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Career Tours
Career Tour: Cloud Computing
How do some of the biggest apps use the cloud to work? Explore the specialist role that brings it together.
You can start the course straight away!
Students aged 13+ are welcome to apply!
Get a certificate upon completion
Approximately 30 minutes of content
Ever wondered what ‘the cloud’ actually is? In this Career Tour with Amazon Web Services (AWS), you’ll go behind the scenes to explore the tech, teams and tools that keep the digital world running. Through bite-sized videos, real AWS professionals will show you how cloud computing works - and the careers that make it happen.
From cyber security to sustainability, you’ll learn how your favourite apps, games and online services are powered by data — and protected every step of the way.
- Explore how cloud computing actually works
- Learn how data is protected and systems stay safe
- Discover how AWS is reducing it's environmental impact
- participate in interactive quizzes to test your knowledge
This tour isn’t just about learning how the cloud works - it’s about discovering where you might fit into it. Whether you’re into tech, engineering, problem-solving or sustainability, there’s a career in cloud computing that could be the perfect match for you.
See where innovation happens at Amazon
Hear about their jobs, career journeys, and top tips.
Discover a wide range of career paths.
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How do some of the biggest apps use the cloud to work? Explore the specialist role that brings it together.
“I liked seeing the sustainable aspect of civil engineering as well as smart cities where information is transmitted in a number of seconds"
“I enjoyed how informative and helpful it was to navigating careers and the workplace.”
“I liked learning about the new opportunities within amazon and how innovative and inspiring the company is as a whole"
“I enjoyed the wide variety of careers covered in the virtual programme and the activities I got to complete, particularly the Tech Innovations activity.”
“I enjoyed the apprenticeship and career pathway section [Module 3]. It gave me more insight into employability skills and how to write a CV”
