Cloud Engineering Bootcamp
Become a Cloud Engineer in 13 weeks at our Cloud Engineering course in Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham and remote.
Learn the skills you need to become a Cloud Engineer
Our newest bootcamp focuses on one of the most in-demand jobs in the tech sector - Cloud. What didn't exist as a separate job a few years ago is now one of the most sought-after skill sets in the industry.
Unlike our software engineering bootcamp where you learn a mixture of back-end and front-end with a focus on building web applications, and our data engineering bootcamp which deals specifically on “the back end” of software, the Cloud Engineering course focuses on cloud platform development.
The course is designed and delivered by industry experts, who will give you the skills, support and advice you need to kickstart your career as a junior cloud engineer.
The application process takes 2-3 weeks and we would advise you to apply sooner rather than later to give yourself plenty of time to work through the preparation materials.
Start date
3rd July 2023
We stop accepting applications on June 22nd and it can take a number of weeks to complete the application process.
Duration
13 weeks
Price
£10000
We have a limited number of FREE scholarships available for applicants living in England - Find out about eligibility here
Live outside England? Find out more about our payment options including interest free credit and pay when you get a job.
An industry-led experience
Our course is constantly updated to match the skills employers tell us they want, and taught by our experts.
A career-first approach
Build a portfolio to impress, with seven specialist career sessions led by our Career Development experts.
Support from the day you apply
We'll help you get started with code for free with unique content to help you navigate your first few weeks. You'll also have access to our online support network with tutors on hand to answer your questions.
Designed to help you adapt
As well as a foundation in Javascript and you’ll learn about the cloud, provisioning and application deployment, - so you’ll be ready to hit the ground running in your first role
What you’ll learn
Introduction Week
Week 1
We'll begin by helping you build your confidence with JavaScript, laying the foundations for you to be able to handle data and create interactivity on websites and apps. We'll also provide you with resources to help you build your HTML and CSS skills.
Fundamentals
weeks 2-4
Back End
weeks 5-6
Journey to the cloud
weeks 7-8
Provisioning
weeks 9-10
Application deployment
weeks 11-12
Project week
week 13
Introduction Week
We'll begin by helping you build your confidence with JavaScript, laying the foundations for you to be able to handle data and create interactivity on websites and apps. We'll also provide you with resources to help you build your HTML and CSS skills.
Fundamentals
First things first. We’ll give you a solid understanding of the fundamentals and best practices of programming. We'll cover test-driven development, pair programming, object-oriented programming and a range of other core tools and workplace practices through the medium of JavaScript.
Back End
JavaScript is the only language that can be run both on the front and back end. Once you’ve mastered the fundamentals of coding in JavaScript, we show you how we can use use Node.js to run code for the back end, and focus on ways of dealing with asynchronous programming. We'll look at APIs and databases, and cover Express and SQL.
Journey to the cloud
It's all about the cloud next - by this point you will have experienced developing and running software on your own computer. This phase of the programme will now turn your attention to taking those computing concepts and how they translate, to servers and cloud providers. We’ll work with you to cover cloud service awareness, interaction choices and key concepts.
Provisioning
Using infrastructure as code tooling, we’ll look to start creating servers and infrastructure on cloud environments. Essentially, you’ll be writing code to create servers and services on cloud environments. Wrapped up within this we’ll also cover considerations for designing for the cloud such as regions, availability zones and designing for failure. Giving you the knowledge on both the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of infrastructure you will create.
Application deployment
Building on provisioning you’ll understand and create your own Kubernetes cluster. You’ll operate this cluster and deploy applications in the form of docker containers to your cluster. We’ll also explore automating the deployment through Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools. Once the applications are running, you’ll build on your understanding by developing knowledge of monitoring and observability of those applications.
Project week
This is where we take everything we have learned to deploy a set of applications on to your cloud environment. Using all the previous skills you’ll create servers and services, build and deploy applications and set up the monitoring for when they are running.
