AWS Cloud Computing
Build, Secure, and Scale Powerful Cloud Solutions with AWS.
- 8-week ALX Foundations leadership and soft skills training
- Mastery of the Cloud and Amazon Web Services
- How to navigate the creation and deployment of applications in AWS
- Real-world preparation for a diverse, global career in a cloud-based role
Application deadline is 21 May 2024
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Duration6 Months
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Commitment20-30 hrs/week, Online
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Start Date3 June 2024
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Admin Fee$150
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Application Deadline21 May 2024
6 Months
20-30 hrs/week, Online
3 June 2024
$150
21 May 2024
What is the AWS Cloud Computing Programme?
ALX is an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy member institution. This programme is developed and maintained by AWS, a world leader in cloud technologies.
The first 8 weeks are ALX Foundations, where you will learn critical communication, leadership, and career development skills that will help you thrive in the digital workforce.
You’ll then learn all about AWS, focusing on solutions architecture, storage & databases, cloud architecture, and security. Each of these modules represent potential career paths AWS Cloud Practitioners can follow after becoming certified.
Upon completion, you will receive a globally-recognised AWS Cloud Practitioner and Solutions Architect certifications from Amazon Web Services.
“ALX had a profound impact on my career development. The programme exceeded my expectations in every way. Within weeks of graduating and implementing some of the learnt strategies, I began to get invitations for interviews, one of which has translated into my current job.”
Julius Awugo
Nigeria
Who Should Enrol?
This programme is suitable for people already working in tech, and for those who have no prior tech knowledge or experience.
- Years of Experience: 2
- Role: Sales
- Age: 24
- Country: South Africa
- Education: Still studying
- Goal: To become a Cloud Architect
- Years of Experience: 1
- Role: Junior Graphic Designer
- Age: 27
- Country: Morocco
- Education: BA Graphic Design
- Goal: To become a Cloud DevOps Engineer
- Years of Experience: 4
- Role: Copywriter
- Age: 30
- Country: Nigeria
- Education: BA English Language
- Goal: To become a Cloud Consultant
Learn Key Salesforce Skills Employers Want
Employers are most interested in people with flexible, future-ready skillsets. This programme will prepare you for a fruitful career in AWS Cloud Computing.
Learn key leadership and professional skills that will help you navigate and succeed in the workplace.
Finish Foundations understanding your personal brand, how to write a CV, and how to ace a job interview.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of cloud computing by learning about data centres, cloud service models, and security.
Master the AWS Well-Architected Framework to develop and deploy scalable, reliable, and cost-optimised cloud solutions for business.
Gain hands-on experience deploying and managing AWS cloud services in a simulated, real-world environment.
Put together everything you’ve learnt to take complete the AWS Cloud Practitioner and Solutions Architect certification exams.
Master AWS for Powerful Cloud Solutions
- Efficiently manage business cloud applications & deployments
- Showcase your expertise in AWS as a proficient cloud architect
- Attain valuable certifications that qualify you for high-paying roles
Fees & Financing
Our partnerships allow us to offer eligible candidates access to sponsored world-class training with programme costs waived.
| Programme Value (cost waived) | 2024 Administration Fee | Pay in Full (discount 20%) | 2x Instalment Plan | Pay as you Learn (monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $150 | $120 | $75 | $25 |
For all successfully accepted learners, ALX charges a one-time administration fee, payable upfront or in monthly instalments to confirm your enrollment in your programme.
Programme Requirements
- 18-34 years old
- Of African origin
- Ability to write and speak English proficiently
- A laptop or desktop computer with access to a stable internet connection
3-Step Admissions Process
1
Create Account
Create an ALX admissions account and confirming it via email
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Start Application
Application process will take 45 – 60 minutes
3
Confirm Enrollment
Once accepted to the programme, you will be asked to enrol to secure participation.
FAQs
If you meet our eligibility requirements, and if you are able to successfully motivate for a sponsored place, you will not need to pay the programme costs. You will, if you are applying to one of the tech programmes, be required to pay the administration fee to enrol into your programme.
