Advancing research in the cloud: AWS announces expanded training resources

AWS has announced expanded training resources for academic researchers, including three new learning plans and four ramp-up guides to support research activities in the cloud.

• New Academic Research Learning Plans include:
  • Foundational Researcher Learning Plan (11 courses, 9+ hours)
  • Quantum Learning Plan for quantum technology research
  • Building on existing AWS Cloud Essentials course
• Four new Ramp-up Guides cover:
  • AI, ML, and Generative AI
  • High Performance Computing (HPC)
  • Statistician Researchers
  • Research IT professionals
• Resources aim to address cloud skills gaps in research by providing:
  • Targeted training for different research disciplines
  • No-cost online learning pathways
  • Guided learning experiences

The initiative helps researchers leverage cloud technologies to accelerate their research computing capabilities across various domains.