Skills Center Seattle is located in the Kumo building on the Amazon Seattle Campus.
Address: 1915 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 653-3874
Contact us: aws-skills-center-seattle@amazon.com
Parking is in the Midtown 21 Garage located at 1007 Stewart Street.
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Get Directions:
I-5 North:
Follow I-5 North to Olive Way exit, take EXIT 166
Turn slight RIGHT onto Olive Way
Turn LEFT onto Bellevue Ave
Take the 1st LEFT onto E Denny Way
Take the 2nd LEFT onto Stewart St
Turn RIGHT onto Terry Ave
Kumo will be on the LEFTI-5 South:
Follow I-5 South to EXIT 166 towards Stewart St/Denny Way
Turn slight RIGHT onto Stewart St
Turn RIGHT onto Terry Ave
Kumo will be on the LEFTParking Information: Parking for the AWS Skills Center is in the Midtown 21 Garage (located at 1007 Stewart St), diagonally across the street from the AWS Skills Center and it requires to pull a ticket. There are several other parking spaces available around the building. Amazon does not provide free parking validations.
Hours of operation
- Tuesday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm (Cloud Discovery Space only)
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Closed during major holidays »
- Winter break - Dec 22, 2022 - Jan 07, 2023
In-person Classroom Training offerings
Fundamental | 4 hours
In this course, you will learn basic computer and networking concepts. It is designed for those that do not have existing computer technology skills. This course teaches what is required for computers and networks to work and includes hands-on knowledge of computer hardware components.
In this three-part series, you will learn concepts that will help you prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. In part one, you will learn about the basics of the AWS Cloud, AWS global infrastructure, Amazon EC2, and other services.
This series should be taken in order and is designed for those that do not have existing computer technology skills.
In this three-part series, you will learn concepts that will help you prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. In part two, you will learn about networking in the AWS Cloud. You will also learn about storage, database, and security services.
This series should be taken in order and is designed for those that do not have existing computer technology skills.
In this three-part series, you will learn concepts that will help you prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. In part three, you will build upon the first two courses and also learn about monitoring the AWS Cloud using several services, how AWS services are billed, tools to help you control costs, and methods for migrating your existing infrastructure into the AWS Cloud.
This series should be taken in order and is designed for those that do not have existing computer technology skills.
Fundamental | 4 hours
In this course, you will learn how the exam is structured, including question formats, content domains, and the breakdown of questions across those domains. You will also learn techniques to help you understand what an exam question is asking for, what the responses mean, and how to eliminate inaccurate responses. During the course, you will have the chance to apply knowledge and test concepts through a series of practice exam questions.
Fundamental | 4 hours
In this course, business leaders learn the fundamental concepts of cloud computing and how a cloud strategy can help them meet their organizations critical business objectives. The course explores the key advantages of cloud computing while reviewing topics such as security and compliance to facilitate discussions with other business and technology leaders.
Fundamental | 1 hour
In this class, you’ll learn about the typical entry-level job roles in the Cloud. You will be introduced to the concept of physical networks and cloud-based services and how job roles can overlap these two solutions. You'll also learn about specific competencies, qualifications, and possible certifications that align to each of these roles.
Fundamental | 1 hour
In this class you will learn to identify the next steps in your career journey. You will also learn to identify your goals in a cloud career and how to identify the training you would need to achieve your goals.
Fundamental | 1 hour
In this class, you’ll learn about the advantages of getting AWS Certified. You’ll also learn about the various certifications offered by AWS and what is available to help you pass these certifications.
Fundamental | 3 hours
In this classroom lab session, you will have the opportunity to work through each of the lab demonstrations that are offered in the 3 part Becoming a Cloud Practitioner course.
Do you have questions about concepts you learned at the AWS Skills Center? Our Office Hours is an open time where our Certified Skills Center Ambassadors can help you find the right learning path, assist you with Cloud Practitioner Essentials (CPE) related questions, and provide guidance on how to apply what you have learned in our courses. You’re welcome to visit us in person and work in our compute lab or join the virtual classroom to talk to us remotely.
Virtual Classroom Training offerings
Fundamental | 4 hours
In this course, you will learn basic computer and networking concepts. It is designed for those that do not have existing computer technology skills. This course teaches what is required for computers and networks to work and includes hands-on knowledge of computer hardware components.
In this three-part series, you will learn concepts that will help you prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. In part one, you will learn about the basics of the AWS Cloud, AWS global infrastructure, Amazon EC2, and other services.
This series should be taken in order and is designed for those that do not have existing computer technology skills.
In this three-part series, you will learn concepts that will help you prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. In part two, you will learn about networking in the AWS Cloud. You will also learn about storage, database, and security services.
This series should be taken in order and is designed for those that do not have existing computer technology skills.
In this three-part series, you will learn concepts that will help you prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. In part three, you will build upon the first two courses and also learn about monitoring the AWS Cloud using several services, how AWS services are billed, tools to help you control costs, and methods for migrating your existing infrastructure into the AWS Cloud.
This series should be taken in order and is designed for those that do not have existing computer technology skills.
Fundamental | 4 hours
In this course, you will learn how the exam is structured, including question formats, content domains, and the breakdown of questions across those domains. You will also learn techniques to help you understand what an exam question is asking for, what the responses mean, and how to eliminate inaccurate responses. During the course, you will have the chance to apply knowledge and test concepts through a series of practice exam questions.
