Access free tech training at Africa’s first ever Amazon Web Services Skills Centre in Cape Town

The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, joined Western Cape Premier Alan Winde; Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities Mireille Wenger; and Amazon Web Services (AWS) leadership to cut the ribbon at the Amazon Web Services Skills Centre in Cape Town CBD, the tech company’s third such training hub and its first outside the United States. 

The centre will have dedicated, in-person cloud learning spaces where people can find out more about cloud computing and career opportunities within the industry.

"Amazon's mission to equip 29 million people across the globe with cloud computing skills aligns with that of the City of Cape Town: to help as many Capetonians access the skills they will need for existing and future industries.

"I first visited the Amazon data centres' construction sites in 2018 and it has been inspiring to witness the tech giant's continued growth and investment in our metro," said Alderman Vos.

All training offered is free to the public and includes courses on entry-level IT skills right through to an essential understanding of cloud computing for business leaders.

The centre features a variety of interactive learning spaces that show how the cloud supports a variety of fields including space exploration, gaming, machine learning, and cybersecurity. Learners can also take courses to earn an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification, increasing their employability for a booming industry.

View the full press release here or find out more about the new AWS Skills Centre here. 

(Media Release: Issued by the City of Cape Town)