Cloud Engineering
School:
School of Engineering
Certificate:
Diploma
Application Fee:
$30 $20 (Early Bird)
Program Length:
12 Months/4 semesters
Start Date:
October, 2025.
Location:
Online
About the program
Cloud Engineering merges software development and IT operations to construct and manage cloud infrastructure. The demand for Cloud Engineers is surging, with companies increasingly migrating crucial processes and applications to cloud platforms. In this program, you'll gain practical experience with various cloud platforms, master cloud resource allocation, cost management, and streamline systems development life-cycle for optimal efficiency. Join us and unlock your potential as a Cloud Engineer!
Admission Requirements
Educational Background:
You don’t need to have a certificate to apply for this diploma program. We expect anyone to take the program.
Language Proficiency:
The course is conducted in English, so applicants must have a basic understanding of the English language to effectively engage with the curriculum and participate in discussions.
Assessment:
All applicants will be required to take an assessment. However, we would provide you with a study kit to prepare you for the assessment.
The entrance exam will evaluate their problem-solving skills, programming knowledge, and readiness for a diploma program.
Course Outline
In this immersive 12-month Cloud Engineering course, you will achieve the following learning outcomes
Proficiency in Cloud Platforms: Gain expertise in various cloud platforms, such as AWS or Google Cloud, to effectively build and manage cloud infrastructure.
Master techniques to migrate existing applications to the cloud and integrate cloud services with on-premises systems.
Understand how to allocate and optimize cloud resources efficiently, ensuring cost-effectiveness and scalability.
Embrace DevOps principles in cloud environments and implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Learn best practices to secure cloud-based systems and comply with industry regulations for data protection.
Develop the ability to design scalable, resilient, and highly available cloud architectures for mission-critical applications.
Explore different deployment models like containers and serverless architecture, ensuring seamless application deployment.
Explore techniques to optimize cloud application performance, ensuring smooth user experiences.
Costs
High quality tech education at an affordable cost
Quarterly
$
80
per quarter
Pay upfront and save an extra $40 when you choose this payment plan.
Best Choice
Upfront
$
290
If you pay in full when you resume, you get $70 off the tuition fee.,and nothing to pay when you’re done.
Monthly
$
30
per month
If you choose this plan, you will pay the same amount in tuition every month.
Career Outcome
Prepare to become a Cloud Engineer
Demonstrate your proficiency in portfolio-ready projects
Earn your Diploma Certificate
Qualify for in-demand job roles as a Cloud Engineer
Scholarship
The following scholarships are available and open for applicants
Bybit Academy Scholarship Fund
Application Open
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Engineering, Product, Data
Deadline
11th Jun. 2025
Value
40% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this scholarship, you must score at least 85% in the AltSchool’s entrance assessment.
Must be Africa.
Must be willing to become an ambassador for Bybit.
Must be willing to commit to the program.
Write an essay (1000 words or less) about your story and how the scholarship will help you.
Binance Scholarship Fund
Application Closed
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Engineering, Product, Data
Deadline
2nd Feb. 2025
Value
100% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a resident of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Use the “Application Link” below to access more information about this scholarship fund and the necessary requirements.
Kenya Female STEM Fund
Application Closed
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Engineering, Product, Data
Deadline
20th Feb. 2025
Value
100% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this scholarship, you must score at least 85% in the AltSchool’s entrance assessment.
Must be female.
Must be from Kenya.
Must be willing to commit to the program.
Proof of Kenya citizenship or residency, such as a passport or national ID card.
Write an essay (1000 words or less) about your story and how the scholarship will help you.
Ayoba Developer Program Scholarship Fund
Application Closed
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Engineering
Deadline
20th Feb. 2025
Value
100% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this scholarship, you must score at least 85% in the AltSchool’s entrance assessment
Age: 18 - 35 years
Must be enrolled in the School of Engineering.
Must be from Nigeria, South Africa or Ghana
Must be willing to commit to the program.
Proof of Nigerian, South African or Ghanaian citizenship, such as a passport or national ID card.
Write an essay (1000 words or less) about your story and how the scholarship will help you.
Night Owl Scholars Initiative Scholarship Fund
Application Closed
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Engineering, Product, Data
Deadline
20th Feb. 2025
Value
100% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this scholarship, you must score at least 85% in the AltSchool’s entrance assessment
Applicants must be Nigerian citizens and currently residing in Nigeria.
Open to young individuals aged 18-40.
Preference will be given to individuals who are currently employed in nighttime occupations such as restaurant or hotel service roles.
Applicants should exhibit a strong commitment to completing the coding program and using the skills acquired for personal and community development.
Proof of Nigerian, South African or Ghanaian citizenship, such as a passport or national ID card.
A recommendation letter can be beneficial though not mandatory.
BGSO Scholarship Fund
Application Closed
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Engineering, Product, Data
Deadline
6th Oct. 2024
Value
100% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
Must be willing to commit to the program.
VOA Foundation Scholarship Fund
Application Closed
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Engineering, Product, Data
Deadline
9th Aug. 2024
Value
100% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
Must be willing to commit to the program.
The Cleva- AltSchool Scholarship Fund
Application Closed
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Engineering, Product, Data
Deadline
6th Oct. 2024
Value
100% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
Must be willing to commit to the program.
Write an essay (1000 words or less) about your story and how the scholarship will help you.
100% Laptop Scholarship
Application Closed
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Data, Engineering, Product
Deadline
30-04-2024
Value
70% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
Available to both Male and Female applicants.
Be computer literate.
Must be willing to commit to the program.
AltFoundation 70% Scholarship
Application Closed
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Data, Engineering, Product
Deadline
03-05-2024
Value
70% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
Available to both Male and Female applicants.
Be computer literate.
Must be willing to commit to the program.
AltFoundation 30% Scholarship
Application Closed
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Data, Engineering, Product
Deadline
03-05-2024
Value
30% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
Available to both Male and Female applicants.
Be computer literate.
Must be willing to commit to the program.
WDA Foundation Scholarship
Application Closed
Program
Diploma
School applicable
School of Engineering, Product and Data
Deadline
03-05-2024
Value
100% Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
Available to both Male and Female applicants.
Be computer literate.
Must be willing to commit to the program.