Launch a career in Cloud Computing with AWS re/Start
Provided by Tech Talent Academy
About the course
AWS re/Start is a FREE, full-time skills development program to jump-start your career working in cloud computing. A technology background is not required to apply and the program is focused on unemployed and underemployed individuals.
AWS re/Start and TechTalent Academy have teamed up to offer this tuition free for candidates based in Birmingham and wider area, Newcastle or Leeds and Belfast.
Through real-world, scenario-based learning, labs, and coursework, learners gain the skills they need for an entry-level cloud role. In the program, you’ll also focus on professional skills such as adaptive communication, time management, resume building, and interviewing to prepare for employer meeting and interviews.
You will acquire cloud computing skills and prepare for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification with complimentary access to practice and full exams. After you graduate, TechTalent Academy will connect you with employers and help you transition into your new working life.
AWS re/Start programs open to applications:
AWS re/Start Newcastle and Leeds
Start date: 26th April 2021
Full time, 12 weeks, Monday- Friday 9am-5pm
AWS re/Start West Midlands
Start date: 26th April 2021
Full time, 12 weeks, Monday- Friday 9am-5pm
APPLY NOW
Start date: 26th April 2021
Full time, 12 weeks, Monday- Friday 9am-5pm
APPLY NOW
AWS re/Start
Location: Belfast
Start Date: 24th May 2021
Location: Belfast
Start Date: 24th May 2021
What your journey to the cloud will look like:
1. Apply with CV and Cover letter
2. Interview
3. Orientation
4. Class begins!
5. Prepare for interviews and employer meetings
6. Graduation
7. Advance your career!
Eligibility Requirements:
• Currently living in Birmingham, (including areas of: Solihull, Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton, or Coventry, Bedworth/Nuneaton)
• Currently living in Newcastle or Leeds or Belfast/ Northern Ireland
• Not working regularly more than 16 hours per week, and not in education or training
• Can demonstrate your interest in a career in technology
• Have the legal right to work & live in the UK
• Available full time for 12 weeks, and ready to start a full time job straight after the course
• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s A*-C or equivalent
• Have not already completed a TTA funded academy
What skills will I learn?
Through hands-on interactive sessions, you’ll learn technical, behavioural and mindset skills to prepare you to launch a career in the cloud.
Technical skills –
• How cloud computing works
• AWS Cloud skills
• How to use different programming languages
• Build skills aligned with AWS Certification – you’ll prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification
Behaviour & Mindset skills –
• Effective communication
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• Time management