Course dates
Applications Closed
27th March 2023
Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham & Remote
Applications Now Open
3rd July 2023
Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham & Remote
Payment options
Free scholarship
To qualify for the Scholarship, you must be:
- Aged 19 or older on 31st August 2022
- Have the right to work in the UK. This can be checked on gov.uk/viewright-to-work and
- Meet residency requirements - more info is available here Residency Eligibility section
- Live in England
Awarding of fully funded places will be based on how you perform during the application process and Entry Challenge.
If your application is successful, you will join our bootcamp with no fees or hidden costs to pay.
Please keep in mind that you will need to have your own laptop in order to complete the course and will need to pass our Entry Challenge as part of the application process.
Find out moreDeferred
Pay your 13-Week Bootcamp Fee over 22-24 months, interest-free.
Find out moreAdvance
Pay in full at least two weeks before your course begins and get a lower 13-week Bootcamp cost of £9,500.
Find out moreFinance
Get help covering our coding bootcamp tuition fees with our approved lenders. They offer flexible finance options for a range of student preferences and financial needs.
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Gender Diversity Fund
Women and those belonging to gender minorities can also claim up to £500 from our Gender Diversity Fund to contribute towards the cost of their 13-week Bootcamp Fee.
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Income Sharing Agreement Scheme
Pay a £150 deposit only until you find a job after graduation.
"Northcoders was such a wholesome experience for me, from being able to develop a solid foundation in programming to making some amazing friends along the way!"
Khizar
Civil Engineer to Delivery Consultant
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Shekiel
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Alba
Architect to Junior Web Developer
"Northcoders was such a wholesome experience for me, from being able to develop a solid foundation in programming to making some amazing friends along the way!"
Khizar
Civil Engineer to Delivery Consultant
"Northcoders was a life changing experience for me, I learnt so much while doing the course, all the staff are such amazing people and are really supportive!"
Shekiel
Butcher to Software Developer
FAQs
What time do your courses run each day?
Our coding bootcamp runs full-time from 8:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.
How many contact hours will I get?
You'll get a whopping 480 contact hours while you're at Northcoders. That's what you will need to fully prepare you for a career in tech.
Will I get a mentor?
Yes, you will have a dedicated mentor for each part of the course.
How much experience do I need?
None. You can apply to our bootcamps with no prior experience (although you might enjoy getting started prior to application!) If you've never coded before, we will help you get started and help you discover whether it is right for you before you commit to the course, and support you every step of the way.
Do I need any qualifications to do this course?
No. We're far more interested in what you want to achieve. This course is designed for people from any and all walks of life who are interested in starting a new career in tech, regardless of what you have done before.
How do I get a place on the course?
First, you’ll need to apply. You can’t miss the big red ‘Apply Now’ button on this website! The application itself is simple. We’ll ask you to tell us a little about yourself and you’ll be able to choose which bootcamp you want to do. If you’re not sure if Northcoders is right for you yet, that’s fine! There’s no commitment to joining us at this stage, it’s completely free to apply.
You’ll then receive an email inviting you to sign up to our applicant platform Northcoders Passport. On there, you’ll see a step-by-step guide on how to get onto the bootcamp with direct links to all your learning materials. They’re designed to be fun and are suitable for people who have never coded before. We’ll be there throughout the process to support you and help you decide whether you want to join our bootcamp. Once you’ve completed most of the learning materials, we’ll send you a link to book your Entry Challenge.
The Entry Challenge is a short series of coding problems. You’ll have 60 minutes to solve as many as you can. You’ll then have a quick Zoom call with one of our tutors so they can ask you a few questions about your code and to give you the opportunity to explain how you approached the problems. It’s designed to test your knowledge of the preparation materials and your natural aptitude. We’re also looking to see if you share our passion for coding!
Do you offer part-time courses?
We don't offer any part-time or flexi-time courses. All Northcoders bootcamps are delivered on a full-time basis with students expected to be available from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, for the 13 week duration of the course.