AWS re/Start program

Launch a career in technology with AWS re/Start

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 D&A College have teamed up to offer this tuition-free, online program. Through scenario-based learning, hands-on 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 meetings and interviews.

You will learn cloud computing skills and prepare for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification with free access to practice and full exams. After you graduate, D&A College will connect you with employers and help you move into your new working life.

What your journey to the cloud will look like:

1. Apply – no technology experience is required
2. Join information session
3. Interview
4. Orientation
5. Class begins!
6. Prepare for interviews and employer meetings
7. Graduation
8. Advance your career!

What is cloud computing?

Learn more in this video:

Entry requirements:

No previous IT or technical experience is required.

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
  

Next course starts

23 January 2023

Questions? Reach out!

Get in touch with Laura Louch at l.louch@dundeeandangus.ac.uk