Build Real AWS Infrastructure. Not Simulations.
Hands-on cloud labs, system design challenges, and AI playgrounds — with real AWS accounts. Complete guided missions, get automated validation, and earn a verified portfolio.
Video Courses Don't Teach You to Build.
Simulators Don't Teach You to Debug.
See how Cloud Edventures compares to the alternatives you've already tried.
| Feature | Cloud Edventures | Video Courses | Simulators | Free Tier Alone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real AWS accounts | ||||
| Automated validation | ||||
| Guided missions | ||||
| No billing risk | ||||
| No AWS account needed | ||||
| System design practice | ||||
| AI / Bedrock access |
You need proof you can build, not just proof you can pass a test.
// platform
Four ways to build
cloud expertise.
// blueprint_bay
Design systems that survive
real traffic and failures.
Drag-and-drop AWS components on a visual canvas. Our simulation engine tests your architecture under realistic traffic, latency, and failure scenarios. Get scored on scalability, cost, and resilience.
Explore all 30 challenges15 Learning Paths. 89+ Hours of Hands-On Labs.
From 'what is Lambda?' to deploying production AI agents. Three certification tracks — AWS Core, ML Specialty, and Claude Architect — plus 25 pro tutorials.
Cloud Explorer
Your first adventure into AWS! Learn the basics by building real projects. Perfect for beginners—no prior cloud experience needed.
Missions
Skills
Automation Captain
Master infrastructure automation and monitoring. Build production-ready systems with EC2, CloudWatch, and Infrastructure as Code.
Missions
Skills
AI Navigator
Build AI-powered applications with AWS Bedrock and Claude. Deploy production-ready AI agents, RAG systems, and intelligent automation.
Missions
Skills
Platform Forge
Level up to real-world platform engineering. Terraform, GitHub Actions OIDC, event-driven architectures, DynamoDB Streams, Step Functions Sagas, and security automation.
Missions
Skills
AWS Machine Learning — 100% Hands-On
6 guided paths · 29+ missions · All 4 exam domains
Data Depths
5 islandsS3 data lakes, Glue ETL, Athena EDA, Kinesis streaming
Claude Certified Architect — Hands-On
5 domains · 22 missions · ~40 hours of real Bedrock sandboxes
Architect's Atoll
5 missionsAgentic loops, tool sequencing, multi-agent fleets, decision routing, guardrails
25 Cutting-Edge Tutorials
The skills companies are hiring for in 2026 — on real AWS infrastructure
LangGraph Multi-Agent Orchestration
98% demandBuild stateful multi-agent systems with conditional routing and tool delegation.
88% average demand rating · Real AWS sandboxes
Explore StackHawks →Every Pratical Hands-on Mission Earns a Badge
Shareable proof of real AWS hands-on work — not certificates from watching videos.
// playgrounds
Your AWS account
in 30 seconds.
Cloud Playground
Full AWS sandbox — EC2, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, ECS, VPC, and 30+ services. Pre-configured IAM and billing guardrails.
AI Playground
Everything in Cloud + Amazon Bedrock access. Claude, Titan, Llama, Rekognition, Comprehend, and AI services ready to go.
Extend anytime: +15min (4 cr) · +30min (8 cr) · +1hr (15 cr)
// achievements
Earn badges. Climb ranks.
Prove your skills.
Badge Collection
50+ badges across all paths
Leaderboard
LiveVerified Portfolio
cloudedventures.com/portfolio/your-name
// pricing
Start free. Scale when ready.
Every plan includes real AWS sandboxes. No simulations. No card required.
Free
Try it out
one-time credits
- 1 Cloud Playground session
- Core AWS missions
- Shareable portfolio
- Community support
- 15 credits to start
- No card required
Starter
For learners
credits / month
- Cloud + AI Playgrounds
- All learning paths
- Blueprint Bay basics
- Session extensions
- Priority support
- 100 credits / month
Pro
For builders
credits / month
- Everything in Starter
- All Blueprint Bay paths
- StackHawks Pro tutorials
- AI/ML Infrastructure access
- Production Breakout sims
- Priority support
Team
For organizations
shared credit pool
- Everything in Pro
- Shared credit pool
- Admin dashboard
- Usage analytics
- Dedicated support
- Custom onboarding
Need more? Top-up anytime. Credits never expire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Cloud Edventures and how it helps you land cloud jobs.
Real AWS. Every mission runs in actual isolated AWS sandbox accounts. You're building real Lambda functions, S3 buckets, EC2 instances—not simulations. When you complete a project, it actually exists in AWS.
No. Each sandbox is completely isolated with strict cost controls and pre-configured IAM permissions. You can experiment freely without risk. If something goes wrong, it only affects your sandbox—and we handle the cleanup.
That's the whole point. Employers don't care about certifications alone—they want proof you can build things. Our verified portfolio with real project completion timestamps gives you shareable proof of hands-on experience that you can discuss in technical interviews.
Perfect! The Cloud Explorer path is designed exactly for you. Step-by-step missions with copy-paste commands guide you from 'what is Lambda?' to building real serverless applications. No prior cloud experience needed.
Three things: (1) Safe sandboxes—no risk of $10K bills from mistakes, (2) Guided missions—always know exactly what to build next, (3) Verified portfolio—proof you can share with employers. No other platform offers all three.
No. We provide the sandbox environments. Just sign up and start building immediately. No credit card, no AWS account setup, no waiting.
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15 free credits.
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Get instant access to real AWS sandboxes. Build projects, earn badges, and prove your skills — starting now.
Free forever plan included · No commitment