Demo Challenges

Demo challenges are a fantastic way to familiarize yourself with the Skills53 competition platform and get a taste of the tasks you might encounter during the regional championships. These challenges allow you to try solving a handful of real tasks from previous competitions with real-time marking and feedback.

By practicing on the official platform, you’ll gain insight into how tasks are structured, how to navigate the platform, and how results are evaluated. This is a great opportunity to build confidence and refine your approach before the actual competition.

What’s Included

When you register for the demo challenges, you’ll receive a voucher granting you access to the official competition platform. Here’s what you can expect:

• Tasks: You’ll have access to 3–5 tasks selected from past competitions.
• Real-Time Marking: Tasks are graded automatically as you work, just like during the actual competition.
• Limited Attempts: You’ll typically receive up to 5 attempts to complete the challenges. Each attempt provides a fresh start, allowing you to improve based on what you’ve learned.
• No Extra Cost: Participating in the demo challenges is completely free.

The demo challenges are not designed to test how much you know already—they’re an introduction to the competition format and platform, helping you prepare for success in the regional championships.

Demo Challenges for 2025

Participants in the 2025 regional championships can register their interest to access the demo challenges. Access to these challenges will be granted starting mid-to-late January 2025. You’ll be notified via email when your voucher is ready.

Other training resources, such as the AWS Academy courses and Sample Tasks, are available immediately. We encourage you to get started with these while waiting for access to the demo challenges.

For more details, visit the Demo Challenges page.

How to Register

To sign up for the 2025 demo challenges:

1. Complete the registration form: Register for Training.
2. Once access is ready, you’ll receive an email with details and your voucher code.
3. Use the voucher to log into the official competition platform and start practicing.

Additional Training Opportunities

The demo challenges are just one way to prepare for the Skills53 regional championships. Combine them with other training resources to maximize your readiness:

• AWS Academy: Take advantage of free structured courses and sandbox access to build your skills.
• Sample Tasks: Explore examples of the types of tasks you may encounter in the competition to guide your practice.

Both AWS Academy and Sample Tasks are available now, so you can begin preparing immediately while waiting for the demo challenges to open.

FAQs

Do I need to pay for demo challenges? No, they are completely free. Skills53 covers all costs for your participation.

Can I use the demo challenges without competing? Demo challenges are specifically designed for Skills53 participants. While you don’t need to commit to competing in the regionals, they are intended to prepare competitors.

What happens if I run out of attempts? Once you’ve used up your allotted attempts, your voucher will no longer allow new sessions. However, the tasks you attempted can still help you understand the competition format and improve your skills.

How do I know when my access starts? You will receive an email with details and a voucher code once access is available, starting mid-to-late January 2025.

What should I do while waiting for access? Use other training resources like AWS Academy and Sample Tasks to start building your skills and familiarity with AWS. These materials are available immediately.

Next Steps

• Register your interest through the registration form to secure your voucher.
• Once notified, use your voucher to log into the platform and explore the demo challenges.
• Start with AWS Academy and Sample Tasks to begin preparing today.

The demo challenges are a low-pressure, highly valuable way to prepare for the competition. Use them to build your confidence, refine your skills, and get comfortable with the platform before the big day!