AWS Student Builder Group • USJ ChapterWhere Student Builders
Architect the Cloud.
Learn AWS by building real systems. Explore generative AI with Amazon Bedrock, architect serverless cloud infrastructure, and launch production grade projects with the student developer community at University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Why Join AWS Student Builder Group?
Accelerate your cloud career through hands-on architectures, mentorship from industry experts, and a thriving community of student developers.
Learn AWS Services
Get hands-on experience building scalable applications with Serverless, Bedrock, DynamoDB, and ECS. Move from theory directly to production code.
Network with Experts
Connect with AWS Community Heroes, Solutions Architects, and passionate student builders across Sri Lanka through direct technical AMAs and mentorship.
Earn Certifications
Access structured study groups, practice labs, and exam voucher guidance for AWS Cloud Practitioner and Solutions Architect certifications.
Launch Real-World Projects
Collaborate in cloud hackathons, architect campus-scale solutions for USJ, and graduate with a verifiable production portfolio on GitHub.
Hands-On Learning Tracks
Step-by-step technical roadmaps designed for USJ undergraduates. Move from introductory theory directly to building production architectures on AWS.
Cloud Foundations & Architecture
🎯 Target: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)
Master core cloud fundamentals, IAM security governance, high availability VPC networking, and scalable storage on AWS.
Serverless & Full-Stack Cloud Apps
🎯 Target: AWS Certified Developer Associate
Write production Infrastructure as Code with AWS CDK and build event-driven microservices with zero idle server cost.
Generative AI with Amazon Bedrock
🎯 Target: AWS Certified AI Practitioner
Architect production Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, multi-agent workflows, and secure Bedrock foundation models.
Cloud DevOps & Modern CI/CD
🎯 Target: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
Automate containerized deployments with AWS Fargate, GitHub Actions, and production CloudWatch observability.
Student Rewards at USJ
Every learner participating in our workshops, hackathons, and community sprints earns official recognition, cloud resources, and verifiable career milestones.
Promotional Cloud Credits
Up to $30 - $100 in promotional AWS credits to build personal architectures, test services, and deploy production apps with zero personal expense.
12 Months Free Skill Builder
Full access to official AWS Skill Builder courses, Cloud Quest 3D gamified learning, hands-on guided sandbox labs, and practice exams.
Exam Voucher Guidance
Subsidized and discounted exam vouchers, study group cohorts, and direct mentorship for AWS Cloud Practitioner and Solutions Architect certifications.
Swag & Digital Badges
Exclusive AWS Student Builder Group stickers, apparel, and verifiable Credly digital badges to spotlight your skills to tech employers.
AWS Student Builder Groups
Connect with other students on campus. Build together on the cloud.
About the program
AWS Student Builder Groups (formerly AWS Cloud Clubs) are vibrant, student-led communities on post-secondary school campuses worldwide. Students come together to explore cloud technology, build innovative software architectures, and master industry-grade cloud skills.
Membership is open to any learner actively enrolled in a post-secondary institution aged 18+ who is ready to build their future. Every group is led by Student Builder Group Leaders who are passionate about bringing their communities to life.
With support from AWS, our USJ chapter organizes hands-on workshops, cloud certification prep cohorts, and project showcases that empower Sri Lankan undergraduates to graduate cloud-ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Upcoming Builder Sessions
Hands-on, free cloud sessions led by certified student architects and AWS community leaders.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Bootcamp
An intensive, hands-on weekend bootcamp covering core AWS services, cloud economics, IAM security, and architectural best practices to prepare USJ students for CLF-C02 certification.
INSTRUCTORS / SPEAKERS:
Building Production Serverless Apps with AWS CDK & TypeScript
Learn Infrastructure as Code (IaC) by synthesizing real-world serverless microservices with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB using AWS CDK.
INSTRUCTORS / SPEAKERS:
Built by USJ Students
Explore cloud-native applications, AI assistants, and IoT systems engineered by our guild builders.
USJ Campus AI Smart Navigator
A conversational campus assistant built with Amazon Bedrock, Lambda, and OpenSearch to assist students with course queries, faculty offices, and academic calendars.
AWS ARCHITECTURE
STUDENT BUILDERS
USJ Micro-Climate IoT Station
Real-time environmental sensor network across university botanical grounds streaming telemetry to AWS IoT Core and visualized via DynamoDB & QuickSight.
AWS ARCHITECTURE
STUDENT BUILDERS
“To democratize cloud education at USJ—building skills, fostering community, and preparing students for the future of technology.”
We aim to create an inclusive environment where students can access cloud knowledge, gain hands-on experience, and grow together. Through workshops, mentorship, and real-world projects, we empower individuals to build practical skills and become future-ready tech leaders.