Cloud Architecture & Platform Engineering
Design scalable cloud systems and build the platforms developers depend on. Learn infrastructure as code, automation, containers and Kubernetes, and the CI/CD workflows that let teams ship quickly and safely.
Course at a glance
- 6 monthsStructured, curriculum-based
- £4,295or from £357.91/month
- AWS · CKA · Terraform prep1 exam voucher + prep guidance
- 2 projectsAssessed cloud and platform portfolio
One course, three starting points
The same 6-month course is built for career changers, experienced upskillers and complete beginners. We tailor support to where you’re starting from.
Career changers
Moving into tech from another field. We build your skills, portfolio and confidence from the ground up.
Upskillers with experience
Already working in tech or a related role. Go deeper, fill the gaps and step into a more senior or specialist position.
Learning from scratch
No technical background yet. We start with the fundamentals and support you all the way through.
Five packages. One complete route into Cloud Architecture.
Every part of the course is designed to give you skills you can demonstrate — and evidence employers can check.
Live labs
Hands-on labs on real cloud platforms and tooling.
- Cloud fundamentals and scalable architecture on AWS and Azure
- Infrastructure as code with Terraform
- Containers, Docker and Kubernetes
- CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows
- Observability, reliability and cost optimisation
- Capstone: an internal developer platform
Simulated work experience
Work on realistic industry projects built from real-world scenarios, so you graduate with a portfolio employers can see.
- Design a scalable architecture for a simulated client
- Migrate a legacy application to containers
- Build a self-service deployment pipeline for a dev team
- Write architecture decision records and present them for review
Interview preparation
Coaching from cloud and platform engineers who hire in the field.
- 2 one-to-one mock interviews with feedback
- Technical prep: cloud design, Linux, networking and Kubernetes
- Behavioural interview coaching
- CV, GitHub and portfolio review
Certification exam prep
A voucher for one professional certification exam, plus guidance on finding and accessing the right materials to prepare.
- Voucher for 1 professional certification exam
- Choose your exam: AWS Solutions Architect – Associate, CKA or Terraform Associate
- Guidance on finding and accessing exam prep materials
- Exam strategy and scheduling support
Job references & portfolio
An assessed portfolio of cloud projects to show employers.
- Assessed portfolio with 2 cloud and platform projects
- A SkillBridge reference based on the projects you complete
- Industry-recognised completion certificate
- LinkedIn and GitHub profile review
Is this course for you?
Ideal if you like understanding how systems fit together and want to build the infrastructure modern software runs on. No prior cloud experience required — we’ll assess your starting point in a free consultation.
Talk to us£4,295 for the full 6-month course
Pay in full, or spread the cost over 6 or 12 monthly instalments arranged directly with us — no interest, no fees and no third-party lenders. The total is the same whichever option you choose, and the price is the same whether you’re a career changer, an upskiller or starting from scratch.
On the 12-month plan, payments continue for 6 months after the course ends. Where the price doesn’t divide evenly, the last instalment is a few pence higher (6-month plan: final payment £715.85; 12-month plan: final payment £357.99).
| Pay in full | £4,295 |
| 6 monthly payments | £715.83 a month final payment £715.85 |
| 12 monthly payments | £357.91 a month final payment £357.99 |
| Total, any option | £4,295 |
Where this course can take you
Graduates are prepared to apply for roles such as those listed here.
Individual outcomes vary; we do not guarantee employment. See our honest outcomes.
- Junior Cloud Engineer
- Platform Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
- Junior Site Reliability Engineer