Uzbekistan launches AWS Academy at 12 universities and announces nationwide AI talent project

On September 24, 2026, during a forum on the risks of artificial intelligence in education and employment held as part of ICTWEEK UZBEKISTAN 2026, the AWS Academy program was officially launched at 12 universities in Uzbekistan, enabling students to gain knowledge and practical skills in modern cloud technologies. The forum also announced the nationwide launch of the Heirs of Muhammad al-Khwarizmi project, which aims to train young people in modern professions. Coursera's Larisa Whitcroft discussed the learning achievements of Uzbek users on the platform, and iFLYTEK's Jason Zhang showcased AI solutions that can function across several languages.

The event places university courses, cloud technology practice, and nationwide youth vocational training within the same framework, directly affecting how AI talent is supplied and at what scale in Uzbekistan. For education product practitioners, the AWS Academy rollout at 12 universities means cloud and AI courses are entering formal higher education channels, which may change partnership and distribution paths for local edtech products; for schools and students, the new practical skills training and vocational project provide clearer routes to skill acquisition. The original text does not provide course duration, enrollment scale, or training outcome data, so related impacts still require verification through subsequent public information. Students at 12 universities in Uzbekistan can gain cloud technology knowledge and practical skills through AWS Academy, increasing higher education course offerings. The nationwide Heirs of Muhammad al-Khwarizmi project has been launched to train young people in modern professions, expanding the reach of AI-related skills training.