AWS Skill Builder Updates
New Launchv2.0
AWS Cloud Quest v2.0 Is Here
The biggest upgrade to the game-based cloud learning platform since launch - AI-powered customer conversations, a redesigned 3D world, revamped tournaments, and a refreshed rewards system.
12 August 2026
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What's New
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AI-Powered Customer Conversations
Learners interview virtual customers, gather requirements, and receive live feedback, building the soft skills and technical decision-making that turn practice into job-ready
capability.
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Design-to-Build Learning Loop
Cloud Quest now teaches learners to move from customer needs
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→ AWS solution design
→ hands-on build and validation in a live AWS environment.
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Revamped Tournaments
Tournament Points level the playing field so newcomers and veterans compete fairly. Run private tournaments from any role as team engagement events.
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Hands-on Lab Replay for All
Any learner can now replay completed labs to reinforce skills, regardless of subscription tier. Build in real AWS environments, anytime.
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9 Role-Based Paths with Official Badges
From Cloud Practitioner to Generative AI Architect. Each path earns an official AWS badge shareable on Credly & LinkedIn. Two foundational roles remain
free.
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Build Real Solutions in Live AWS Environments
Learners explore an interactive solution diagram, build it in a live AWS environment, then apply and validate their work. Every assignment is real practice with real services.
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Cloud Quest by the Numbers
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1M+
Learners Trained
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3M+
Labs Launched
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4.8
CSAT Rating
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130+
Hands-on Labs
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Why It Matters for Your Team
Organizations need cloud talent that can understand a business need, clarify requirements, weigh tradeoffs, and make sound technical decisions, not just follow steps. Cloud Quest
v2.0 gives your team a safe place to practice that full workflow:
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Practice the full solution lifecycle
- from customer discovery through design, build, and validation in real AWS environments
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Develop soft skills alongside AWS skills
- AI-powered conversations teach learners to ask the right questions and communicate technical decisions
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Earn official AWS credentials
- badges on Credly recognize progress and support certification goals
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See It in Action
Watch the official walkthrough of Cloud Quest v2.0:
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Getting Started
Anyone with access to AWS Skill Builder can jump into the new Cloud Quest starting today. Existing progress carries over automatically. If you'd like to explore running a team
tournament or want a walkthrough of the new features, I'm happy to set up time.
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Happy Questing in v2.0!
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