This post includes resources from Sara Gerion's document "Unofficial list of free resources to learn AWS for absolute beginners". You can read the document here.
This list is focused on Netherlands-based resources but may also be applicable for those in other regions.
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 setup 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.
IT Skills 4U - FREE for all Ukrainians
Program directed to 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 training
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
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
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
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
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
FooBar Serverless - FREE
YouTube channel focused on teaching how to use AWS serverless technologies and other cloud-related topics
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
AWS Trainings - FREE
500+ free on-demand courses
Learning Plans
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The trainings below are not free, but they could be sponsored (potentially through SheSharp's various scholarships. Our new scholarships will open in Spring 2024).
A Cloud Guru - Potentially SPONSORED by SheSharp Grow in Tech Scholarship
Step 1: apply to SheSharp’s Grow 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
AWS Trainings subscription - Potentially SPONSORED by SheSharp Grow in Tech Scholarship
Step 1: apply to SheSharp’s Grow 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.
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