New AWS digital learning experience, technical
courses on Amazon.com, expanded access to AWS re/Start, and
Amazon’s first dedicated in-person cloud learning center will put
cloud skills training into the hands of millions of people
New AWS Global Digital Skills Study finds the
need for digital skills training is greater than ever, with 85% of
workers feeling they need more technical knowledge than they did
pre-pandemic
Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc.
company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced four initiatives to empower
learners and make it even easier for anyone with a desire to learn
to access free cloud computing skills training and unlock new
career possibilities in the cloud. The initiatives announced today
include the launch of AWS Skill Builder—a new digital learning
experience, the addition of AWS courses to the Amazon.com website,
the expansion of the AWS re/Start global reskilling program, and
the opening of the AWS Skills Center—Amazon’s first dedicated,
in-person cloud learning space. In December 2020, Amazon committed
to investing hundreds of millions of dollars to provide free cloud
computing skills training to 29 million people by 2025—reaching
people from all walks of life and all levels of knowledge, in more
than 200 countries and territories. On this mission, Amazon has
already helped over 6 million people gain cloud skills, and the
latest efforts build on the existing commitment by putting skills
training into the hands of millions of people.
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These initiatives come as newly released research shows that the
need for digital skills training is greater than ever. The AWS
Global Digital Skills Study surveyed employers and workers on their
perceptions of digital skills training across 12 countries. The
study found that 85% of workers feel that they now need more
technical knowledge to do their jobs as a result of
pandemic-related changes in their work. Additionally, workers who
take the time to learn new skills are seeing significant benefits,
with 86% reporting greater efficiency in doing their jobs, 85%
experiencing greater personal satisfaction, and 80% reporting
improved employability. Employers who support workforce education
programs also see benefits, with 87% reporting that investments in
digital skills training have allowed their organizations to achieve
their digital transformation goals more quickly and 84% noting
improved worker retention. The full findings of the AWS Global
Digital Skills Study can be found at aboutamazon.com/29million.
“Our goal is to empower anyone with a desire to learn by giving
them access to the tools necessary to excel in cloud computing
careers. Over the next decade, we expect the adoption of cloud
computing across every industry will fuel a vast number of new
jobs, which is why we are investing hundreds of millions of dollars
to develop online courses, local in-person reskilling programs, and
new ways to make it easy for anyone to learn cloud skills,” said
Maureen Lonergan, Vice President of Training and Certification at
AWS. “Lowering barriers to accessing technical skills training is
critical to power a thriving, diverse workforce of the future. The
programs that are part of this commitment are free and designed to
meet a range of learner needs, whether they are totally new to the
cloud computing industry—or even to technology—or experienced
professionals looking to advance their skills.”
Providing engaging, accessible training with AWS Skill
Builder and Amazon.com
To boost the availability of the latest technology skills
curriculum to millions of people around the world, Amazon is
launching AWS Skill Builder. AWS Skill Builder is a new digital
learning experience available in more than 200 countries and
territories, allowing learners to quickly and easily access over
500 free, on-demand courses—including nearly 60 new cloud computing
classes added this year. AWS Skill Builder offers engaging content
to meet different learning goals and styles in 16 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.
To make finding skills training content even more convenient,
free AWS courses are now available on Amazon.com. U.S. shoppers on
the Amazon.com site can access AWS training courses with a single
click. Using the same intuitive, easy-to-use Amazon.com shopping
experience, people looking to advance their cloud computing
knowledge and technology skills can browse for free courses, from
cloud computing basics to advanced cloud architecture, as easily as
finding a new pair of shoes. The content is available via the new
“AWS Courses” section of the Amazon.com site, where consumers can
find and select skills training courses and pick up their learning
wherever they left off. The AWS courses on Amazon.com can also be
found through AWS Training Partners, including additional free
offerings. To get started, visit amazon.com/courses.
Tripling AWS re/Start, the free reskilling program for
unemployed and underemployed people seeking careers in tech
AWS is further expanding training and job opportunities to the
unemployed and underemployed by more than tripling the number of
cities where AWS re/Start is available—from 25 cities in 12
countries in 2020 to 95 cities in 38 countries by the end of 2021.
