How to Learn AWS - 53 Bootcamps to Get You Started

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Last Updated: August 23, 2019

What You Need to Know about AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) was launched in 2006 to provide IT infrastructure services to businesses. These web services are now known as cloud computing, and they allow companies to access servers almost immediately and more affordably. AWS offers multiple services beyond servers, such as networking, remote computing, storage, mobile development, email, and security. The platform serves thousands of businesses worldwide, allowing them to scale up immediately and launch applications.

With the number of businesses that use Amazon Web Services, there is a demand for AWS engineers. Those who are interested in learning more about the platform and how to use it can take a course or a program, and to find a bootcamp curriculum that includes AWS, take a look at our comprehensive list below.

What is AWS?

AWS is a comprehensive cloud platform that offers over 175 featured services. It is both flexible and secure, making it a great choice for businesses to create or extend their IT infrastructure. The platform can do everything from backing up and restoring business data to developing and growing applications. It is scalable and adaptable, so companies can fine-tune which potential solutions will work for them based on their size, needs, and industry.

What is AWS Used For?

AWS serves several purposes, including:

  • Data storage and management, web hosting, analytics, networking, monitoring, and security
  • Content delivery
  • Application development
  • Infrastructure as a service (IaaS), packaged software as a service (SaaS), or platform as a service (PaaS)

AWS offers a wide range of tools and has a Solutions Library that offers a collection of vetted solutions for technical and business problems.

How do I use AWS?

The first step to using AWS is to create an account. It's helpful to read through AWS materials to identify which services you're interested in and to learn how to implement them. After you've created an account you can manage your services from the AWS Management Console. A resource center is also available and features sample applications, developer tools, and technical documentation.

Who uses AWS?

Companies of all sizes use AWS as well as developers and engineers. Notable large companies that use AWS1 include Expedia, Verizon, Coursera, Volkswagen, and the FDA.

How much does AWS cost to use?

The cost is modified based on use and will depend on selected services and what payment structure you choose. Amazon makes it easy to explore pricing with both a resource page and a calculator.

Learn AWS at a bootcamp

Due to the increasing demand for AWS expertise, many bootcamps are incorporating it into their curriculum. For example, Coding Nomad's Java Engineering bootcamp teaches students to deploy production-ready applications on AWS. You can find more bootcamps on our list below. If you prefer to start with shorter courses before enrolling in a full-time coding bootcamp, Udemy has AWS certification courses and Udacity offers a Cloud Developer Nanodegree program.

Comprehensive List of AWS Bootcamps

Locations: Online
Courses: Web Development Bootcamp - Accelerated, Web Development Bootcamp - Standard
Subjects: A/B Testing, Agile, AWS, Bootstrap, CSS +21 More

Coder Academy is an accredited Australian coding education provider offering Web Development Bootcamps in a 100% virtual classroom. Coder Academy offers the choice of 6-month (Accelerated) or 9-month (Standard) accredited programming bootcamps. The curriculum covers HTML5, CSS, Python, Git, JavaScript, APIs, MongoDB, Node.js, Mongoose, Express.js, React, and Redux. Coder Academy equips students with the most relevant programming skills and provides them with job readiness skills, networking opportunities, career guidance, and a 1-month optional industry placement.
Locations: Online
Courses: Certified DevOps Foundation, Certified DevOps Professional, Workshop on Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Subjects: AWS, Cloud Computing, Docker, Git, Jenkins +2 More

DevOps University is an autonomous organization that promotes DevOps by bringing all communities together to share their knowledge on a single platform. DevOps University provides DevOps Courses through its accredited partners and grants valuable DevOps Certifications to IT professionals and prospects, who want to excel or build their career in the emerging world of DevOps. These certifications not only assess your deep knowledge on DevOps but are available at a minimal cost. DevOps University’s portfolio...
Locations: Online
Courses: Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity Bootcamp, Web Development Bootcamp
Subjects: AngularJS, AWS, Azure, Bootstrap, Cloud Computing +12 More

