AWS AI Plan for Peru: 250,000 to Be Trained Free
Peru · Technology What it is: “AWS Entrena Perú,” a free online platform teaching artificial intelligence and cloud computing in Spanish. The goal: reach 250,000 Peruvians by 2028, with sharable AWS credentials on completion. Who is behind it: Amazon Web Services and the Fundación Romero, endorsed by the U.S. Embassy in Lima. The catch: no […] The post AWS AI Plan for Peru: 250,000 to Be Trained…
Amazon is investing in Peruvian talent rather than just infrastructure. The AWS Peru AI initiative, called "AWS Entrena Perú," is a free online platform that will train 250,000 Peruvians in artificial intelligence and cloud computing skills by 2028. The program, developed in collaboration with the Fundación Romero and endorsed by the U.S. Embassy in Lima, offers courses in AI and cloud fundamentals for the general public, developers, and small-business owners.
Upon completion, participants receive digital credentials that can be added to their résumés or professional networks. The initiative aims to address the shortage of skilled workers in the Peruvian tech sector, where there are about 3,700 open technology roles but only around 2,700 qualified individuals to fill them, including many in AI.
The push comes as Peru has a new AI strategy in place and a new government led by Keiko Fujimori, who took office in July 2026. While the investment is primarily in human capital, it is seen as a positive indicator of Peruvian business climate and could make the country more attractive for future tech investments.
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