Skills Bootcamp in Cloud Engineering
This bootcamp is currently unavailable. We do have the following Skills Bootcamps available:
Our Skills Bootcamp in Software Development is where you can learn a mixture of back end and front end with a focus on building web applications. Our Skills Bootcamp in Data Engineering deals specifically with the back end of software.
Free places on the Skills Bootcamp are limited and we would advise you to apply sooner rather than later to give yourself plenty of time to work through the preparation materials.
Skills Eligibility Checker
In just one minute you can check your eligibility for the Skills for Life bootcamp.
If you’re not eligible we do have self funded options available.
Start date
8th January 2024
- You can learn in Manchester, Leeds or from the comfort of your own home
Duration
13 weeks
- Monday-Friday, 08:30 - 17:00
Price
FREE
- You must live in England, be over 19 and fulfil the eligibility criteria
- Don't live in England? Find out more about our self-funded courses here
Cloud Engineering
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
Cloud Fundamentals and Provisioning
weeks 7-9
Application Deployment
weeks 10-11
Project Week
weeks 12-13
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.
Cloud Fundamentals and Provisioning
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 is where you will begin working with AWS to get apps deployed manually, begin working with Terraform to use Infrastructure as Code. Then you will have a week long project to create a network using Terraform wherein you will deploy a series of microservices which will emulate a smart home.
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
Payment options
Free scholarship
To qualify for the Scholarship, you must be:
- Aged 19 or older on 31st August 2023
- 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
- Must be looking to secure a tech job after the bootcamp
If you don't meet the eligibility above, then find out more about our self-funded courses here
Your eligibility may be affected if you’ve recently learned AWS in a formal education setting. The bootcamp must provide sufficient new learning opportunities for scholarship students.
You will need to pass our Entry Challenge to be eligible for a fully funded place.
If your application is successful, you will join our bootcamp with no fees or hidden costs to pay.Â
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.Â
"Mentors and tutors were true guardians for us students, they were always there to help us and very open to understanding our struggles and guiding us throughout the entire journey."
Ezisberta
Customer Service to Software Developer
"The support was great throughout. The team were always approachable and knowledgeable. The cohort was very supportive of each other too!"
Cameron
Chef to Junior SDET
"My time on the bootcamp was a productive, fun experience, I learned so much! It has been brilliant being able to put it into practice."
Steven
Track Maintenance Worker to Software Developer
"Mentors and tutors were true guardians for us students, they were always there to help us and very open to understanding our struggles and guiding us throughout the entire journey."
Ezisberta
Customer Service to Software Developer
"The support was great throughout. The team were always approachable and knowledgeable. The cohort was very supportive of each other too!"
Cameron
Chef to Junior SDET
FAQs
What time do your courses run each day?
Our bootcamps 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?Â
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.