Driving a skilled cloud workforce in ASEAN
summary
ASEAN demand hits 86 million by 2025 while a study finds 250,000 jobs (2017–2020) with 100,000 AWS-related postings; employers hire DevOps, cloud pen testers and application developers and prioritize cybersecurity and migration skills. Programs include a 9‑month, 110‑hour Data Science Accelerator using AWS with real clients, a year‑long industry internship credit, and new 90‑hour AWS cloud certificates via SMU and partners. Certification serves as a starting signal; continuous learning and project experience decide hires.
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chapters (14)
- 0:00Introduction and session overview
- 1:50Why AWS focuses on cloud talent
- 3:37Panelist introductions
- 5:06Cloud roles and hiring trends
- 8:19Educator’s journey to cloud training
- 10:10In-demand cloud courses for adults
- 12:57Early career cloud jobs and training
- 17:05Polytechnic’s industry partnerships
- 21:46University’s cloud certification program
- 25:28Employer views on cloud certifications
- 27:35Support for employee certifications
- 32:42Cloud careers in economic downturns
- 33:47Top tips for cloud career success
- 35:38Closing remarks and next steps
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