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Digital Badges

AWS offers free digital badges (Knowledge Badges) through Skill Builder. These are structured learning paths that teach you specific AWS topics and award a badge upon completion.

Tip

Knowledge Badges are not certifications — they are smaller, focused credentials that demonstrate knowledge in a specific domain. They're a great starting point before pursuing full certifications.

Why Earn Knowledge Badges?

  • Most are free — no exam fees required
  • Structured learning — curated content with hands-on labs and assessments
  • 32+ badges available — topics spanning Cloud Essentials, Architecting, Machine Learning, Security, Networking, Databases, and more
  • Hours, not weeks — each badge takes a few hours to complete
  • Resume-ready — shareable credential you can add to your LinkedIn profile or resume
  • Beginner-friendly — no prior AWS experience needed

Good for beginners

If you're just starting your AWS journey and can't afford certification exams, Knowledge Badges are an excellent way to build foundational skills and demonstrate commitment to learning.

Getting Started

  1. Visit skillbuilder.aws
  2. Sign in with your Amazon account (free)
  3. Browse the Knowledge Badges catalog
  4. Enroll in any badge that interests you
  5. Complete the learning plan and pass the assessment

Topics Available

Cloud Essentials, Architecting, Machine Learning, Security, Networking, Databases, Analytics, DevOps, Serverless, Storage, IoT, and many more — with new badges added regularly.

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