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Available Online
Flexible Classes
Locations: Online, Las Vegas, NYC, Washington D.C.
Courses: Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure (SQL Server 2017), Adobe Illustrator Training Courses, Adobe Photoshop CC Advanced - Web and Video, +146 More
Subjects: .NET, A/B Testing, Agile, AJAX, Algorithms +44 More
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Flexible Classes

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Locations: Online
Courses: Catalyst: Full-Time Full Stack Development Bootcamp, Molecular+: Part-Time Full Stack Development Bootcamp
Subjects: Agile, Algorithms, AWS, CSS, Express.js +11 More

Covalence provides career-changing educational programs through their premier, online Full Stack Development coding bootcamp. In Covalence's Full Stack bootcamp, students learn the essentials of front-end, back-end, and database development by focusing on modern technologies and techniques, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6), ReactJS, Node.js, Express, MySQL, and React Native. Their Catalyst program is a full-time, immersive 12-week bootcamp delivered online. Catalyst students commit at least 40 hours per week to learning the curriculum through recorded...

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Locations: Hyderabad
Courses: Full Stack Web Development
Subjects: AJAX, Algorithms, AWS, Bash, Bootstrap +30 More

School of Accelerated Learning (SOAL) offers a full-time, 14-week coding bootcamp in Hyderabad, India. The Exponent Program in Web Development (TEP) helps students master the fundamentals of full-stack JavaScript, with a focus on React, NodeJS, database design, and APIs. The School of Accelerated Learning looks for applicants who are passionate about learning software development in a collaborative, immersive and accelerated environment. SOAL accepts students who are naturally curious and seek critical feedback to improve their...
Locations: Online, Baku
Courses: Backend, Cyber Security & SysAdmin, Data Analytics, +9 More
Subjects: Agile, Algorithms, Android, App Development, AWS +49 More

ABB Tech Academy is an educational initiative, based on the methodology developed by center for training of IT professionals «DAN IT education». The education program is based on the Israeli method for training IT-personnel – Telem. Currently the Academy provides immersive bootcamp programs covering main areas of programming, coding and some other designing skills. We offer both online and offline (Baku, Azerbaijan) classes, and currently due to Covid-19 we do hybrid (online / offline mixed)...
Locations: Online
Courses: Fullstack Track
Subjects: AWS, AWS Lambda, React.js, Typescript, Web Development

SkillReactor introduces a novel approach to prepare software developers for the industry. The programme utilizes problem based learning, where engineers independently build fully working applications aided by expert guidance. This helps them not only build their software development skills but also comprehension, research and self-learning abilities.
Locations: Bellevue, Seattle
Courses: Advanced Data Analytics, Full Stack Web Development, Intro to Data Analytics, +1 More
Subjects: Angular, AngularJS, AWS, Bash, Cloud Computing +16 More

Skillspire aims to contribute to diversity in the IT industry by including people of different race, gender, and socio-economic paths. Courses include Full Stack Web Development, Data Analytics and more. Making a path and connections to a career in technology more accessible, to those working full time already, at jobs that don’t offer as many pathways for advancement or to those wanting to reinvent themselves professionally. Skillspire’s vision is to bridge this opportunity divide. Skillspire's...
Locations: Online
Courses: Data Science Immersive Bootcamp
Subjects: Apache, AWS, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Machine Learning +3 More

Data Science Immersive Bootcamp Program by Analytics Vidhya is a Job Guaranteed* Training Program. It is a Live Instructor Led Online Program(500+ hours) led by Industry Experts on Data Science, Data Engineering and Cloud Computing. The program comes with 20+ Industry relevant Projects and 12+ Cutting Edge Tools. It is perfect for the full-time working professionals as the program provides the flexibility of a Part-Time Program. For Freshers and non-working professionals, there is also an...

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References

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