Develop your skills and capability to start your career in Cloud Computing.
According to Tech Nation's 2024 report, the UK tech sector was valued at $1.1 trillion (£784billion) at the start of 2024, making it the leading tech ecosystem in Europe. Cloud roles are the most in demand within the tech industry, and the sector is now worth an estimated £60 billion.
Adzuna Intelligence states that IT salaries exceed the national average by 66.3% and CompTIA's State of the Tech Workforce UK 2024 report shows tech sector employment incresing year on year and providing more diverse opportunities across sectors such as Financial services, manufacturing, public sector and retail. According to LinkedIn, demand for cloud engineers has grown by 21% since 2023. The value of the global cloud market has grown by a massive 19% in just the last 12 months, and UK vacancies currently stand at 10,400. (Source: Adzuna)
Here are some potential job roles you could pursue after completing this pathway:
Assists in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting cloud-based systems under the guidance of senior engineers.
Designs, implements, and maintains cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability of cloud services.
Develops comprehensive cloud strategies, designs high-level cloud solutions, and collaborates with stakeholders to meet business and technical needs.
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.
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.
Amazon Web Services are trusted by millions of organisations worldwide. Becoming an AWS Certified Practitioner demonstrates your commitment and motivation to succeed and improve your skill set. It also demonstrates proficiency in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications.
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification is an excellent first step for individuals with a basic understanding of IT skills. Equally, it is a great opportunity for those in the industry looking to gain Cloud literacy and communicate more effectively with technical teams and customers.
Study time: 50 guided learning hours
1 x 90 minute exam consisting of 65 multiple choice or multiple response questions
Businesses are increasingly relying on cloud solutions, driving high demand for certified professionals. The AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification validates your skills in designing and deploying secure applications on AWS and the growing importance of cloud technology.
Study time: 60 guided learning hours
1 x 130 minute exam, featuring 65 multiple-choice and multiple-response questions
Going beyond the associate level, the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional certification validates advanced technical skills for planning and delivering scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS. Earning the globally recognised Professional certification demonstrates your expertise to employers.
For end-to-end training to expertly design, architect, and implement infrastructure and applications using AWS best practices, the Solutions Architect - Professional course is an ideal choice.
Study time: 70 guided learning hours
1 x 180-minute exam, 75 questions
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:
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
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. Once our students pass their first certification and gain access to our Career Services team, we unlock access to this two-part course designed to refine your communication abilities and critical thinking skills.
