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AWS Skills Center Seattle

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AWS Skills Center Seattle

AWS Skills Center Seattle is a free training center for anyone in the Seattle community who is curious about cloud computing and future job possibilities in the cloud. The center is designed to help people with little to no technology background.

Access fun and engaging cloud skills training and interactive exhibits, as well as career networking and job placement events with local employers and organizations—all for free.

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Save your spot in one of our free classes. Delivered live from AWS Skills Centers year round. Attend in person or virtually.

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Demystifying Generative AI

Explore the transformative power of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its real-world applications. Discover what this innovative technology could mean for you and how it is being integrated into many industries.

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Introduction to the AWS Cloud

Gain a foundational understanding of the AWS Cloud, its core services, and the shared responsibility model. Become familiar with the cloud so that you can unlock its transformative potential.

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Building a Cloud Career

Define your cloud career goals and identify the training resources to help you achieve them. Embark on an empowering journey towards your dream cloud role.

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Ask the Experts

Do you have any questions about topics covered during AWS Skills Center classes? Connect with AWS Certified Technical Trainers and ask them directly! This session is designed so that you can receive personalized guidance and help with cloud concepts.

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Job Roles in the Cloud

Discover many technical and non-technical cloud roles that are in high demand. Uncover the essential competencies, qualifications, and certifications to kickstart your cloud career.

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Becoming a Cloud Practitioner Part 1 – AWS Cloud Basics

In this four-part series you will learn key concepts and services to use and understand the AWS Cloud. In part one, you’ll learn the foundational concepts, tools, and best practices for leveraging the AWS Cloud.

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Computer Foundations Part 1: Computer and Network Hardware

Discover the essential hardware components of computers and networks, and learn how they interact to power the internet and the cloud.

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Why Get AWS Certified

Unlock the advantages of AWS Certification and learn about the exam process. Explore the various certification levels and access the study materials to set yourself up for success.

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Exam Prep - AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam with our comprehensive guidance. Explore question formats, content domains, and test-taking strategies to boost your confidence and performance.

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Visit AWS Skills Center Seattle

Plan your visit

AWS Skills Center Seattle is located in the Kumo building on the Amazon Seattle Campus.

Address: 1915 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 653-3874
Contact us: aws-skills-center-seattle@amazon.comParking is in the Midtown 21 Garage located at 1007 Stewart Street.

Get Directions:


I-5 North:
Follow I-5 North to Olive Way exit, take EXIT 166
Turn slight RIGHT onto Olive Way
Turn LEFT onto Bellevue Ave
Take the 1st LEFT onto E Denny Way
Take the 2nd LEFT onto Stewart St
Turn RIGHT onto Terry Ave
Kumo will be on the LEFT

I-5 South:
Follow I-5 South to EXIT 166 towards Stewart St/Denny Way
Turn slight RIGHT onto Stewart St
Turn RIGHT onto Terry Ave
Kumo will be on the LEFT

Parking Information: Parking for the AWS Skills Center is in the Midtown 21 Garage (located at 1007 Stewart St), diagonally across the street from the AWS Skills Center and it requires to pull a ticket. There are several other parking spaces available around the building. Amazon does not provide free parking validations.

Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

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AWS Skills Center offers free, in-person classes and experiences designed for anyone in the Seattle community who is curious about cloud computing and future career possibilities in the cloud—no technology background necessary. It also features a Cloud Discovery Space with interactive exhibits showcasing robotics, space, machine learning, gaming, and smart home technology to help inspire additional learning.

The primary purpose of the foundational learning experiences available at AWS Skills Centers is to guide learners towards outcomes like becoming an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, building introductory-level, solutions-specific cloud skills, or discovering other AWS Training and Certification program offerings. These are critical steps to set learners up as future builders and cloud employees.

Yes. Visiting AWS Skills Center is free, as are the foundational classes offered. There may be opportunities for organizations to book the space for events. Please reach out to aws-skills-center-seattle@amazon.com.

Planning your visits

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AWS Skills Center Seattle is open to the public as of Nov 22, 2021, Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm. This schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, please visit https://aws.amazon.com/training/skills-centers/.

The Cloud Discovery Space holds up to 140 learners at full occupancy.

Anyone can visit, and all offerings are free of charge. You do not need to register if your group has no more than 20 people. All visitors must sign in at the reception area prior to entering our Cloud Discovery Space, and anyone enrolling in a course must register with our learning management system. Children 14-17 can sign in at the Cloud Discovery Space as guests. All children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Groups with more than 20 people are required to pre-register with our reception team. If you want to schedule a group class, email aws-skills-center-seattle@amazon.com.

Yes, all AWS Skills Center courses require registration. Signing up in advance for your course helps secure your spot, and courses are filled on a first come basis. You can register online or during your visit.

The AWS Skills Center follows accessibility best practices. All exhibits have closed captioning. All areas (Cloud Discovery Space exhibits, classrooms, restrooms) are wheelchair accessible and have seating throughout. If you need further assistance or have questions, please reach out to aws-skills-center-seattle@amazon.com.

Yes, but only for individuals enrolled in classes. Storage areas are in the classrooms.

Yes, photos and videos are allowed within the Cloud Discovery Space but not within classroom settings.

Covid precautions

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Visitors experiencing flu-like symptoms or that have been in recent contact with a sick person should not visit AWS Skills Center Seattle.

AWS Skills Center Seattle follows Amazon official guidelines for frequent cleaning and disinfecting.

Yes, all occupants of the building must wear a mask at all times (regardless of vaccination status).