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AWS Launches Free SimuLearn Badges to Prove Hands-On Cloud Skills
AWS introduces SimuLearn badges, which require completing simulated client meetings and building solutions in a live AWS environment. Two of the 12 badges are free, with no exam or proctored test. The badges aim to bridge the gap between certification knowledge and real-world delivery.
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While badges offer a more practical credential than traditional certs, their real value depends on employer recognition and whether they truly replace experience in hiring decisions.
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Introducing AWS SimuLearn Badges: Free Proof That You Can Actually Build in the Cloud →
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