Our Upskilling Commitments

Three new training initiatives focus on helping Ukrainians rejoin the workforce, reskilling IT workers for mid-level cloud careers, and creating learning opportunities for those with limited tech skills, as part of AWS’s commitment to provide 29 million people with free training by 2025.

Our free training is designed to meet a wide variety of schedules and learning goals. Each program offers something different. Learn more and get started.

The world is increasingly going digital—from the way we work to the way we live. New research by Gallup quantifies the benefits of digital skills training for individuals, organizations, and communities, including driving an estimated $6.3 trillion in global GDP each year.

AWS Skill Builder provides access to over 600 free, on-demand courses. AWS Skill Builder offers engaging content to meet different learning goals and styles in up to 14 languages. Individuals can also get course recommendations for learning plans aligned to job roles and technology areas, helping people access the most relevant content for their skill level. Content is designed for everyone from individuals looking to build foundational cloud computing skills, to seasoned IT professionals who want to stay up to date on the latest technologies.

AWS Skills Centers are Amazon’s dedicated, in-person cloud learning spaces designed for anyone who is curious about cloud computing, career possibilities in the industry, and the skills needed to achieve their cloud career goals. The centers in Seattle and Arlington, VA feature interactive exhibits on robotics, space, gaming, sports, and other real-world applications of cloud computing. The centers also offer free, in-person classes for adults with little or no background in technology.

AWS re/Start is a free, cohort-based workforce development training program that helps individuals build cloud computing skills and connects participants with employment opportunities at local employers. We have two tracks: AWS re/Start Foundation helps unemployed or underemployed individuals with little or no tech experience get the skills they need to launch new careers in cloud computing; and AWS re/Start Associate helps individuals with non-cloud IT experience augment their skills to pivot into mid-level cloud roles. The program connects more than 98% of graduates with interview opportunities.

AWS Educate offers hundreds of hours of free training resources and the opportunity for hands-on practice on the AWS Management Console. Designed specifically for the pre-professional learner, AWS Educate provides students and educators with online, self-paced cloud learning resources at no cost.

Amazon’s Machine Learning University offers anyone, anywhere the opportunity to access to the same machine learning courses used to train Amazon’s own developers on machine learning. MLU provides a free, comprehensive self-service pathway to understand the foundations of machine learning.

A two-day training course on fiber optic installation and repair hosted in collaboration with Sumitomo Electric Lightwave. Fusion splicing is the joining of two optical fibers to create a continuous light path, carrying data to technologies including phones, internet, and television.

From interactive gaming to online courses, Amazon offers a wealth of ways to master the cloud.

The game-based role-playing experience ‘AWS Cloud Quest: Cloud Practitioner’ and an enhanced AWS Educate program offer free hands-on learning opportunities for people seeking cloud computing skills.

Amazon introduces AWS online courses in the US for people looking to upskill and advance their careers.