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Safe and sound in the cloud: Your AWS security training guide

Learn how to build a comprehensive cloud security strategy with this detailed guide to AWS security training resources. From fundamental courses on AWS Skill Builder to advanced certifications, discover the five essential security pillars that will help you protect your cloud deployments through identity management, network protection, data security, threat detection, and governance.

From curious beginner to building real AWS projects: My cloud journey with AWS Educate

From cloud novice to AWS project builder: One learner’s transformative journey with AWS Educate. Follow along as Nikhil Nareddula shares how he leveraged free resources, hands-on labs, and community support to build real-world cloud solutions—starting from zero experience. His story demonstrates how anyone with curiosity and determination can begin their cloud career through structured learning paths and practical application.

Experience-Based Acceleration: A post-migration guide to success (Part 2)

AWS Experience-Based Acceleration (EBA) is transforming how organizations approach cloud migration and post-migration operations. In this comprehensive guide, learn how to establish robust cloud operations after an EBA migration, focusing on key pillars like monitoring, security, disaster recovery, financial management, and operational excellence. Discover targeted AWS Training resources and practical steps to build team expertise and maximize your AWS investment.

Experience-Based Acceleration: A pre-migration guide to success (Part 1)

AWS Solutions Architects share proven strategies for successful cloud migrations, emphasizing the critical need to establish strong foundations through AWS Training & Certification resources before starting Experience-Based Acceleration (EBA) migrations. Learn how targeted upskilling and proper infrastructure preparation can help organizations avoid common pitfalls and accelerate their cloud journey.

Turning daydreams into solutions: My AWS Cloud Institute experience

Follow one scientist’s inspiring journey from the lab to the cloud as he transforms his career through AWS Cloud Institute. Learn how this comprehensive nine-month program combines hands-on learning, expert mentorship, and industry-recognized certifications to help professionals transition into cloud computing careers.

Bridging the cloud skills gap: Inside UVA’s cyber bootcamp at AWS Skills Center Arlington

Join UVA students as they dive into cloud computing and cybersecurity through an innovative bootcamp at AWS Skills Center Arlington. Learn how this comprehensive program combines hands-on learning, industry networking, and AWS certification prep to launch tech careers, and discover how AWS Skills Centers are making similar opportunities accessible to learners everywhere.

Beyond the server room: Transform your IT career with AWS

Three former data center technicians share their journey to becoming AWS Solutions Architects, offering a roadmap for IT professionals looking to transform their careers. From learning essential compute concepts to gaining hands-on experience with AWS services, this blog post provides valuable insights and resources for those ready to level up their skills in cloud computing.

From cloud novice to award-winning game developer: A journey with AWS Cloud Institute

Discover how JC Boissy transformed from a cloud novice to an award-winning game developer through AWS Cloud Institute. His journey from managing cloud projects to creating CloudJack-21, an innovative serverless card game that earned recognition in the 2024 AWS Game Builder Challenge, showcases the power of structured cloud-skills training and hands-on experience.

AWS re/Start and Momentum: Building pathways for women in tech

Discover how AWS re/Start and Momentum are creating pathways for women in tech through their collaborative workforce development program. Learn about the upcoming opportunities to engage with newly certified AWS Certified Cloud Practitioners and how your organization can contribute to building a more inclusive tech future while strengthening your technical teams.