Saudi Arabia, Amazon Launch AWS Builder Accelerator for Cloud Computing Training
The Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), has launched the AWS Builder Accelerator program, aimed at developing national competencies in cloud computing and equipping them with advanced skills in AWS technologies.
The initiative provides an intensive training program conducted at the AWS headquarters in Virginia, United States.
The program offers a comprehensive four-week educational experience that combines theoretical learning with practical application under the supervision of a select group of AWS experts. It includes practical projects using the latest cloud computing technologies, enabling participants to gain hands-on experience and earn accredited certificates.
Acquiring these skills contributes to meeting market needs and enhancing the readiness of national competencies to keep pace with technological changes.
The program is designed for graduates in technical fields, specifically those working in computer science and information technology, and it targets individuals with two to three years of experience to enhance their competitiveness in the cloud computing sector.
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