Amazon Jobs Programs

This page will help you learn more about different Amazon Programs, based on the most accurate and current information.

Listed below are complete guides that explain the different Amazon programs as well as what steps you should take to be accepted.

Amazon Jobs Programs

What is an Amazon Jobs Program?

An Amazon Jobs Program is a sequence of activities that aim to develop the knowledge and skills of current and future employees to make them better professionals. Each Amazon training program aims to accomplish specific business objectives.

Amazon Apprenticeships Programs

The Amazon Apprenticeships program offers on-the-job training for roles in software engineering, cloud computing, and other technical fields. Apprenticeships combine work with structured learning and typically last 15-24 months.

Apprenticeships Programs offered by Amazon include:

  • Amazon RME Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeship is a course offered by Amazon for FC employees and outside applicants interested in becoming Junior Mechatronics Technicians.
  • IT Apprenticeship is a 3-year training program that includes classroom and online training on-site and in conjunction with Amazon’s on-the-job IT training program for employees.
  • Automation Engineer Apprenticeship combines academic studies with practical training in general engineering principles and PLC control areas of specialization.
  • Amazon’s Mechatronics Engineering Apprenticeship program combines university-based instruction with hands-on experience.

Amazon Internships Programs

The Amazon Internships program offers paid, full-time roles worldwide to college students and recent graduates. Internships typically last 3-6 months and can be based in Seattle or at one of our many global sites.

Internship Programs offered by Amazon include:

  • Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE) Internship Program.
  • Amazon Data Engineer Internship Program.
  • Amazon Operations Finance Rotational Internship Program (AOF-RP).
  • AWS Sales Summer Internship Program.

Amazon MBA Programs

The MBA programs at Amazon are designed to develop the next generation of leaders for Amazon’s rapidly growing global Business. The programs offer unique experiences that prepare graduates for a career in general management, operations, Finance, and retail/consumer products.

MBA Programs offered by Amazon include:

  • Amazon Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP) provides participants with the opportunity to work in various finance roles, such as accounting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), treasury, tax, and business development.
  • Amazon Retail Leadership Development Program gives you the chance to rotate across multiple departments at Amazon, as well as to participate in leadership development courses, mentoring, and networking events with company executives.
  • Amazon Product Manager Technical (PMT) program focuses on more technological product roles like AWS that require an engineering or computer science background.
  • Amazon Program Manager (PGM) training program helps participants learn how to develop a program strategy, organize and manage the program team, and ensure program objectives are met on time and within budget.
  • AWS CloudPath Program Manager (CP) trains participants for leading positions that have a significant impact on areas such as supply chain management, finance logistics, demand planning, and finance.
  • Pathways Operations Manager program provides MBA or Masters-level graduates with the skills they need to become Amazon Directors and General Managers.

Amazon Military & Veteran Programs

Amazon is committed to helping the men and women who served our country transition to successful careers after their time in uniform.

Amazon Military & Veteran Programs offer a variety of programs and resources for military veterans, reservists, national guardsmen, and their families, including the Amazon Pathway Program and a variety of other programs that are meant to support military service people and their families.

Military Programs offered by Amazon include:

  • Amazon Military Fellowship Programs help veterans transition from military service to civilian life.
  • Amazon Veteran Business Leader Program (VBLP) welcomes transitioning military veterans as well as candidates with experience in civilian industries.
  • Amazon Military Mentoring Program (MMP) helps new Amazon employees with military backgrounds connect with others with similar backgrounds.
  • Amazon EMEA Military Recruiting Program provides veterans outside the US with employment opportunities at Amazon.
  • Amazon Military Pathway Program helps candidates with military leadership experience gain the skills and knowledge they need to become Amazon General Managers and Directors.
  • Warriors@Amazon Affinity Group organizes social and educational events, and volunteer opportunities, for veterans and military spouses working at Amazon.
  • Amazon Military Spouses program provides assistance to military spouses.
  • Amazon Student Veterans offer a variety of opportunities for veterans to work as regional managers, safety specialists, or interns.

Amazon Upskill Programs

Amazon Upskilling programs prepare employees for new careers by giving them in-demand skill sets. The company-funded training programs are offered to Amazon employees and help them learn critical skills that will enable them to move into more in-demand, higher-paying positions within Amazon.

Upskill Programs offered by Amazon include:

  • Amazon AWS Grow Our Own Talent program provides Amazon employees and entry-level candidates with on-the-job training and job placement opportunities.
  • Amazon Surge2IT Program is designed to provide self-paced learning resources to help Amazon’s entry-level IT employees advance into higher-paying technical roles.
  • Amazon UXDR Apprenticeship program offers employees the chance to learn and develop their skills in research and design across a variety of Amazon products, most notably Prime Video, Alexa, AWS, and Amazon Fashion.
  • Amazon Career Choice Program provides pre-paid tuition to Amazon’s operations employees interested in furthering their education. As part of the program, the company also funds high school completion, GEDs, and ESL proficiency certifications.
  • Amazon Technical Academy Program provides training and job placement for non-technical Amazon employees interested in becoming software engineers.
  • AWS Training and Certification Program allows participants to build cloud knowledge through free classroom and digital training, in addition to discounted exam fees for AWS Certification.
  • Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeship Program prepares employees for technical maintenance roles by teaching them skills and technical knowledge.
  • Machine Learning University (MLU) Program teaches machine learning skills to Amazon employees with backgrounds in technology and coding.

Amazon Public Training Programs

As part of its commitment to helping 29 million people gain tech skills by 2025, the company will invest hundreds of millions of dollars, in utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS). The Amazon Training program offers flexible scheduling and learning options.

Public Training Programs offered by Amazon include:

  • AWS Skill Builder offers more than 500 free, online courses in 16 languages.
  • Seattle AWS Skills Center Program provides an in-person cloud learning space for anyone interested in cloud computing, career opportunities in the industry, and the skills required for success.
  • AWS re/Start A full-time, 12-week program designed to prepare unemployed or underemployed individuals for careers in cloud computing.
  • AWS Educate Program offers free cloud learning resources for students and educators.
  • Machine Learning University is a program that offers the public access to the same machine learning courses Amazon uses to train its own developers.
  • AWS Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing Certificate Program offers two days of training on fiber optics installation and repair.