AWS SBGAWS Student Builder Group USJ

Where Student Builders
Architect the Cloud.

Build real cloud systems at USJ. Learn AWS, explore GenAI with Amazon Bedrock, and launch production projects with student developers.

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Why Join AWS SBG USJ

Why Join AWS Student Builder Group?

Accelerate your cloud career with hands-on labs, industry mentorship, and an active community of student developers.

01Hands-on

Learn AWS Services

Build scalable systems with Serverless, Bedrock, and DynamoDB. Move straight from theory into real code.

02Mentorship

Network with Experts

Connect directly with AWS Community Heroes, Solutions Architects, and student peers across Sri Lanka.

03Credentials

Earn Certifications

Join study cohorts, practice labs, and access exam voucher discounts for official AWS certifications.

04Portfolio

Launch Real Projects

Ship software for campus hackathons and graduate with a verified production portfolio on GitHub.

Learning Pathways

Hands-on tracks. Built for builders.

Four focused roadmaps designed for USJ undergraduates. Move directly from fundamentals into production code.

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Cloud Architecture01
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Event Ingest
Lambda
Auth
EventBridge
DynamoDB
Foundation first.Master core AWS compute, IAM policies, and VPC networking from scratch to architect resilient production systems.
Event-Driven Compute02
SERVICEEVENTSTATUS
auth_verifyapi_gatewayactive
order_workereventbridgeactive
dynamo_sinkstream_cdcidle
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Build serverless.Ship real event-driven microservices and Infrastructure as Code with AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and AWS CDK.
Foundation Models03
BEDROCK
Deploy with AI.Build intelligent RAG pipelines, vector search, and autonomous multi-agent systems powered by Amazon Bedrock.
Telemetry & Deployments04
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Automate everything.Containerize microservices with Docker, automate CI/CD pipelines, and monitor production reliability with CloudWatch.
Member Perks

Student Builder Benefits

Active members in our workshops, hackathons, and cohorts earn official AWS resources, exam discounts, and verifiable credentials.

AWS Credits

Promotional Cloud Credits

Get $30–$100 in AWS promotional credits to build architectures and host apps with zero personal expense.

Skill Builder

12 Months Free Skill Builder

Free access to 600+ courses, interactive Cloud Quest 3D games, and guided sandbox labs.

Certifications

Exam Voucher Support

Study cohorts, practice tests, and subsidized exam voucher discounts for official AWS certifications.

Community Swag

Swag & Digital Badges

Exclusive AWS stickers, apparel, and verifiable Credly digital badges to spotlight on LinkedIn.

AWS Builder CenterCommunityAWS Student Builder Groups

AWS Student Builder Groups

Connect with other students on campus. Build together on the cloud.

AWS Student Builder Groups

About the program

AWS Student Builder Groups are student-led university communities supported directly by AWS. Open to all students at University of Sri Jayewardenepura—no prior cloud or coding experience required.

Hands-on Cloud Labs: Build production systems with Serverless, Bedrock GenAI, and AWS CDK.
Certification Guidance: Study cohorts and subsidized exam vouchers for official AWS certifications.
Industry Mentorship: Connect directly with AWS Community Heroes, Solutions Architects, and student peers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Any currently enrolled student at University of Sri Jayewardenepura. All faculties and experience levels are welcome—no prior cloud or coding background required.
Upcoming Workshops

Upcoming Builder Sessions

Hands-on, free cloud sessions led by certified student architects and AWS community leaders.

Workshop
VIRTUAL

Inaugural Session: AWS Infrastructure Essentials

Oct 15, 202606:00 PM - 07:30 PM IST

The official inaugural session of AWS Student Builder Group USJ. Dive deep into core AWS infrastructure fundamentals, VPC architecture, compute services, and real-world DevOps/SRE production best practices.

#Inaugural Session#AWS Infrastructure#DevOps & SRE#VPC & Compute

Speakers & Leads:

Shamika Shehan KosgolleAssociate Architect DevOps & SRE at Kaya
Call for Speakers

Want to Lead or Host a Cloud Session?

We are 100% student-led. Share your cloud journey, architecture, or project with fellow USJ builders.

Our Mission

Democratizing cloud education at USJ.

Practical cloud skills, official AWS certifications, and builder mentorship—100% free for all students.