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Spark Certificate in Cloud Fundamentals

Understand the cloud from the ground up, then deploy a real service on it. Six weeks from concept to a live, configured cloud environment — built, documented, and yours.

Duration

6 Weeks

Mode

Online

Credential

Spark Cert

Intake

Monthly

What You Will Have Built by Graduation
A configured cloud environment with at least one deployed service, live and accessible, documented in a short technical write-up.

What This Programme Covers

  • Cloud computing concepts — what the cloud is, how it works, and why it matters for developers and businesses
  • AWS and Azure basics — navigating the consoles, understanding core services, and knowing which tool to reach for
  • Virtual machines and storage — spinning up compute instances and managing data storage in the cloud
  • Deploying a simple service — taking a basic application or static site and putting it live on cloud infrastructure
  • Cloud pricing and free tiers — understanding how billing works and using free resources responsibly for learning and prototypes

Who This Is For

Aspiring DevOps engineers, web developers curious about infrastructure, IT professionals wanting to modernise their skills, and anyone in tech who wants to stop being intimidated by cloud platforms and start actually using them.

Entry Requirements

This programme is open to everyone. No prior cloud experience, AWS certifications, or DevOps background is required. Basic comfort using a computer and browser is sufficient. You will be guided step by step through every tool used.

Programme Quick Facts

Award: Spark Certificate

Duration: 6 Weeks

Delivery: 100% Online

Entry: Open — no requirements

Intake: Every month

School: Technology and Digital Innovation

Ready to Go Further?

This Spark Certificate counts as credit toward the full Cloud and DevOps Engineering Certificate. Upgrade at any time after graduation.

View the Cloud and DevOps Certificate →

Deploy Your First Cloud Service in Six Weeks

From cloud concepts to a live deployed service — with documentation that proves you built it.