Accenture and AWS Launch Cloud Skills Training in KSA and UAE - TECHx Media Accenture and AWS Launch Cloud Skills Training in KSA and UAE

News Desk - 17/03/2025

Accenture LearnVantage and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are partnering to equip professionals in Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with essential cloud skills through the AWS Cloud Institute. This initiative combines Accenture’s AI-powered learning platform with AWS’s industry expertise to deliver a structured training program designed to fast-track careers in cloud technology.

AWS Cloud Institute provides a nine-month training program that includes on-demand digital learning, live instructor-led sessions, 150+ interactive labs, two capstone projects, and AWS certification exam preparation. Originally launched in the U.S. in 2023, AWS is now expanding the program globally to meet the growing demand for cloud professionals. Accenture LearnVantage offers an AI-native learning platform that curates top-tier content and connects learners with expert trainers and mentors, ensuring a personalized, hands-on learning experience.

The program is now open for enrollment in KSA and UAE, with the first cohort beginning on May 5, 2025. Learners will gain expertise in cloud, data, and AI, with pathways to AWS certifications that enhance employability in the tech industry. This collaboration aligns with AWS’s long-term investment in the region, including a $5.3 billion investment in Saudi Arabia and $5 billion in the UAE to expand cloud infrastructure.

Kishore Durg, Global Lead of LearnVantage at Accenture, emphasized that the program will help bridge the cloud skills gap and empower professionals with structured, high-quality education. Uwem Ukpong, Vice President of Global Services at AWS, highlighted the importance of expanding cloud training opportunities in key markets, while Andy Tay, Global Lead of Accenture Cloud First, underscored the need to equip emerging talent with critical skills for the future.

With cloud adoption accelerating across industries, AWS Cloud Institute powered by Accenture LearnVantage provides a unique opportunity for professionals in Saudi Arabia and the UAE to develop in-demand cloud expertise and advance their careers in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.