How to Get Into Cloud Computing

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Discover the cloud computer jobs available to you

With the increasing adoption of cloud technologies across different sectors, now is a great time to gain the in-demand skills to help you enter the cloud computing industry.

On this two-week course, you’ll immerse yourself in the world of cloud computing and explore the exciting job opportunities it offers.

You’ll gain a clear understanding of popular roles in the industry, the responsibilities they entail and the skills you need to thrive.

Discover how cloud computing supports services like uninterrupted Netflix streaming and reliable data storage and see how it plays a crucial role in the digital world.

Explore current cloud computing applications

Dive into the current applications of cloud computing to grasp its benefits and challenges. You’ll also hear from industry professionals who will offer valuable insights into the skills required to launch your career in this field.

Understand real-world examples and key skills

The final lesson will showcase real-world examples of cloud computing, helping you to understand the specialist practical skills needed to be part of it.

You’ll also explore the technical, social, legal, and ethical challenges in cloud computing to prepare for these aspects in your role.

Learn from the experts at the University of Leeds

The course is designed by the experts at the School of Computing at the University of Leeds.

Through engaging videos, informative articles, and interactive quizzes, you’ll build a strong foundation to start your journey into cloud computing.

Who developed the course?
University of Leeds

As one of the UK’s largest research-based universities, the University of Leeds is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and a centre of excellence for teaching.

Click Start

This course is part of Click Start, a nationwide training programme developed by the Institute of Coding (IoC) , a national collaboration of universities, employers and charities and funded by Nominet – the public benefit company and guardians of the .UK namespace.

Institute of Coding

The Institute of Coding (IoC) is a national collaboration of employers, universities, and charities, on a mission to provide people from all walks of life with access to digital learning and career opportunities.

 

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What Will You Learn?

  • Describe the differences between cloud computing roles and some of the challenges in each.
  • Explain some applications of cloud computing.
  • Describe the benefits and advantages of cloud computing over on-premises systems.
  • Describe the key areas of cloud computing.
  • Describe what cloud computing is.
  • Identify some specialist skills you could develop in a career in cloud computing.
  • Explain the essential skills to succeed in a career in cloud computing.
  • Describe some real-world examples of where cloud is deployed, and some of the challenges in these examples.

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