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An AWS account and access to the AWS web console is required to complete this workshop. 

If you are are attending an AWS hosted event (re:Invent, Loft, Immersion Day, or any other event hosted by an AWS employee) follow the instructions provided at [AWS Event]({{<relref "./aws_event/">}})

If you are running this workshop on your own follow the instructions provided at [Self Paced]({{<relref "./self_paced/">}})