Free AWS training courses

Why learn about Cloud Computing and AWS?

If you're in the same boat, an absolute beginner like I was when I first started, I strongly recommend taking a quick detour to this article first:

Cloud Computing: What it is and why should tech beginners learn it?

https://dev.to/aws-builders/cloud-computing-why-should-tech-beginners-learn-it-2khe

Related articles:

How to get started with AWS (for absolute beginners)

https://dev.to/aws-builders/how-to-get-started-with-aws-for-absolute-beginners-3m7d

How I prepared myself for the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certificate

https://dev.to/suzanamelo/how-i-prepared-myself-for-the-aws-cloud-practitioner-certificate-5a1f

TRAINING COURSES:

Fundamentals:

Cloud Essentials - Knowledge Badge Readiness Path:

https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/public/learning_plan/view/82/cloud-essentials-knowledge-badge-readiness-path

Cloud practitioner:

https://aws.amazon.com/training/learn-about/cloud-practitioner/

Learning AWS playing games

Start with the AWS Cloud Practitioner Quest. A beginner's game-based learning with 12 hands-on exercises. A 3D role-playing game to help you build practical AWS Cloud skills

Register here: https://aws.amazon.com/training/digital/aws-cloud-quest/

AWS Cloud Practitioner Certificate

AWS Power Hour: Cloud Practitioner

https://pages.awscloud.com/global-traincert-twitch-power-hour-cloud-practitioner.html

More AWS Free training and learning badges

Architecting:

https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/external/view/elearning/108/aws-well-architected-foundations

AWS for Games:

https://go.aws/3l6fYf7

https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/public/learning_plan/view/1570/aws-for-games-learning-plan-cloud-game-development

Serverless:

https://go.aws/3UZpFs0

Object Storage:

https://go.aws/3wv8cyx

Block Storage:

https://go.aws/3wv8cyx

File Storage:

https://go.aws/3wv8cyx

Storage Data Migration:

https://go.aws/3wv8cyx

Data Protection & Disaster Recovery:

https://go.aws/3wv8cyx

AWS Training and Certification

Hosts free training events, both online and in-person

https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn

https://aws.amazon.com/training/

https://www.aws.training/

Free AWSome courses on Udemy:

Starting your Career with Amazon AWS

https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-start-a-carrer-in-cloud-computing-with-amazon-aws/

Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Zero to Hero

https://www.udemy.com/course/amazon-web-services-aws-v

Serverless computing in AWS

https://www.udemy.com/course/serverless-computing-in-aws/

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate Introduction

https://www.udemy.com/course/aws-certified-solutions-architect-associate-in-30-days/

Amazon Web Services - Learning and Implementing AWS Solution

https://www.udemy.com/course/amazon-web-services-aws/

All About AWS Lambda and Serverless

https://www.udemy.com/course/bootcamp-for-aws-serverless-application-modeling-development/

AWS Tutorials - DynamoDB and Database Migration Service

https://www.udemy.com/course/namrata-h-shah-aws-tutorials-dynamodb-and-database-migration-service/

Multitier architecture with AWS

https://www.udemy.com/course/multitier-architecture-with-aws/

Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2: An Introduction

https://www.udemy.com/course/amazon-web-services-aws-ec2-an-introduction/

Amazon Web Services (AWS): CloudFormation

https://www.udemy.com/course/amazon-web-services-aws-cloudformation/

AWS VPC Transit Gateway - Hands On Learning!

https://www.udemy.com/course/aws-vpc-transit-gateway/

Cloud Computing With Amazon Web Services

https://www.udemy.com/course/cloud-computing-with-amazon-web-services-part-1/

A Practical Introduction to Cloud Computing

https://www.udemy.com/course/introduction-cloud-computing/

Introduction to Cloud Computing for Beginners in 30 mins

https://www.udemy.com/course/cloud-computing-basics/

AWS + Serverless

https://www.udemy.com/course/aws-serverless-lambda/

Free AWSome training courses on EDX

AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

https://www.edx.org/course/aws-cloud-practitioner-essentials

AWS Cloud Technical Essentials

https://www.edx.org/course/aws-cloud-technical-essentials

Building Modern Python Applications on AWS

https://www.edx.org/course/building-modern-python-applications-on-aws

Amazon DynamoDB: Building NoSQL Database-Driven Applications

https://www.edx.org/course/amazon-dynamodb-building-nosql-database-driven-app

Getting Started with Data Analytics on AWS

https://www.edx.org/course/getting-started-with-data-analytics-on-aws

A few more free courses that you can take to achieve badges:

AWS Serverless training. Learn how to architect, deploy, and secure event-driven solutions.

Sign up here: https://go.aws/3UZpFs0

Storage training. Dive deep into AWS storage offerings: Object, File, Block, and how to architect hybrid solutions.

Register here: https://go.aws/3wv8cyx

Don’t know how to get started? Find your career path!

Visit the AWS Cloud career center and learn about different career paths in the cloud:

https://training.resources.awscloud.com/cloud-career-center

Take a quiz and identify which cloud role is right for you:

https://amazonmr.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bl2UyYbqkVfeScm

You can start learning Cloud, Security, DevOps with over 500+ free courses:

https://skillbuilder.aws

If you are interested in getting hands-on with AI check out the free ML environment:

https://studiolab.sagemaker.aws/

AWS re/Start skills development and training program

AWS re/Start is a - 12-week, full-time - global program delivered in many countries. Find your country here:

https://aws.amazon.com/training/restart/

In Aotearoa, New Zealand, AWS re/Start is delivered in collaboration with Te Pūkenga

https://www.xn--tepkenga-szb.ac.nz/aws-restart/

Building projects

The Best Cloud Projects To Get Hired For Beginners

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZOK9RC7t00

The Best AWS Cloud Projects To Get You Hired FAST (For Beginners)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2eBGsReQP0

Top 10 Cloud Computing Projects For Beginners In 2024 | Cloud Computing Project Ideas | Simplilearn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8q9JWskRt0

AWS Project: How to Create a Static Website for Free Using Amazon S3, Step by Step

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H83xYoC3z4A

AWS Project - Build a Full End-to-End Web App with 7 Services | Step-by-Step Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6v6t5z6AsU&t=0s

You also should learn

Tech Fundamentals

https://learn.cantrill.io/p/tech-fundamentals