Fundamental | 4 hours
In this course, business leaders learn the fundamental concepts of cloud computing and how a cloud strategy can help them meet their organizations critical business objectives. The course explores the key advantages of cloud computing while reviewing topics such as security and compliance to facilitate discussions with other business and technology leaders.
Fundamental | 1 hour
In this class, you’ll learn about the typical entry-level job roles in the Cloud. You will be introduced to the concept of physical networks and cloud-based services and how job roles can overlap these two solutions. You'll also learn about specific competencies, qualifications, and possible certifications that align to each of these roles.
Fundamental | 1 hour
In this class you will learn to identify the next steps in your career journey. You will also learn to identify your goals in a cloud career and how to identify the training you would need to achieve your goals.
Fundamental | 1 hour
In this class, you’ll learn about the advantages of getting AWS Certified. You’ll also learn about the various certifications offered by AWS and what is available to help you pass these certifications.
4 hours
Do you have questions about concepts you learned at the AWS Skills Center? Our Office Hours is an open time where our Certified Skills Center Ambassadors can help you find the right learning path, assist you with Cloud Practitioner Essentials (CPE) related questions, and provide guidance on how to apply what you have learned in our courses. You’re welcome to visit us in person and work in our compute lab or join the virtual classroom to talk to us remotely.
Upcoming events
Event availability varies regularly. Check back later if no events are available for your desired course.
Explore the Cloud Discovery Space
Exercise your skills in the Cloud Discovery Space interactive exhibits, which showcase robotics, space, machine learning, gaming, and smart home technology. Learn more about our exhibits below.
Space exhibit
Immerse yourself in space and satellite programs that process massive amounts of data in the cloud. Explore the impact of atmospheric storms, climate change, and ocean temperature on environmental processes—from weather and wildfire prediction to Mars exploration.
Home exhibit
Go behind the scenes to discover how cloud-driven devices automate tasks in a smart home. You’ll learn how speech recognition and language processing power the devices that are already enriching our lives, thanks to the cloud.
Robotics exhibit
Experience the amazing capabilities of industrial robotic arms and a fleet of mobile robots connected to the cloud as they function in real-world environments. You can even take control to change how the robots behave in this interactive space powered by the cloud.
Gaming exhibit
Experience how the cloud powers some of your favorite games with an arcade-style video game table and a massive video display. You’ll discover the enormous impact cloud technology has on the entire gaming experience.
Machine Learning exhibit
Explore how machine learning powers DeepRacer, a fully autonomous 1/18th scale race car that continuously adapts to improve its performance through its own learned behavior. This fully immersive simulator demonstrates cloud-based machine learning in action.
Pathfinder exhibit
Explore cloud learning paths with help from the AWS experts. Discover how cloud skills help you unlock new job opportunities, complete a learning assessment, and sign up for free classes—choosing the learning path that’s right for you.
FAQs
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Planning your visits
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Covid precautions
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What is AWS Skills Center Seattle?
AWS Skills Center offers free, in-person classes and experiences designed for anyone in the Seattle 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-seattle@amazon.com.
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Planning your visits
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When is AWS Skills Center Seattle open?
AWS Skills Center Seattle is open to the public as of Nov 22, 2021, Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm (Cloud Discovery Space only, no classes). This schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, please visit https://aws.amazon.com/training/skills-centers/.
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How many people can the AWS Skills Center accommodate?
The Cloud Discovery Space holds up to 140 learners at full occupancy.
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Who can visit? Do I need to purchase tickets/passes?
Anyone can visit, and all offerings are free of charge. You do not need to register if your group has no more than 20 people. All visitors must sign in at the reception area prior to entering our Cloud Discovery Space, and anyone enrolling in a course must register with our learning management system. Children 14-17 can sign in at the Cloud Discovery Space as guests. All children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
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My group has more than 20 people—how do I register?
Groups with more than 20 people are required to pre-register with our reception team. If you want to schedule a group class, email aws-skills-center-seattle@amazon.com.
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Do courses require registration?
Yes, all AWS Skills Center courses require registration. Signing up in advance for your course helps secure your spot, and courses are filled on a first come basis. You can register online or during your visit.
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Is the AWS Skills Center accessible for visitors with disabilities?
The AWS Skills Center follows accessibility best practices. All exhibits have closed captioning. All areas (Cloud Discovery Space exhibits, classrooms, restrooms) are wheelchair accessible and have seating throughout. If you need further assistance or have questions, please reach out to aws-skills-center-seattle@amazon.com.
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Is there a place to store bags or coats?
Yes, but only for individuals enrolled in classes. Storage areas are in the classrooms.
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Can I take photos and video in the exhibition or classes?
Yes, photos and videos are allowed within the Cloud Discovery Space but not within classroom settings.
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Covid precautions
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Are there any restrictions for visitors?
Visitors experiencing flu-like symptoms or that have been in recent contact with a sick person should not visit AWS Skills Center Seattle.
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What are the cleaning/disinfecting procedures?
AWS Skills Center Seattle follows Amazon official guidelines for frequent cleaning and disinfecting.
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Do I need to wear a face covering?
Yes, all occupants of the building must wear a mask at all times (regardless of vaccination status).
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