The May release from AWS brings news of new training and certification updates designed to help individuals and teams develop the necessary skills to work with AWS services and solutions. This month, 33 new digital training products were launched on AWS Skill Builder, including two new AWS Builder Labs, a course on building applications with AWS NoSQL databases, a course for partners on Generative AI in AWS Essentials (Business), and localized versions of exam preparation courses for AWS Certified Cloud Professional, DevOps Professional Engineer, and Solutions Architect Professional.
AWS Skill Builder Subscriptions are now available globally and offer enhanced AWS Certification exam preparation and hands-on AWS Cloud training through features like AWS Cloud Quest, AWS Industry Quest, AWS Builder Labs, and challenges AWS Jam. These subscriptions also provide access to AWS Digital Classroom courses for more in-depth instruction from experts.
AWS Builder Labs allow individuals to practice cloud skills hands-on in the AWS Management Console at their own pace, with over 200 labs available through Individual and Team subscriptions. The AWS Digital Classroom combines live in-person training with digital learning, offering comprehensive knowledge and skills through instructor recordings, demonstrations, labs, knowledge checks, and assessments. Users can enjoy flexibility in time, location, and pacing with the ability to pause, rewind, and revisit content.
AWS has also updated their Certification Exam Preparation courses, offering standard and enhanced versions for exams such as AWS Certified Cloud Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional, and Solutions Architect Professional in multiple languages. Additionally, AWS Skill Builder provides access to over 600 free digital courses and learning plans for students worldwide.
For AWS Partners, exclusive training content is available through AWS Training and Certification, with the updated course on Generative AI in AWS Essentials (Enterprise) covering AWS’s offerings in generative AI products and services, including opportunities to leverage Amazon Bedrock.
Overall, the new training and certification updates from AWS aim to provide individuals and teams with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively work with AWS services and solutions.
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