Many students spend ₹10k–₹15k (75-150 USD + Tax) on AWS certifications and third-party training platforms without realizing AWS Academy can provide AWS Skill Builder access and free AWS certification vouchers through their college.
Who is this for
- AWS Academy students
- College students with Canvas access
- Students enrolled in AWS Academy Cloud Foundations / Architecting etc.
Step-by-step for AWS Academy students
Step 1: Login to Canvas and select an AWS Academy course enrolled into.
Step 2: Select the Modules menu item
Step 3: Scroll down to the last module named “AWS T&C Resources”. Review the FAQs and select the link called “Activate Your AWS Skill Builder Offer”.
Then, follow the onscreen instructions.
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Instructions for AWS Academy Approved Educators to activate their AWS Skill Builder.
AWS Academy Approved Educator - Activate AWS Skill Builder
Step 1: Login to Canvas and select the “Educator Getting Started with AWS Academy” course.
Step 2: Select the Modules menu item
Step 3: Scroll down to the last module named “AWS T&C Resources”. Review the FAQs and select the link called “Activate Your AWS Skill Builder Offer”.
Step 4 onwards: please follow the onscreen instructions.
Educators and Students will receive following Skill Builder invitation message.
In Skill Builder Learning portal, Educators and Students can access all paid SBS contents and Jam, Cloud Quest etc.
By clicking “view all training activity”, there are four per-enrolled exam prep courses
After completing one of four practice exams, the system will issue one free exam voucher accordingly.
Educator and student can claim for free exam voucher at all after completing practice exams per SBST account.
Educator and Student will receive exam voucher details from Pearson VUE in 7-10 working days.
The exam voucher is valid for 6 months-1 year.
Common Mistakes
- Using personal email instead of academy email
- Not completing official practice exam
- Waiting less than 3 business days
- Missing the AWS T&C Resources module
Things Students Should Know
- Voucher availability depends on institution partnership
- Not all courses provide vouchers
- Practice exams are usually required
- Skill Builder subscription duration may be limited
If this helped you, share it with your college AWS community or classmates before they buy vouchers unnecessarily.
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