FUTO Partners with Amazon to Launch AWS Academy

Owerri, Nigeria – In a bold move to bridge the global digital skills gap, the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) is proud to announce the official launch of the FUTO AWS Academy. This landmark partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), facilitated by the Federal Ministry of Education, positions FUTO at the forefront of cloud computing education in Africa.

The AWS Academy is specifically designed to empower both students and staff with world-class, job-ready skills. As the world shifts toward cloud-first infrastructure, this academy provides a direct pathway to industry-recognized certifications in high-demand fields.

What the Academy Offers

Participants will dive into a structured curriculum featuring hands-on laboratories and practical exercises in:

• Cloud Architecture & Security
• DevOps Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)
• Advanced Operations: Kubernetes, MLOps, and FinOps.

A Call to Educators: Join the Cloud Revolution

To ensure the highest quality of instruction, the Vice-Chancellor has approved a call for Educators from within the university. We are looking for qualified and motivated Teaching and Non-Teaching staff to lead this initiative.

Selected educators will not only teach but also gain mastery across multi-cloud platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, supported by comprehensive resources from Amazon.

How to Apply

Are you ready to shape the future of technology at FUTO? Interested staff members are invited to complete the Expression of Interest Form:

👉 Apply Here: https://bit.ly/aws-educator

Important Deadline: The application window closes at 12:00 midnight on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

For further inquiries, please reach out to the Academy team at aws.academy@futo.edu.ng.

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