AWS Skill Builder and Free Certification Resources for Military
Amazon Web Services
Check before you apply: details change often, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
- Who it's for
- Anyone; some offers for military community
Open to: veterans, active duty / transitioning service members, spouses, family or caregivers. - Cost
- Free
- Free with no benefit?
- Yes: no GI Bill, VR&E or VET TEC benefit needed.
- What you get
- Free AWS (Amazon Web Services) Skill Builder digital courses; military community discounts/offers vary
- Type
- Certification or course
- Credential strength
- 4/5: Free official prep for AWS certifications, which are proctored and widely recognized (exam fee separate).
- Duration
- Self-paced
- Format
- Online
- Location
- Nationwide (online)
- Deadline
- Rolling (apply any time)
- Next start
- Rolling
- Jobs it can lead to
- Cloud Solutions Architect; Cloud Engineer; AI Engineer
- Notes
- Exam vouchers are not automatically free; check AWS (Amazon Web Services) Educate/partner programs. Oct 4, 2026 check: AWS military careers page now redirects to general careers; linked AWS Skill Builder (900+ free self-paced courses). AWS exam fees can be reimbursed by GI Bill (aws.amazon.com/certification/veterans-reimbursement/).
- Official page
- aws.amazon.com/training/digital
- Last checked
- Oct 4, 2026