Programme Overview
What you will study
- Cloud concepts
- AWS global infrastructure
- IAM
- EC2
- S3
- VPC
- Databases
- Serverless concepts
- Monitoring and security
- Pricing and support
NEXTGEN CAMPUSTowards the Next Generation of IT
Workshops & Short Practical Sessions
AWS Practical Cloud Workshop
A practical AWS workshop where learners create and manage core AWS cloud resources using guided lab scenarios.
Before you apply
Your programme at a glance
- Qualification
- Workshop
- Awarding body / certification
- Confirm awarding body with admissions
- Duration & study mode
- 1 DayPhysical - NextGen Campus
- Fees
- Request current feesCourse fee only. Check payment options below for registration, exam and certificate charges.
- Entry requirements
Basic computer literacy; Ability to use a web browser and common desktop applications
All entry requirements
- Basic English reading ability for technical terms
- A laptop or desktop suitable for course labs
- Stable internet connection for online delivery
- Headset/microphone for live online sessions where required
- No prior professional certification required for beginner-level programmes
- For advanced programmes, foundation knowledge in the relevant subject is recommended
- Commitment to complete practical activities and assignments
- Willingness to follow lab safety, security, acceptable-use and ethical guidelines
- Next intake
- Confirm next intake with admissions
Tools & Platforms
Technologies used
- AWS Management Console
- AWS IAM
- Amazon EC2
- Amazon S3
- Amazon VPC
- Amazon RDS
- AWS Lambda
- Amazon CloudWatch
- AWS Budgets
- AWS Skill Builder / labs
Learning Outcomes
Skills you will build
- Explain AWS cloud concepts
- Navigate the AWS Console
- Understand IAM basics
- Launch basic compute resources
- Understand storage options
- Explain VPC concepts
- Recognise database services
- Understand serverless basics
- Understand AWS pricing
- Prepare for Cloud Practitioner study
Career Pathways
Where this can lead
- AWS Cloud Support Trainee
- Cloud Support Assistant
- Junior Cloud Technician
- IT Support Engineer
- Cloud Operations Trainee
- Technical Support Executive
- Junior Systems Administrator
- Cloud Sales Engineer Trainee
- Infrastructure Support Assistant
- Entry-Level AWS Support
Labs & Practicals
Hands-on learning
- Create IAM users/roles in guided labs
- Launch EC2 instances
- Create S3 buckets
- Build a basic VPC
- Configure security groups
- Deploy an RDS database
- Create a basic Lambda function
- Configure CloudWatch monitoring
- Review budgets/cost tools
- Complete a small cloud architecture scenario
Admission Requirements
Before you start
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to use a web browser and common desktop applications
- Basic English reading ability for technical terms
- A laptop or desktop suitable for course labs
- Stable internet connection for online delivery
- Headset/microphone for live online sessions where required
- No prior professional certification required for beginner-level programmes
- For advanced programmes, foundation knowledge in the relevant subject is recommended
- Commitment to complete practical activities and assignments
- Willingness to follow lab safety, security, acceptable-use and ethical guidelines
Next Courses
Recommended pathways
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate
- AWS Cloud Practitioner + Solutions Architect Associate
- Diploma in Cloud Computing & Security +AI
- Azure Fundamentals
- Cloud security pathway
NextGen Campus Support
Student support
- Live lecturer-led instruction and guided demonstrations
- Student support for academic and technical questions
- Access to structured lesson materials and practice resources
- Guidance on lab setup and troubleshooting
- Progress support throughout the programme
- Recorded-session support where applicable to the intake
- Career and certification pathway guidance
- Practical assignment and project guidance
- Peer-learning and class communication support
- NextGen Campus academic coordination and learner assistance
Upcoming Intake