Funded courses available
Get into cloud computing. Fully funded, no experience needed.
Cloud computing is the backbone of modern business. AWS, Azure and Google Cloud power almost everything now, and employers need more trained people to work with them. A funded course can help you get started.
- Hands-on with platforms like AWS and Microsoft Azure
- Work towards industry-recognised cloud certifications
- Study part-time around work or other commitments
- No technical background required to get started
Join thousands of adults who retrain through funded courses each year
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What best describes you?
Free • Takes 2 minutes • No commitment
- Access courses worth up to £5k
- Training delivered by leading UK providers
- Gain industry-recognised qualifications
- Expertly matched to your career goals
- Access courses worth up to £5k
- Training delivered by leading UK providers
- Gain industry-recognised qualifications
- Expertly matched to your career goals
Over94%
of enterprises now run workloads in the cloud
AWS & Azure
the platforms most employers use
Part-time
study options that fit around work
£0
course fees if you're eligible
Why cloud computing
A career built on infrastructure that is not going anywhere
Every time someone streams a film, processes a payment or checks their emails, cloud infrastructure is doing the heavy lifting. The organisations running that infrastructure need people who understand it.
Skills employers are actively looking for
UK businesses continue to move their systems into the cloud, and they need trained people to do the work. A funded course puts you in front of that demand.
Work for almost any organisation
Cloud platforms power everything from startups to the NHS to global banks. Cloud skills do not tie you to a single sector, and many roles offer remote or hybrid working.
Room to grow
Cloud roles have a clear path for progression as you gain experience and certifications, from support roles through to engineering and architecture.
A launchpad for a broader tech career
Once you understand the infrastructure layer, you have a foundation to move into DevOps, cyber security, software engineering or data engineering if you want to go further.
The course
What you'll cover
Funded cloud courses are hands-on from the start. Here's what most programmes cover, regardless of which provider you end up with.
01
Cloud fundamentals
What the cloud actually is, how it differs from traditional IT infrastructure and why businesses have moved to it so rapidly.
02
Core cloud services
Hands-on with widely used platforms such as AWS and Microsoft Azure, covering compute, storage, networking and databases.
03
Cloud networking and storage
How data moves across cloud environments, how storage is structured and managed, and the key ideas behind virtual networks.
04
Security in the cloud
Identity and access management, encryption, compliance and the shared responsibility model between cloud providers and their customers.
05
Automation basics
An introduction to setting up cloud resources with code rather than building everything by hand, a skill employers increasingly expect.
06
Cloud cost management
How cloud pricing works, where waste tends to happen and how to build more cost-efficient environments.
Find out if you qualify for a funded cloud computing course
Only takes 2 minutes • Free • No commitment
- Access courses worth up to £5k
- Training delivered by leading UK providers
- Gain industry-recognised qualifications
- Expertly matched to your career goals
- Access courses worth up to £5k
- Training delivered by leading UK providers
- Gain industry-recognised qualifications
- Expertly matched to your career goals
Where it can take you
Jobs people go into after training
Cloud skills open up a wide range of roles. These are some of the most common first steps after a funded course.
Cloud Support Engineer
Help organisations run and maintain their cloud environments. Troubleshoot issues, monitor performance and keep services running reliably.
Junior Cloud Engineer
Build cloud infrastructure alongside senior engineers on migration projects and new deployments.
Cloud Administrator
Manage day-to-day operations across cloud platforms, including access controls, security and performance monitoring.
DevOps Engineer
With experience, automate the pipelines and infrastructure that keep software running and shipping smoothly.
Salaries vary by employer, location and experience.
Am I eligible
You could be closer to qualifying than you think.
Funded training isn't just for people out of work. Course providers in our network offer funded places to adults aged 19 or over, whether you're employed or looking for your next move.
No tech background
Many people starting these courses have no prior experience. Most courses take you from the basics through to job-ready level in a matter of weeks.
Currently employed
Plenty of learners train while staying in their current job. Many courses run part-time, with daytime, evening or online sessions, so you don't have to give up your income to retrain.
Currently out of work
Funded training is open to people who are looking for work too. It is a practical way to build new skills and get back into employment.
Not sure you qualify
Eligibility depends on things like your age, where you live, your income and your residency status. Our check takes two minutes and there is no obligation.
FAQs
Questions people usually ask
Find out if you qualify for a funded cloud computing course
Only takes 2 minutes • Free • No commitment
- Access courses worth up to £5k
- Training delivered by leading UK providers
- Gain industry-recognised qualifications
- Expertly matched to your career goals
- Access courses worth up to £5k
- Training delivered by leading UK providers
- Gain industry-recognised qualifications
- Expertly matched to your career goals