Cloud Career Starter Pathway

Developing skills and capability to start your career in Cloud Computing.

Why choose the Cloud Career Starter Pathway?

As more organisations move their systems, applications, and data to the cloud, the demand for skilled cloud professionals continues to grow. Cloud Computing gives you the opportunity of a future-proof career at the heart of digital transformation, helping businesses improve performance, scale efficiently, and build secure, modern technology solutions.

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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

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.

AI Fundamentals

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The AI Fundamentals course equips you with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to work effectively with Artificial Intelligence.

What you'll learn:

  • AI Foundations Awareness benchmark covering core AI and generative AI concepts and responsible use
  • AI in the Workplace – using AI as a personal assistant, exploring use cases and understanding large language models
  • Responsible Use of AI – ethical principles, risk mitigation, and safe organisational adoption
  • AI Simulator – applying responsible AI practices in real-world scenarios
  • ChatGPT Awareness benchmark – understanding prompts, benefits, limitations, and ethical considerations
  • Discovering Microsoft Copilot – using AI to enhance productivity across Windows and creative tasks
  • Copilot for Microsoft 365 – improving communication, collaboration, and data analysis across business tools
  • Creating documents with Copilot – streamlining content creation in Word, PowerPoint, and collaborative apps
  • Prompt Engineering fundamentals – designing prompts to improve AI outputs across tools
  • AI Ethics and Risk simulator – applying ethical frameworks and risk awareness in AI development

How you'll be assessed:
Throughout the pathway, learners complete skill benchmarks, course assessments, and scenario-based simulations to validate their knowledge.

Certification:
Successful completion results in a Learning People Certificate of Completion and digital badge, demonstrating entry-level competence in AI and its workplace applications.

IT Foundations course overview

Our IT Foundations course has been created to provide you with a holistic introduction to the foundations of Information Technology (IT), focusing on the essential knowledge and skills needed to understand, operate, and troubleshoot computer systems.

You'll cover hardware, operating systems, networking, software, and IT support practices while also learning the foundations of cybersecurity in today’s digital world.

Study time: 30 guided learning hours

Modules breakdown

What you'll learn

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

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.

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