FAQ AWS Academy

Q1) What is AWS Academy?

AWS Academy provides higher education institutions with a free, ready-to-teach cloud computing
curriculum that prepares students to pursue industry-recognized credentials and in-demand jobs. Our
curriculum helps educators stay at the forefront of AWS Cloud innovation so that they can equip
students with the skills they need to get hired in one of the fastest-growing industries.

Q2) Who can join AWS Academy?

AWS Academy membership is open to higher education institutions that offer accredited degrees,
diploma, certificates, or continuing education programs. The applicant must be authorized to act as
the central point of contact (CPOC) for the institution they represent, or be able to provide the name
and contact information of someone who can act in this capacity.

Q3) Who teaches AWS Academy?

AWS Academy-approved educators teach AWS Academy courses at member institutions. Educators
receive complimentary professional development and mentorship to ensure educators are acquiring
the skills necessary to teach at the highest levels.

Q4) How do I become AWS Educator?

AWS Academy membership begins at the institution level. Once your institution becomes an AWS
Academy member, your institution's Central Point of Contact can begin nominating educators to
teach our courses. Not sure if your institution is already a member? Explore the list of active AWS
Academy member institutions around the world. If you do not see your institution on this list and are
interested in getting started, you can apply.

Q5) My institution is an AWS Academy member and I’ve been nominated to teach AWS
Academy courses, what are the next steps?

Welcome to AWS Academy! Access to all AWS Academy courses and Learner Labs are two easy
steps away! Your first step is to set up your password and log into the AWS Academy portal where
you will be asked to read and acknowledge the AWS Academy Program Guide. From there, you will
complete the mandatory Educator Getting Started with AWS Academy course where you will learn
more about the program, course curriculum, Learner Labs, ready-to-teach process, and how to
manage your class.
Q6) What courses are available to teach?

AWS Academy educators can teach courses that provide students the opportunity to develop a range
of skills and expertise, from foundational cloud concepts to architecting, developing, operations, and
data analytics on AWS.

Q7) Does AWS Academy offer flexibility in the delivery and time allocation of the curriculum?

Yes, AWS Academy educators can choose what content they deliver to their students and for how
long they want to spend on any content. Each course outline recommends time allocation but it is not
required.

Q8) How much does the program cost?

There is no-cost to join. Educators receive a 50% discount voucher on their AWS Certification
exams. The educator or the institution cover the remaining amount. Students receive a 50% discount
voucher on optional AWS Certification exams.

Q9) What job opportunities are AWS Academy graduates prepared to pursue?

AWS Academy graduates have been employed by many customers and partners, including
Accenture, Blackberry, BlazeClan, CapGemini, Citrix, D2SI, Deloitte, eCloudValley, Goldman
Sachs, the Government of Ontario, Verizon Wireless, and Wipro. They work in key roles as such
solutions architect, DevOps engineer, systems engineer, business analyst, and cloud consultant.

Q10) Does AWS Academy prepare students for AWS Certification?

Most AWS Academy courses are aligned with AWS Certifications. The courses and learning
resources help prepare students to take AWS Certification exams, but students are encouraged to
explore supplementary studying as well. Upon completion of an AWS Academy course, students will
receive an invitation to join the Emerging Talent Community, where they can earn a 100% discount
on an exam voucher.

Q11) What is the difference between AWS Academy and AWS Educate?

AWS Academy provides higher education institutions with a no-cost, ready-to-teach cloud
computing curriculum that prepares students to pursue industry-recognized credentials and in-
demand jobs, and is intended to be facilitated by an educator. AWS Educate offers self-paced training
and resources for new-to-cloud learners—including hands-on labs in the AWS Management Console.
Q12) How do I learn Cloud skills if my institution does not offer AWS Academy?

Join AWS Educate to learn cloud skills for free through self-paced online training resources designed
to help you learn, practice, and evaluate your cloud skills without having to create an Amazon
account.

Link : https://aws.amazon.com/training/awsacademy/faq/