AWS Academy
Empowering higher education institutions to prepare students for industry-recognized certifications and careers in the cloud
Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Academia
As cloud technologies continue to help organizations transform at a rapid pace, employees with the necessary cloud skills are in high demand. According to LinkedIn data, cloud computing is the number one hard skill companies need most.
AWS Academy provides higher education institutions with a free, ready-to-teach cloud computing curriculum that prepares students to pursue industry-recognized certifications and in-demand cloud jobs. Our curriculum helps educators stay at the forefront of AWS Cloud innovation so that they can equip students with the skills they need to get hired in one of the fastest-growing industries.
Program Benefits
Institutions
- Become a leader in cloud education
- Develop and retain educators
Educators
- Access innovative cloud courses
- Receive complimentary AWS professional training
- Receive 50% discounts on AWS Certification exams
Students
- Land a well-paid job in one of the fastest-growing industries
- Gain skills hiring managers value
- Receive 50% discounts on AWS Certification exams
AWS Academy Member Institutions
About the Curriculum
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Cloud Foundations
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Developing
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Architecting
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Operations
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Machine Learning
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Data Analytics
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Cloud Foundations
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AWS Academy Cloud Foundations
This introductory course provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support. It contains 20 hours of course content and prepares students to pursue an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification.
Recommended progressionCourseAWS Academy Cloud Foundations
E x a mAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner -
Developing
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AWS Academy Cloud Developing
This intermediate-level course will help students gain technical expertise in development with cloud technologies. It will also help them prepare for the AWS Certified Developer - Associate certification exam. Upon completion, students will be able to develop with the AWS SDK and identify best practices for building and deploying applications in the AWS Cloud. This course contains approximately 40 hours of content delivered through lectures and hands-on labs.
We recommend that students take AWS Academy Cloud Foundations or equivalent before taking this course.
Recommended progressionCourseAWS Academy Cloud Foundations
E x a mAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
CourseAWS Academy Cloud Developing
E x a mAWS Certified Developer - Associate -
Architecting
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AWS Academy Cloud Architecting
This intermediate-level course covers the fundamentals of building IT infrastructure on AWS and helps students gain the skills they need to pursue the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification. This course contains approximately 40 hours of content delivered through lectures, hands-on labs, and project work.
We recommend that students take AWS Academy Cloud Foundations or equivalent before taking this course.
Recommended progressionCourseAWS Academy Cloud Foundations
E x a mAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
CourseAWS Academy Cloud Architecting
E x a mAWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate -
Operations
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AWS Academy Cloud Operations
This intermediate-level course will prepare students to pursue in-demand DevOps, support, and cloud operations roles at the entry level. It will also help them prepare for the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate exam. Through case studies, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, students will learn how to troubleshoot various scenarios and automate deployments of networks and systems on AWS. This course contains approximately 40 hours of content delivered through lectures and hands-on labs.
We recommend that students take AWS Academy Cloud Foundations or equivalent before taking this course.
Recommended progressionCourseAWS Academy Cloud Foundations
E x a mAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
CourseAWS Academy Cloud Operations
E x a mAWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate -
Machine Learning
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AWS Academy Machine Learning Foundations
This introductory course introduces students to the concepts and terminology of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). By the end of this course, students will be able to select and apply ML services to resolve business problems. They will also be able to label, build, train, and deploy a custom ML model. This course contains approximately 20 hours of content delivered through lectures, hands-on labs, and project work.
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Data Analytics
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AWS Academy Data Analytics
These lab exercises teach students how to conduct Big Data analysis with practical, real-world examples. The labs and learning resources are designed to supplement an institution’s existing data analytics courses and provide students with hands-on experience working with data at scale. Geared toward students interested in pursuing careers in data analysis, AWS Academy Data Analytics requires a strong foundation in IT concepts and skills, and it contains seven-and-a-half hours of content.
Recommended progressionCourseAWS Academy Cloud Foundations
E x a mAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
LabsAWS Academy Data Analytics
How to Join
Participation Criteria
AWS Academy membership begins at the institution level. Institutions that meet following criteria can apply:
- Institution offers accredited degree, diploma, certificate, or continuing education programs.
- Applicant is authorized to act as the Central Point of Contact (CPOC) for the institution they represent or can provide the name and contact information of someone who can act in this capacity.
Getting Started
Once the application is accepted, the institution:
- Accepts program Terms & Conditions
- Nominates one or more educators for educator accreditation
- Proposes a class delivery plan
Educator Accreditation
To teach our courses, educators must earn AWS Academy educator accreditation. Educators receive complimentary training and professional development as they pursue AWS Certification and AWS Academy accreditation.
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