Azure Cloud Pathway

Developing skills and capabilities to become a Cloud Engineer.

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Human skills

Both our course content and ongoing, 1:1 coaching from our Career Services team helps you develop the most sought-after soft & human skills this needed to thrive in this sector
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AI fluency

Artificial intelligence is transforming this sector; our course programs include the most current and crucial AI models that empower you to be a stand-out candidate in this industry

Technical ability

Learn the technical qualifications employers are actively looking for with accredited, industry-recognised training from world-leading education providers
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  • A gradient blue and green icon of two hands shaking, symbolizing partnership, agreement, or cooperation, on a white background.

    Human skills

    Both our course content and ongoing, 1:1 coaching from our Career Services team helps you develop the most sought-after soft & human skills this needed to thrive in this sector
  • A stylized icon of a brain, split into two halves—one green and one blue—with circuit-like lines and nodes inside, symbolizing artificial intelligence or technology merging with human thinking.

    AI fluency

    Artificial intelligence is transforming this sector; our course programs include the most current and crucial AI models that empower you to be a stand-out candidate in this industry
  • Technical ability

    Learn the technical qualifications employers are actively looking for with accredited, industry-recognised training from world-leading education providers

CompTIA Cloud+ course overview

Cloud computing is one of the fastest-growing areas of technology, and there is a significant demand for skilled professionals who can design, deploy, and manage Cloud systems. With its extensive training in implementing and managing Cloud solutions, the CompTIA Cloud+ course equips you with in-demand skills to succeed in Cloud Computing roles. 

Professionals who have previously completed CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ will benefit from this course, alongside those who have experience in System Administration and Networking.

Study time: 40-50 hours

Modules breakdown

Modules breakdown

CompTIA Cloud+ Examination

CompTIA Cloud+

1 x 90 minute exam, 90 multiple-choice and performance-based questions

AI Fundamentals course overview

AI is transforming how technology is designed, delivered, and used across every industry. Our AI Fundamentals course gives you the essential knowledge and practical skills to understand, use, and apply artificial intelligence responsibly, supporting their journey across technical pathways and helping you stay relevant in a rapidly changing workplace.

Designed to complement technology courses, this programme introduces the foundations of AI, generative AI, workplace applications, prompt design, productivity tools, and responsible AI practices. You'll develop the confidence to work effectively with AI tools while understanding the ethical, security, and organisational considerations that come with adoption.

Study time: 6 hours

Modules breakdown

What you'll learn

AI Fundamentals Examination

AI Fundamentals

Skill benchmarks, course assessments, and scenario-based simulations

Microsoft Certified: AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate course overview

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification course provides IT professionals with the skills and knowledge to manage Azure cloud services, focusing on implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of Azure solutions.

Microsoft Azure is utilised globally, enabling companies to build, deploy and test applications. Demonstrate your value to an organisation by becoming familiar with Microsoft Azure and how it can facilitate the success of a business.  

Study time: 25 hours

Modules breakdown

Modules breakdown

Microsoft Certified: AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate Examination

Microsoft Certified: AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate

1x 120 minute exam featuring 40-60 multiple-choice questions

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate AI-200 course overview

The Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate (AI-200) course is perfect for developers and IT professionals looking to build in-demand AI and cloud computing skills that employers need.

With our expert-led lessons you'll gain certified knowledge in developing, deploying, and managing intelligent applications using Azure AI services and modern cloud technologies.

Study time: 35 hours

Modules breakdown

Modules breakdown

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate AI-200 Examination

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate AI-200

1x 120 minute exam, 40-60 multiple-choice, drag and drop and case study questions.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert course overview

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert course elevates your expertise in designing and implementing Azure solutions. The course teaches you to craft solutions tailored to specific business requirements, prioritising security, scalability, performance, and cost optimisation. 

The certification is held in high regard in the IT industry and opens doors to rewarding career opportunities as an Azure solutions architect or cloud architect. You’ll also gain recognition for your advanced skills and become a valuable asset in the ever-evolving world of IT. 

Study time: 50 hours

Modules breakdown

Modules breakdown

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Examination

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

1 x multiple choice exam (included). 40 – 60 questions. Includes practice exam and questions

Future proof your career with AI certification:

AWS Certified AI Practitioner, is a course designed to provide a strong foundation in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and generative AI within the AWS Cloud ecosystem and is provided as standard with our tech career pathways*.

This certification validates your ability to understand AI concepts, identify practical business use cases, and leverage AWS services to build smarter, more efficient solutions without requiring a programming background.

By earning the AIF-C01 certification, you position yourself as a forward-thinking professional who can bridge the gap between technical teams and business strategy. You’ll gain the language, tools, and frameworks needed to guide AI initiatives, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure projects deliver measurable impact.

Course modules:

  • AWS Certified AI Practitioner Modules Breakdown:
  • Basic AI Concepts and Terminologies
  • Practical Use Cases for AI
  • The ML Development Lifecycle
  • ML Operations (MLOps)
  • Basic Concepts of Generative AI
  • Capabilities and Limitations of Generative AI
  • Building Generative AI Applications with AWS
  • Design Factors for Applications Using Foundation Models
  • Effective Prompt Engineering Techniques
  • Training, Fine-Tuning, and Evaluating Foundation Models

Study time: 10 learning hours

Exam: 1 x 90 minute exam, 65 multiple choice and multiple response questions

*content is made available once your first core pathway certification has been passed

Boost your employability with our career booster courses:

Your pathway also includes our communications skills and critical thinking course. While technical skills are important, communication and critical thinking skills are often the distinguishing factor that sets successful businesses and professionals apart. They enable individuals to effectively navigate the complexities of the business world, build strong relationships, and drive innovation and growth.

  • Communication essentials: This part of the course helps you build the skills to connect, influence, and lead with confidence. You'll cover topics such as AI-powered communication tools, intentional messaging, nonverbal techniques, technical communication strategies, and the power of effective writing to help you to convey ideas with clarity and impact in any professional setting.
    Critical thinking: Strengthen your ability to analyse, evaluate, and lead with clarity. This course covers challenging assumptions, investigating arguments, drawing sound conclusions, leveraging analogical thinking, overcoming cognitive biases, and applying critical thinking to leadership giving you the tools to make smarter decisions and guide teams with confidence.

Accreditors

We make sure we provide our students with the most relevant, industry standard content, which is why this course is made up of material accredited by the following education leaders.

CompTIA

The leading global IT trade association, CompTIA, gives the industry a unified voice and real leadership in the IT community. As a non-profit organisation, CompTIA offers a unique range of training courses that validate your IT skills without restricting you to individual product suites.

AWS

Amazon Web Services is a subsidiary of Amazon providing on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis.

Microsoft

Microsoft Azure, commonly referred to as Azure, is a cloud computing service created by Microsoft for building, testing, deploying, and managing applications and services through Microsoft-managed data centers.

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