Learn AWS
The best way to learn AWS, ranked by what employers ask for
1,353 of 7,767 live roles ask for AWS. 8 courses and certificates compared: paid, free with a certificate, free, and trusted videos. The best free start is AWS for Beginners (Great Learning Academy).
Live roles ask
1,353
17% of the board
Options compared
8
courses & certificates
Four ways to learn it
AWS, from certified programme to free video
The best option of each kind, ranked on how well-regarded it is, what it costs to finish with a certificate, and how squarely it teaches this. The ringed one is where most people should start. Sponsorship plays no part.
AWS
1,353 live roles ask for it
AWS
One of the strongest ways to learn AWS
Great Learning Academy
Useful, with trade-offs
AWS Skill Builder
Useful, with trade-offs
freeCodeCamp.org
One of the strongest ways to learn AWS
Who asks for it
Where AWS is asked for
- Software engineering705 roles
- Sales151 roles
- Data76 roles
- Security72 roles
Roles
Jobs that list it
Certifications
The ones postings name
- AWS certification19 postings
Everything else
More ways to learn AWS
Best first, with the verdict and what each costs.
- WatchWorth consideringTrusted videoAWS Explained: The Most Important AWS Services To Know
Be A Better Dev
Free187K views - Watch
- StartWorth consideringCertified programmeUltimate AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
Udemy
PaidCertificate - StartWorth consideringCertified programmeAWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
AWS
PaidProctored exam
Often asked for together
Skills that come with AWS
Questions
Learning AWS
Is AWS worth learning?
1,353 of the 7,767 live roles on insiderOne ask for it (17%), most often in software engineering roles (705).
Can I learn AWS for free?
Yes. AWS for Beginners from Great Learning Academy is free, and so is its certificate. Of the options compared here, it is the best one that costs nothing.
What is the best way to learn AWS?
For most people, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (AWS, paid). It is ranked on how well-regarded it is, what it costs to finish with a certificate, and how squarely it teaches AWS. Sponsorship plays no part.
Which AWS certification do employers ask for?
AWS certification is named in 19 live postings.
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Counts from 7,767 live roles, updated 13 September 2026.