This program is focused on onboarding universities to AWS Academy program and introducing AWS Educate to empower higher education institutions to prepare students for industry-recognizedncertifications and careers in the cloud.  
AWS Academy program is empoweringnhigher education institutions to prepare students for industry recognized certifications and careers in the cloud. Bridging the gap between industry and academia a key objective of AWS Academy as cloud technologies  continue to help organizations transform at a rapid pace, employees with the necessary cloud skills are in high demand. According to LinkedIn data, cloud computing is the number one hard skill companies need most. AWS Academy provides higher education institutions with a free, ready-to-teach cloud computing curriculum that prepares students to pursue industry-recognized certifications and in-demand cloud 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.

• Access to a ready-to-teach curriculum, developed and maintained by AWS 
• Regular course updates that reflectnreleases and best practices 
• Hands-on, practical experience usingnAWS Services 
• Complimentary AWS professional training for educators 
• Access to AWS Academy Forums, online discussion groups with our global community 
• Complimentary 50% discount on AWS Certification for educators and students 
• AWS Academy digital badges for students who complete courses and educators who meet badging requirements