KSA, Amazon launch cloud skills accelerator
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in partnership with Amazon Web Services, has launched the AWS Builder Accelerator program to develop national expertise in cloud computing and equip participants with advanced AWS skills.
The initiative offers an intensive four-week training program at the AWS' headquarters in Virginia, US, combining theoretical learning with hands-on projects under the guidance of AWS experts, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
Participants will work on real-world cloud computing projects, to gain practical experience and earn accredited certifications.
These skills will help meet market demands and enhance the readiness of national talent to adapt to technological advancements, the SPA reported.
The program targets graduates in technical fields, particularly those in computer science and IT, with two to three years of experience, to boost their competitiveness in the cloud computing sector.
Set to begin on June 16, the program requires applicants to be Saudi Arabia citizens employed in the private sector. A letter of employer approval is needed upon final acceptance, according to the ministry's website.
For registration or more details, visit futureskills.mcit.gov.sa/ar/form/aws.
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