The industry
Cloud roles are the most in demand within the tech industry, and the sector is now worth an estimated £60 billion.
Cloud Career Starter Pathway
Developing skills and capability to start your career in Cloud Computing.
Why choose the Cloud Career Starter Pathway?
Opportunities
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)
Job insights
Here are some potential job roles you could pursue after completing this pathway:
Network Administrator
Manages and maintains computer networks, ensuring they operate efficiently and securely. Responsible for the infrastructure that connects computers, including hardware like routers and switches, as well as software and user access.
DevOps Engineer
Automates manual tasks creating and improving small tools that help make team operations more efficient. Also ensures that infrastructure networking and computing systems remain available during production hours.
Junior Cloud Engineer
Supports the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure. Assists with cloud architecture, deploying applications, managing data, configuring networks, and ensuring security and cost optimisation within cloud environments.
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.
CompTIA Network+ course overview
The CompTIA Network+ certification is a highly regarded entry-level certification that opens doors to various network administration and IT roles. Gain practical skills and become proficient in working with a wide range of hardware, software, and networks.
The demand for CompTIA Network+ professionals continues to grow, offering you abundant opportunities to explore and excel in the IT world.
Study time: 40 hours
Modules breakdown
What you'll learn
CompTIA Network+ Examination
CompTIA Network+
1 x 90 minute exam, 90 questions.
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: 80 guided learning hours
Modules breakdown
Modules breakdown
CompTIA Cloud+ Examination
CompTIA Cloud+
1 x 90 minute exam, 90 multiple-choice and performance-based questions
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 course overview
The Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 certification is an entry-level qualification offered by Microsoft.
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: 30 guided learning hours
Modules breakdown
Modules breakdown
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Examination
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals AZ-900
1x 45 minute exam featuring 40-60 multiple-choice questions
AWS Cloud Practitioner course overview
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
Modules breakdown
Modules breakdown
AWS Cloud Practitioner Examination
AWS Cloud Practitioner
1 x 90 minute exam consisting of 65 multiple choice or multiple response 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.
