12 establishments · one cloud ecosystem
Explore AWS topics through the lens of your degree. These are starting points for student projects, not prerequisites: every path is open to every faculty.
Core Skills:Build production-ready applications with AWS Lambda, EC2, and containers (ECS/EKS). Master CI/CD pipelines with CodePipeline and GitHub Actions.
Student Projects:Deploy a full-stack web app with serverless backend · Create IoT sensor networks using AWS IoT Core · Build automated infrastructure with Terraform/CloudFormation
Certifications:AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS Developer Associate
Core Skills:Design secure VPC networks with subnets, NAT gateways, and security groups. Configure Direct Connect and VPN connections. Monitor systems with CloudWatch.
Student Projects:Build multi-tier network architecture for campus system · Set up hybrid cloud connectivity · Create automated backup and disaster recovery systems
Certifications:AWS SysOps Administrator, AWS Advanced Networking
Core Skills:Process big data with EMR, Glue, and Athena. Build ML pipelines with SageMaker. Design data lakes with S3 and Lake Formation.
Student Projects:Create ML model for crop yield prediction · Build real-time analytics dashboard · Design distributed data processing pipeline for research data
Certifications:AWS Machine Learning Specialty, AWS Data Analytics Specialty
Core Skills:Deploy virtual labs with AWS Academy and Educate. Create hands-on learning environments with EC2 and Cloud9. Build educational platforms with Amplify.
Student Projects:Design cloud computing curriculum with practical labs · Build virtual classroom infrastructure · Create automated student assessment systems
Certifications:AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect Associate
Core Skills:Deploy learning management systems on AWS. Use WorkDocs and WorkSpaces for remote education. Integrate educational AI tools with Amazon Q.
Student Projects:Build accessible online learning platform · Create digital resource library with S3 · Design student collaboration tools using AppSync
Certifications:AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Educator
Core Skills:Analyze costs with Cost Explorer and billing dashboards. Build business intelligence with QuickSight. Deploy e-commerce solutions with API Gateway and DynamoDB.
Student Projects:Create cost optimization strategy for startup · Build inventory management system · Design financial forecasting dashboard with real-time data
Certifications:AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Cloud Economics
Core Skills:Track assets with IoT sensors and Location Service. Optimize routes with mapping APIs. Store logistics data in DynamoDB with real-time updates via Kinesis.
Student Projects:Build real-time vehicle tracking system · Create supply chain visibility dashboard · Design route optimization algorithm for campus transport
Certifications:AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect Associate
Core Skills:Model economic scenarios with SageMaker. Analyze market data with Athena and Redshift. Build financial reporting systems with Lambda and RDS.
Student Projects:Create economic impact simulator · Build automated financial reporting system · Design market analysis tool with real-time data feeds
Certifications:AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Data Analytics Specialty
Core Skills:Understand cloud compliance frameworks (GDPR, data sovereignty). Implement encryption with KMS. Design secure architectures with IAM policies and audit logs.
Student Projects:Create GDPR-compliant data system · Build secure document management platform · Design privacy-aware citizen engagement tool
Certifications:AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Security Specialty
Core Skills:Process media with MediaConvert and Rekognition. Build digital archives with S3 Glacier. Create content delivery networks with CloudFront.
Student Projects:Build digital humanities archive for cultural heritage · Create automated video processing pipeline · Design multimedia storytelling platform
Certifications:AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect Associate
Core Skills:Build adaptive learning systems with machine learning. Analyze student performance data with analytics services. Deploy accessible web applications.
Student Projects:Create personalized learning recommendation engine · Build student performance analytics dashboard · Design accessible educational games
Certifications:AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Machine Learning Specialty
Core Skills:Store health data securely with HIPAA-compliant architectures. Build telemedicine platforms with Chime SDK. Process medical imaging with machine learning.
Student Projects:Create secure patient record system · Build telemedicine appointment platform · Design medical image classification tool with ML
Certifications:AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect Associate
Not sure where to begin? Start with cloud fundamentals, then bring a course project or local problem to the group.