Bahrain Cloud First Policy • Economic Vision 2030

AWS SMEs Cloud Skilling Initiative

A national cloud learning initiative helping Bahraini SMEs take their businesses to the next level: the cloud.
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Overview

Cloud adoption skills for stronger Bahraini SME infrastructure.

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce and ThinkSmart, an AWS Training Partner, in partnership with the Bahrain SME Development Society, are launching a special initiative for Bahraini SMEs.

The objective is to educate SMEs on cloud computing, enable cloud adoption in business strategy, and foster innovation and economic competitiveness in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

01

Build Cloud Foundations

Introduce core cloud computing concepts and foundational infrastructure services for practical business use.

02

Enable SME Transformation

Help organizations understand how transferring business services to the internet can improve agility and competitiveness.

03

Foster
Innovation

Support private sector growth with modern cloud capabilities and state-of-the-art technology adoption.

Who Can Take Part?

For individuals employed in SMEs based in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Designed for leaders, managers, IT teams, and anyone ready to learn how cloud can shape business growth.

  • Business Leaders

  • Sales Managers

  • Project Managers

  • IT Managers

  • IT Team

  • Cloud Beginners

    AWS Training and Certification

    Build and validate cloud skills that help teams get more out of AWS.

    Organizations need cloud-skilled individuals to transform their business. AWS Training and Certification content is created by AWS experts and updated regularly so skills stay fresh.

    Whether participants are starting out, building on IT skills, or sharpening cloud knowledge, this program helps them become more effective in the cloud.

    About ThinkSmart

    Two decades of ICT training experience across the Gulf region.

    AWS Authorized

    Leading Amazon Web Services Authorized Training Partner in the region.

    1000+ Certified

    Trained and certified more than 1,000 individuals in AWS since 2017.

    Bilingual Instructors

    In-house AWS authorized instructors with bilingual capabilities.

    Licensed Programs

    All programs licensed by Ministry of Labour and Tamkeen.

    Regional ICT Leader

    Covering Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.

    Project Phases

    The program moves SMEs from discovery to AWS architecture confidence.

    This structured AWS learning program guides SMEs from initial cloud discovery to advanced architecture expertise. Beginning with foundational AWS cloud computing concepts and infrastructure services, the program progresses through AWS Essentials and Cloud Practitioner training to build a strong understanding of cloud strategy, AWS products, and core services.
    Phase 1

    Discovery Day

    Introduction to AWS cloud computing concepts and foundational infrastructure services.

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    Phase 2

    AWS Essentials + AWS Cloud Practitioner

    Learn the benefits of cloud computing, cloud strategy, AWS products, services, common solutions, and the fundamentals of identifying AWS services.

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    Phase 3

    AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate

    Demonstrate knowledge to architect and deploy secure, robust applications on AWS technologies and provide implementation guidance based on best practices.

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    New Courses

    AWS Essentials + AWS Cloud Practitioner Training

    The LLPA model supports practical training formats that help teams learn, validate, and apply skills in the flow of work.

    26th - 28th September, 20269:00 am - 5:00 pm View Agenda
     

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    Take your SME business to the next level: The Cloud.

    Submit your interest and the ThinkSmart team will follow up with program details, agenda, and next steps.

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