Unofficial list of free resources to learn AWS for absolute beginners
NL-based friendly
Tip:
To open an AWS account, if you don’t own a credit card you can also use a prepaid debit card issued by Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.
AWS re/Start - FREE
* Courses are periodical
* Preparing unemployed and underemployed individuals for cloud careers through classroom-based training
* Apply to one of the following (NL based):
* https://techgrounds.nl/cloud-engineer/
TechGrounds is a coding school, incubator, and co-working set up supporting IT and tech careers.
* https://refugeetalenthub.com/activiteiten/aws-restart-kick-start-your-career-in-it-with-employment-opportunity-1
Refugee Talent Hub brings together employers and refugees with paid employment opportunities.
https://aws.amazon.com/training/restart/
IT Skills 4U - FREE for all Ukrainians
* program directed to the people from Ukraine who want to start a new career or upgrade their current professional position in the modern IT industry
* AWS volunteers will help you study, prepare for exams, and practice your English and Polish
* Free voucher for AWS cert exam
* Free Polish and English classes
* interview readiness, coaching and soft skills trainings
https://itskills4u.com.ua
AWS CloudUp for Her - Solution Architect Associate - FREE
* supportive, fun community that will set you up for success on your cloud learning journey and gain the global recognition of achieving your AWS Solution Architect Associate certification
https://awscloudupforher-saa.splashthat.com/
AWS Cloud Women Mentoring Program EMEA - FREE
* free 12-week initiative designed to create an inclusive and supportive environment for career development
* connects mentees across EMEA with a diverse group of AWS Mentors who will provide guidance, encouragement, and support in their professional and personal development
https://pages.awscloud.com/AWS_Cloud_Women_Mentoring_Program_2024.html
Learn to Cloud - FREE
* A free, open-source guide to the fundamentals of Cloud
* Packed with resources, tasks, projects, and advice
* Built from first hand experience
https://learntocloud.guide/
Free cloud project bootcamp - FREE
* Virtual 12-week training program
* Learn how to design, build, and implement a cloud project
* 2 hours/week, plus optional homework
* Note: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification or equivalent experience required
* Video series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBfufR7vyJJ7k25byhRXJldB5AiwgNnWv
* FAQ: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VEs2i_tm1FxUatu1ZfUZH8EEVlhN9XWpVDvqg7GYeKM
https://aws.cloudprojectbootcamp.com/
Serverless Land - FREE
* Latest blogs, videos, and training for AWS Serverless. Learn to use and build apps that scale automatically on low-cost, fully-managed serverless architecture.
* Getting started with serverless for developers
https://serverlessland.com/learn/Getting-started
* Serverless 101: Understanding the serverless services
https://serverlessland.com/learn/serverless-101
https://serverlessland.com
FooBar Serverless - FREE
* YouTube channel focused on teaching how to use AWS serverless technologies and other cloud-related topics
https://www.youtube.com/c/FooBar_codes
AWS Educate - FREE
* access to free hands-on labs in the AWS Console
* free, self-paced online resources
* access the AWS Educate Job Board to explore, search for, and apply to thousands of in-demand jobs and internships with organizations of all types all over the world
https://aws.amazon.com/education/awseducate/
AWS Trainings - FREE
* 500+ free on-demand courses
* Learning Plans
https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn
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Not free, but they could be sponsored (potentially by SheSharp):
A Cloud Guru - Potentially SPONSORED by SheSharp New in Tech Scholarship
* Step 1: apply to SheSharp’s New In Tech scholarship
* Step 2 (if selected): sign up for A Cloud Guru subscription
* Learn by doing with Cloud Playground. Try out new cloud skills in live AWS sandbox environments — without racking up a surprise bill. Cloud along with courses, test an idea at work or prepare for exams
* Important: A Cloud Guru Subscription plan must be one of Personal Plus / Business Basic / Business Plus plan to have AWS sandbox accounts and being able to build and practice hands-on
https://acloudguru.com/
https://www.shesharp.co/new-in-tech-scholarship
AWS Trainings subscription - Potentially SPONSORED by SheSharp New in Tech Scholarship
* Step 1: apply to SheSharp’s New In Tech scholarship
* Step 2 (if selected): sign up for an annual subscription at the AWS Training portal
* 100+ AWS Builder Labs
* Practice AWS Cloud skills in a live sandbox environment with AWS Builder Labs. Self-paced guided labs are interactive exercises with step-by-step instructions to help you learn cloud skills.
https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/signin
https://www.shesharp.co/new-in-tech-scholarship