Accepted applicants will be required to pay their first instalment upon completion of the compulsory 2-month Foundations module. Learners will receive their first reminder 10 days prior to their payment deadline via email. At this point, learners have the option to pay the administration fee in monthly instalments, or in full with a 20% discount on their total administration fee.
A. ALX offers flexible payment terms:
1. Monthly instalments with the first payment due upon completion of your Foundations module, no later than ten days after receiving the payment request email, or by managing your payment in the payment app as per the deadline communicated there.
2. One-time payment upfront with 20% discount. This payment is due upon completion of your Foundations module, no later than ten days after receiving the payment request email.
B. You can either pay for the ALX Administration fee yourself or have someone pay for you on your behalf. We accept all major credit cards, Apple and Google Pay, PayPal and mobile money payment options. You will have the option to pay in local currency or in USD. Some markets have cash options as well.
Learners can choose to pay either in their local currency or in USD. ALX fees are charged in USD and therefore are subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
ALX accepts a wide variety of payment methods, including (but not limited to):
Egypt: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, ApplePay, GooglePay, FawryPay
Ethiopia: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, TeleBirr, CBEBirr, M-Pesa, Hello Cash, EBirr
Ghana: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, ApplePay, GooglePay, MTN, Vodafone, Airtel
Kenya: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, M-Pesa, Airtel
Morocco: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, ApplePay, GooglePay, Cash Payments
Nigeria: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, All Major Banks, Bank Transfer, ApplePay, GooglePay, POS, NQR, eNaira, PayAttitude, Paga, 1Voucher
Rwanda: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, MTN, Airtel
South Africa: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, All Major Banks, 1Voucher, ApplePay, GooglePay, Zapper
Other African markets: many of the above options are available in other African countries as well
NB. For bank transfers, please check with your provider as bank charges may apply.
NB. For all non-card transactions (such as bank transfers, Applepay, GooglePay, FawryPay or mobile transactions) a 2% non-refundable processing fee may apply.
The administration fee is a non-refundable fee that is compulsory for learners to complete their programme. You will not receive a refund if you are unable to complete the programme, however you will be able to defer to a later cohort. Please note that the deferment cut-off date is at the end of week 2 of your programme. After this date you will not be able to select to defer and will be considered as having dropped out of your programme. If you do decide to defer to another cohort, you will not be required to pay the administration fee again.
NB. Please note that deferment is not possible for learners in Data Science.
I am unable to start my programme for this cohort, am I still able to defer?
If you defer BEFORE before confirming your enrollment and completing your administration fee, your fee will roll over to the next cohort and you will need to complete payment upon completing your 2-month Foundations module.
If you defer AFTER you have confirmed enrollment and paid some or all of your administration fee, your place will roll over to the next cohort and you will NOT need to pay the full administration fee again. Please note that the deferment cut off date for Tech Lite Cohorts is at the end of week 2 of your programme. After this date you will.not be able to select to defer and will be considered as having dropped out of your programme.
NB: ALX continuously evolves its programme portfolio and we cannot guarantee that your selected programme will be available in the next cohort.
ALX offers job-ready training in the tech fields employers need most. ALX, in partnership with The ROOM, is brought to you by the organisation that leads African Leadership Academy, African Leadership University, and Anzisha Prize Foundation.
ALX offers job-ready training in the tech fields employers need most. ALX is brought to you by the organisation that leads African Leadership Academy, African Leadership University, and Anzisha
Prize Foundation.
The ALX Selection Process is a two-step online process. First applicants will be required to complete a registration form which will take a few minutes to complete. Once this has been submitted, pplicants will be directed to our online application platform. The application will take approximately 90 mins to complete and consists of three sections; including an English proficiency test. Applicants will also receive access to the online application via email. Your link to the application is personal and therefore cannot be shared.
Please click on the following link to see our payment terms and options.
Application deadline is 21 May 2024