Discover AWS principles, tools, and applications for cloud computing.

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Data Lakes, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Security, Solution Architecture, Data Visualization, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Gateway
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Security, Serverless Computing, Cloud Storage, Databases, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Load Balancing, General Networking, Containerization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, Data Migration, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Storage, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Identity and Access Management, API Gateway, Public Cloud, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Serverless Computing, Cloud Security, Amazon S3, Databases, Data Storage, Network Architecture, Data Migration, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Billing, Billing & Invoicing, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Cost Management, Budget Management, General Networking, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Storage, Scalability, Amazon CloudWatch, Cost Estimation, Software As A Service, Databases, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Database Management, Continuous Monitoring, Cost Reduction, Network Administration
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, AWS SageMaker, AI Product Strategy, Amazon Web Services, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Development, Data Governance, Large Language Modeling, Commercialization, API Design, Cost Management, Solution Architecture, Data Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Identity and Access Management, Disaster Recovery, Amazon CloudWatch, Serverless Computing, CI/CD, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, Solution Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, API Gateway
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Large Language Modeling, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon DynamoDB, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Professional Networking, Prompt Engineering, IT Automation, Cloud Computing, Extract, Transform, Load, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Management, Problem Solving, Teamwork
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Software As A Service, Scalability, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Amazon S3, Cloud Hosting, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Management, Application Security, Systems Integration, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Cloud Security, Performance Tuning, Load Balancing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence, AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services, AI Personalization, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Processing, Performance Testing, Data Integration
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Command-Line Interface, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Root Cause Analysis, Amazon DynamoDB, Customer Relationship Building, Network Troubleshooting, Amazon Web Services, Customer Relationship Management, Software Architecture, IT Automation, Linux Commands, Cloud Computing, Linux, Web Applications, Information Technology, Customer Service, Software Development
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Amazon Bedrock, AWS SageMaker, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Generative AI, Computer Vision, LLM Application, Amazon Web Services, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Wrangling
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Browse the AWS courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.
The AWS Cloud Solutions Architect Professional Certificate lasts 2 months and focuses on:
It uses tools like Python, Excel, and Power BI.
In contrast, the AWS Fundamentals Specialization spans 4 weeks and emphasizes:
It uses similar tools.
Both courses are beginner-friendly and cover core AWS topics but differ in duration and specialized areas. Choose based on whether you prefer:
AWS courses cover a wide range of topics essential for mastering Amazon Web Services. These include the basics of cloud computing, AWS infrastructure, and core services like EC2, S3, and RDS. Learners will explore topics such as networking, security, and identity management. Advanced courses might cover areas like DevOps practices on AWS, machine learning, and big data processing with AWS services such as Lambda, Redshift, and SageMaker. Practical labs and projects help learners apply these concepts to real-world cloud solutions.‎
While AWS does not offer its full Professional Certificates, Specializations, or courses for free, there are two ways to ensure you have selected the best topic and program to meet your goal.
If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate from AWS, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎
Choosing the right AWS course depends on your current skill level and career aspirations. Beginners should look for courses that introduce the fundamentals of AWS, including basic cloud concepts and core services. Those with some experience might benefit from intermediate courses focusing on specific AWS services, security best practices, and deployment techniques. Advanced learners or professionals seeking specialized knowledge might consider courses on AWS architecture, advanced networking, or preparing for certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer. Reviewing course content, instructor expertise, and learner feedback can help ensure the course aligns with your goals.‎
A certificate in AWS can open up various career opportunities in cloud computing and IT. Common roles include AWS cloud architect, DevOps engineer, cloud solutions engineer, and cloud security specialist. These positions involve designing, deploying, and managing cloud applications and infrastructure on AWS, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions. With the growing adoption of cloud technologies across industries, earning an AWS certificate can significantly enhance your career prospects and opportunities for advancement in fields such as technology, finance, healthcare, and enterprise IT.‎