Why Study This Course?
In an era of rapid digital evolution, a foundational understanding of cloud architecture is no longer optional – it is a business imperative. Cloud Computing Essentials is a comprehensive, role-independent programme designed to equip professionals with a high-level mastery of cloud concepts, security, and economics.
While this course provides a broad, independent qualification in cloud fundamentals, the curriculum is built upon the industry-leading Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. Delivered by RHACC, a proud AWS Academy Member Institution, the programme combines academic rigour with the practical, real-world standards of the world’s most adopted cloud provider.
The course is a mixture of lectures and practical laboratories where you will build increasingly complex solutions in the real cloud.
You will cover :-
• Cloud Economics, Billing, and Global Infrastructure
• Cloud Security and Governance
• Core Services: Compute, Storage, and Databases
• Networking, Content Delivery, and Monitoring
• Advanced Cloud Architecture and Auto-Scaling
Why Choose This Programme?
• Strategic Foundation: Gain a 360-degree view of cloud services, pricing models, and security frameworks without needing a technical background.
• Industry-Recognised Validation: Successfully complete the course to earn an AWS RHACC Qualification in Cloud Computing Essentials, alongside an official AWS Qualification.
• Certification Pathway: This course serves as a direct pipeline to the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. Participants also gain access to discounted exam vouchers.
• Hands-on Excellence: Lectures are reinforced by interactive labs, ensuring theoretical knowledge translates into practical confidence.
Entry is by tutor approval only. Students should ideally have a good general knowledge of IT and may be working in the IT industry or changing careers. Students should have at least 4-6 hours per week for independent learning to keep up with the reading and practical content
Learners will need a good standard of literacy and numeracy prior to considering this course.
Each cohort of learners will be taught by accredited trainers to complete their cloud training. Through scenario-based learning, hands-on labs, and coursework, learners can gain the technical and soft skills they need for an entry-level cloud role.
To graduate, individuals must demonstrate the required knowledge, understanding and practical skills. Learners will be assessed at the end of the course through the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification exam.
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is a versatile credential that bridges the gap between business and technology.
It is highly valued in roles that require communicating cloud value to stakeholders or managing cloud-based projects. The certification also acts as a stepping stone to more advanced, higher-paying technical certifications like the AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
Cloud literate professionals are required across corporate organisations in technical, managerial, sales, and financial areas.
Typical Roles include:
Cloud Account Manager, Cloud Project Manager, Cloud Sales Specialist, Cloud Engineer, Cloud Support Associate, IT Support Specialist, Systems Administrator, Graduate Solutions Architect, Cloud Financial Analyst.
For further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline, please email rbs@racc.ac.uk . You can also make an appointment for further information or tutor approval on our Open Days: http://www.racc.ac.uk/opendays. Our careers service also provides learners with CV and interview coaching to prepare them for employer meetings and interviews. You can find out more by emailing iag@rhacc.ac.uk