AWS Skill Builder
8.1#2 in mooc platformsFrom $29 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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What both publish
| Fact | AWS Skill Builder | DataCamp |
|---|---|---|
| Company facts | AWS's LinkedIn profile lists Seattle, Washington headquarters, a 2006 founding year and more than 10,001 employees. | LinkedIn lists DataCamp as privately held, founded in 2014, headquartered in New York, New York, with 201–500 employees. |
| Course library | AWS advertises more than 900 free self-paced digital courses covering AWS services and skill levels. | The pricing page advertises access to more than 800 courses on Premium and Teams plans. |
| Founded | 2006 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington, United States | New York City, United States |
| Praise: hands-on learning | G2 reviewers praise the labs, knowledgeable instructors and self-paced practical work for building confidence and preparing for certifications. | Independent reviewers repeatedly praise structured courses, interactive exercises, browser coding practice and the breadth of the catalog. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.3 out of 5 from 21 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 713 reviews. |
| Rating on Google Play | 5.0 out of 5 from 189 reviews for AWS Card Clash, a Skill Builder learning game | 4.6 out of 5 from 38.9K reviews. |
AWS Skill Builder plans
- Free accountFree
- Free learning resourcesFree
- Individual monthly$29 a month
- Individual monthly subscription$29 a month
- Individual annual$449 a year
- Team subscription$449 a year
DataCamp plans
- BasicFree
- Premium$14 a month
- Teams$14 a month
- Premium Student monthly$24 a month
- Premium Student yearly$164 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick AWS Skill Builder if…
Skill Builder suits learners developing AWS Cloud or AI skills, including those preparing for certification. Its Team plan is for organizations that want to assign and track training across employees and contractors.
Pick DataCamp if…
DataCamp suits learners who want structured courses available on web, iOS, or Android, with certificates and progression options. Teams and Enterprise fit organizations needing group administration, learning tracking, personalized paths, or reporting.