Cloud Computing (AWS Focus)
A practical, career-focused introduction to cloud computing with Amazon Web Services (AWS), building real-world confidence with cloud platforms, storage, infrastructure, and workplace technologies used across modern industries.
Programme Overview
Our Cloud Computing programme provides participants with a clear, practical understanding of how cloud technology works and why it matters. With a focus on real-world AWS tools and services, participants learn how to store, access, and manage information online, developing skills increasingly in demand across almost every sector. No technical background is needed. This programme is structured for complete beginners and is directly linked to career pathways in cloud and digital technology.
Cloud computing underpins the modern digital world, from streaming and online banking to NHS services, workplace collaboration, and global business infrastructure. This programme helps participants understand what cloud computing is, how Amazon Web Services (AWS) powers many of the platforms people use every day, and how to use common cloud-based tools with confidence. Sessions are practical, hands-on, and built around real-world scenarios relevant to both daily life and employment.
No experience needed. This programme is free, inclusive, and designed for people with no prior background in the subject. We welcome everyone, especially those from underserved and digitally excluded communities.
Duration
4–6 weeks
Format
Online & In-Person
Programme in Action
What You'll Learn
- What cloud computing is and why it matters, explained in plain, accessible language
- Introduction to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and how it powers everyday digital services
- How to store, access, and share files using cloud storage (Google Drive, OneDrive, AWS S3 concepts)
- Using cloud-based productivity tools: Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and collaboration platforms
- Understanding how everyday services (streaming, banking, NHS online, email) use the cloud
- Cloud safety essentials: protecting accounts, understanding privacy, and staying secure online
- Confidence using cloud tools independently in everyday and workplace contexts
Who Is This For?
This programme was built for people who have been overlooked, underserved, or never shown the door in.
- You've heard "the cloud" mentioned everywhere at work and have no idea what it actually means
- You're job hunting and keep seeing cloud or AWS on job descriptions you can't apply for yet
- You're in a low-paid or dead-end job and want a structured route into a better-paid tech career
- You come from a community where cloud technology was never explained or made accessible to you
- You want to understand the technology that powers the digital world, and make it work for your future.
Programme Benefits
- Practical, beginner-friendly learning with no jargon or prior knowledge required
- Hands-on sessions using real cloud tools encountered in daily life and work
- Introduction to AWS, the world's leading cloud platform and a recognised career pathway
- Directly linked to in-demand cloud skills valued by employers across all sectors
- Certificate of participation upon completion
- Supportive learning environment with ongoing peer and mentor community access
What You'll Walk Away With
By the end of this programme, you will have gained practical skills, confidence, and a recognised certificate ready for the job market.
Practical, beginner-friendly learning with no jargon or prior knowledge required
Hands-on sessions using real cloud tools encountered in daily life and work
Introduction to AWS, the world's leading cloud platform and a recognised career pathway
Certificate of Completion
Participants receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the programme. We are working towards recognised accreditation through industry and awarding bodies.
Clear Pathway from Beginner to Job-Ready
This programme is structured across three progressive levels. You start at the beginning and build confidence, skills, and knowledge step by step.
Level 1 - Foundation
What you will cover
- What cloud computing is and how it powers everyday services
- Introduction to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and cloud platforms
- Cloud storage: using Google Drive, OneDrive, and AWS S3 concepts
- Cloud collaboration tools: Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
- Cloud safety basics: securing accounts and protecting data
By the end of this level you will:
- Understand what cloud computing is and how it works
- Use cloud storage and productivity tools confidently
- Protect cloud accounts and data safely
Level 2 - Intermediate
What you will cover
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) fundamentals
- Cloud networking and virtual private cloud concepts
- Data encryption and cloud security principles
- Deploying and managing cloud resources on AWS
- GDPR and data protection obligations in cloud environments
By the end of this level you will:
- Apply IAM and cloud security principles
- Deploy and manage basic cloud resources
- Understand GDPR obligations in cloud environments
Level 3 - Advanced Pathway
What you will cover
- AWS cloud architecture patterns and best practices
- Cloud career pathways and AWS certification roadmaps
- DevOps and CI/CD pipeline concepts
- Preparing for AWS Cloud Practitioner certification
- Capstone project: architect and present a cloud solution
By the end of this level you will:
- Design cloud architecture solutions
- Prepare for AWS Cloud Practitioner certification
- Pursue entry-level cloud support or administrator roles
Learning Approach
- Hands-on, practical training using real tools and scenarios
- Beginner-friendly delivery with no jargon or prior experience needed
- Guided labs, exercises, and step-by-step walkthroughs
- Supportive learning environment with peer and mentor access
- Online and in-person options to suit different needs and schedules
- Real-world examples drawn from industry and community contexts
Assessment & Certification
- Short quizzes and knowledge checks at the end of each module
- Practical tasks and mini-projects applied to real scenarios
- Guided reflection activities to consolidate learning
- Peer review and collaborative feedback exercises
- Certificate of Completion issued upon successful programme completion
Participants receive a certificate of completion. We are working towards recognised accreditation through industry and awarding bodies.
Progression Pathways
- Cloud support, administrator, and operations roles
- AWS Cloud Practitioner and Microsoft AZ-900 certifications
- Progression to DevOps Fundamentals programme
- Cloud security and architecture career pathways
- IT support and infrastructure roles across all sectors
Expected Impact
What participants typically experience through this programme
Increased digital confidence and self-belief
Improved employability and job-readiness
Access to further education or training pathways
Reduced digital exclusion in underserved communities
Practical, real-world skill development from day one
Recognition of achievement through a certificate of completion
Who Is This Programme For?
No qualifications or prior experience needed. This programme is free, inclusive, and designed for people who have been underserved by traditional education and training.
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