AWS re/Start is a free, full-time, 12-week program that prepares
individuals with little or no technology experience to pursue
entry-level cloud computing careers. Through real-world,
scenario-based exercises, labs, and coursework, students build a
range of skills in a number of technology areas including Linux,
Python, networking, security, and relational databases. The program
connects up to 90% of graduates with job interview opportunities,
and is focused on individuals from underrepresented communities,
military veterans and their spouses, and those who have lost their
jobs due to outdated skills.
Recent graduates of AWS re/Start, such as former cruise ship
employees, fitness trainers, stay-at-home parents, and
transitioning military members, have successfully used the program
to step into new careers in technology. One person whose life has
been positively impacted by AWS re/Start is Charlotte Wilkins, who
was working at a fast-food restaurant in the UK before losing her
job due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “When I got furloughed, I saw
this as the right time to look at courses and find a new career,”
said Wilkins. “I’ve always been interested in technology and wanted
to learn coding, but I wasn’t sure what course to do as I didn’t
know the skills I would need. What I liked about AWS re/Start is
that it covered a wide range of topics, skills, and cloud computing
concepts. The program has really changed my life and gave me the
tools I needed to start a whole new career path as an associate
solutions engineer at a cloud-based company.”
AWS re/Start is a springboard to help individuals start new
careers, as well as provide cloud computing talent for cloud
customers and partners globally. Andy Tay, global lead of the
Accenture AWS Business Group at Accenture said: “We recognize the
value of diverse perspectives as they help us with the complex work
we do across industries, management levels, and geographic borders.
The AWS re/Start program is an important source for finding and
developing diverse cloud talent and the skills needed, particularly
in underrepresented groups, for critical roles today and in the
future.”
Launching Amazon’s first dedicated in-person cloud learning
center
To further assist individuals who are looking for a career in
the cloud, Amazon is launching the AWS Skills Center in
Seattle—Amazon’s first dedicated, in-person cloud learning space
designed for anyone who is curious about cloud computing, career
possibilities in the industry, and how to gain the skills to
achieve their career goals. AWS will launch additional Skills
Centers in the U.S. and globally in the future. The center features
interactive exhibits on robotics, space, games, sports, and other
real-world applications of cloud computing. Free in-person classes
for adults with little or no background in technology are also
available. Classes will include fundamentals such as Introduction
to Computer Technology, providing beginners with a basic
understanding of computing; Cloud Practitioner Essentials, covering
basic cloud computing concepts; Exam Readiness: Certified Cloud
Practitioner, preparing learners for the AWS Cloud Practitioner
Certification exam; and other foundational courses about game tech,
machine learning, and more. The Skills Center will also host
networking events with local employers and organizations to connect
people with career information and job opportunities. Opening to
the public on November 22, 2021, the Skills Center is free to use
with details on events and classes at
aws.amazon.com/training/skills-centers/seattle-skills-center.
“By 2025, 97 million new roles will emerge due to increasing
digitization,” said Saadia Zahidi, Managing Director of the World
Economic Forum. “Skills are the currency of the future, and
businesses and government must urgently work together to prepare
workers for the jobs of tomorrow. When organizations like Amazon
provide workforce programs for the public, they contribute to
creating increased opportunities for individuals and communities
around the world.”
Amazon’s commitment to train 29 million people for free by 2025
on cloud computing skills is just one aspect of the company’s
overall workforce development efforts—which also include science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education programs
for children, collaborations with colleges and universities, and a
$1.2 billion pledge to provide education assistance and skills
training opportunities for Amazon employees. To learn more about
Amazon’s free skills training programs and how to get started,
visit aboutamazon.com/29million.
About Amazon Web Services
For over 15 years, Amazon Web Services has been the world’s most
comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud offering. AWS has been
continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud
workload, and it now has more than 200 fully featured services for
compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine
learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things
(IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR
and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and
management from 81 Availability Zones within 25 geographic regions,
with announced plans for 27 more Availability Zones and nine more
AWS Regions in Australia, Canada, India, Indonesia, Israel, New
Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Millions
of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest
enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power
their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn
more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.
About Amazon
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather
than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to
operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Amazon strives to
be Earth’s Most Customer-Centric Company, Earth’s Best Employer,
and Earth’s Safest Place to Work. Customer reviews, 1-Click
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Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire
tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology,
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