Free AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification Exam Voucher Training – AWS Restart Program for Job Seekers and Students
AWS re/Start is a full-time, classroom-based skills development and training program that prepares individuals for careers in the cloud and connects them to potential employers. A technology background is not required to apply. The program is focused on unemployed or underemployed individuals, including military veterans, their families, and young people.
Through scenario-based learning, hands-on labs, and coursework, learners can gain the technical and soft skills they need for an entry-level cloud role. AWS re/Start also provides learners with resume and interview coaching to prepare them for employer meetings and interviews.
Who can Apply for this Training Program:
People with
- Full-time availability to attend training Monday–Friday for the course duration (typically 12 weeks)
- Ability to start a full-time job after course completion
- Excitement to launch a career in cloud computing
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
Program Benefits:
- Access free, in-person, skills-based training
- Build skills aligned to AWS Certification
- Connect with employers & start your career
How to apply for AWS re/Start
Are you experiencing unemployment or underemployment and want to learn more about AWS re/Start? AWS re/Start works with different local collaborating organizations to deliver the program around the world. These organizations share our mission of building a diverse global pipeline of entry-level trained talent.
Course Outline:
Cloud Foundation:
- Introduction to Cloud (basic computing and introduction to AWS).
- Linux Fundamentals.
- Networking Fundamentals.
- Security Fundamentals.
- Python Programming.
- Databases Fundamentals.
AWS Core Services:
- Well-Architected Framework.
- Understanding-Systems-Operations-on-AWS.
- Tooling-and-Automation.
- Computing-Servers.
- Computing-Scaling-and-Name-Resolution.
- Computing-Containers-and-Server less.
- Computing-Database-Services.
- Networking.
- Storage-and-Archiving.
- Monitoring-and-Security.
- Managing-Resource-Consumption.
- Creating-Automated-and-Repeatable-Deployments.
Employability Skills and Event Sessions:
- Self-Assessment – Who Am I?
- Amazon Leadership Principles.
- Communication Skills.
- Goal Settings.
- Teamwork and Collaboration.
- Technical Thought Process.
- Digital Presence.
- Personal Portfolio Project* temporarily removed from agenda due to Covid-19 and virtual training.
- Resume Preparation.
- Elevator Pitch.
- Networking Skills.
- Hiring Process.
- Interview Process.
- Explore Cloud Job Postings.
- Explore Cloud Possibilities.
What to expect after this training:
After completing the AWS re/Start program and earning your AWS Certification, you are ready for roles in several areas, including:
- General IT: IT technician (rack/stack, basic configurations, execute configurations directed, and designed by others).
- Data Center Technician.
- IT support (first line of triage in simple infrastructures and core AWS services).
- Automation of simple tasks through Python scripting, including in an AWS core services environment.
- Basic networking configurations.
- Simple AWS core services configurations.
Is this a paid training?
No training fees are charged.
- Except for a security deposit of ₹5000.
- 100% refundable on successful completion of the course with 75% attendance
Certification:
Yes, you will be awarded with AWS re/Start completion certificate after you finish the final assessment. You will also be prepared to pursue the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification exam, you will receive a voucher to take a practice and the certification exam free of charge.