Your learning journey starts here
AWS Builder Center helps students learn cloud computing and generative AI for free with self-paced courses, hands-on workshops, and a global developer community. Verified students unlock access to earn rewards.
Learn the basics
Start your cloud journey with free, self-paced courses on AWS Skill Builder. Build foundational skills in cloud computing and generative AI, at your own pace and completely free.
Exam prep
Generative AI essentials
Understand the fundamentals of generative AI, prompt engineering, and how to build with Amazon Bedrock.
Exam prep
Cloud foundations
Cover all the core concepts you need to get started: compute, storage, networking, databases, and security.
Verified students get 1 year of full Skill Builder access for free
Complete student verification to access 900+ courses, hands-on labs, certification exam preparation, and game based learning.
Get inspired
Discover how students and professionals tackle real-world challenges with AWS. Explore proven solutions, then dive into featured articles from fellow students in the Builder Center community.
Case studies
AWS Solutions Library
Explore vetted architectures, reference implementations, and pre-built solutions across industries. Great for project inspiration and learning real-world patterns.
Practice hands-on
The best way to learn is by doing. Jump into guided workshops in real AWS environments (no credit card required). Plus, access labs on Skill Builder to deepen your skills.
Builder Center Workshops
Step-by-step guided workshops crafted by AWS experts. Levels 100 to 400, covering AI, serverless, containers, and more. Free AWS sandbox environments included.
Skill Builder Labs
Practice with hands-on labs in a live AWS environment. Free labs are available to all; verified students unlock the full library with their complimentary subscription.
Earn a free AWS Certification voucher
Verify your student status and earn 21 badges to unlock a free AWS Foundational exam voucher. Start with the Cloud Practitioner exam, a great credential for students entering the cloud industry.
Share what you've learned
Learning is better together. Connect with other students, share your projects, publish what you know, and grow your network in the Builder Center community.
Follow topics you care about, join conversations, and learn alongside other builders.
Join spaces on topics you love
Connect with students in your area, join meetups, and collaborate beyond the screen.
Find a Community GroupYour public profile is your portfolio
Everything you publish (articles, projects, contributions) lives at /community/@youralias.
