On 10 September 2026, Virovitica University of Applied Sciences hosted the first joint preparatory meeting of members of the local AWS User Group, launched by the Virovitica IT Society (Društvo informatičara Virovitice, DIV), as part of the AWS AI Get Certified Challenge. This education and certification programme is run by Amazon Web Services (AWS) for developer communities in Central and Eastern Europe, with the aim of developing knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence and cloud technologies.
The preparations bring together students of the University, its alumni and experienced IT professionals, creating valuable opportunities to share knowledge and experience and to support one another. In this way, current and former generations of students are connected, and cooperation between the University and the local IT community is further strengthened.
The programme covers three certification tracks: AI Fundamentals, focusing on the basics of artificial intelligence and its application in the cloud; Machine Learning Engineer, covering machine learning and data processing; and Generative AI Developer, focusing on the development of professional solutions based on generative artificial intelligence. In the coming period, group members will meet regularly in the student lounge, where they will work through the course material together, track their progress and prepare for the certification exams.
Taking part in the AWS AI Challenge is a valuable opportunity to acquire up-to-date knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence and cloud technologies, and also to connect students, alumni and professionals from the IT sector.
