Accenture Joins AWS to Expand the AWS Cloud Institute, a Virtual Cloud Skills Training Program

Accenture has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to expand the AWS Cloud Institute, a virtual cloud skills training program. This initiative aims to address the global demand for skilled cloud professionals, offering comprehensive training and certifications.

The AWS Cloud Institute is a comprehensive virtual training program designed to equip individuals with the skills needed for cloud careers. It offers a nine-course curriculum that includes on-demand digital learning, live instructor-led sessions, over 150 interactive labs, and two capstone projects. These elements provide hands-on experience and practical knowledge.

This initiative combines Accenture's LearnVantage platform with AWS's expertise to offer a comprehensive nine-course program. It includes on-demand digital learning, live instructor-led sessions, interactive labs, and capstone projects. Participants can also prepare for and earn AWS certifications, equipping them with the skills needed for cloud careers.

Initially launched in the U.S. in 2023, the program is now expanding to regions like Saudi Arabia and the UAE to address the global demand for skilled cloud professionals.

Accenture's LearnVantage platform uses AI to curate personalized learning journeys, ensuring that participants receive tailored content and mentorship.

The program aims to bridge the skills gap in cloud technology, creating pathways for learners to fast-track their careers in this competitive field.

Kishore Durg, global lead of LearnVantage, Accenture, said – “We’re thrilled to collaborate with AWS to launch AWS Cloud Institute powered by Accenture LearnVantage. This program will equip professionals with the essential skills and knowledge they need to forge new career pathways in a highly competitive field, and also help address the critical skills gap that organizations face. Our global delivery capabilities and deep expertise will ensure that learners receive a structured, high-quality education that puts them in high demand.”

Uwem Ukpong, vice president of Global Services, AWS said – “Today’s announcement marks a significant step in our commitment to fostering the next generation of cloud professionals, allowing us to expand our reach and bring our capabilities to new regions. This follows AWS’s launch of its second Middle East cloud region in the UAE in 2022, with a planned US$5 billion investment in the local economy through 2036. It also builds upon AWS’s US$5.3 billion investment to establish data centers in KSA. By partnering with Accenture, we are able to leverage our combined expertise to deliver a world-class training program that will empower people in KSA and UAE to build their careers as cloud professionals.”