Overview
AWS re/Start is a full-time, classroom-based programme which will prepare you for a career in cloud computing and connect you to potential employers, through an internship with one of our industry partners.
The programme aims to increase the number of Māori and Pasifika in the IT sector, as well as people impacted by COVID-19, by providing unique training and career opportunities. AWS re/Start is a global programme delivered in New Zealand in partnership with Te Pūkenga.
Programme Highlights
In this course you'll learn programming, Linux, networking, databases, security, cloud computing, DevOps, and practical career skills.
The programme is free to eligible learners and covers the cost of the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification exam, enabling graduates to validate their cloud skills with an industry-recognized certification.
AWS re/Start can help you prepare for entry-level cloud computing roles such as a cloud platform specialist, site reliability engineer, cloud engineer, software developer, infrastructure support, and other technical-adjacent business support functions.
What is cloud computing? Watch this video to learn more about cloud computing.
What skills will I learn? Technical skills:
- Cloud Computing
- Programming
- Linux
- Networking
- Databases
- Cybersecurity
- DevOps
- Preparation for and sit the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam
Behaviour & Mindset skills:
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Time management
Am I eligible?
To be eligible for this course you need to be:
- a Māori or Pacific learner; or
- someone who’s affected by COVID-19 eg. through job loss, unemployment or redundancy.
Start Date
Please note: The next class start date will be advised soon
Fee
Fees free for eligible learners.
Please note: This micro-credentials programme is not covered by Studylink for loans and allowances. However, please visit Funding your study page to find out how to fund your study.
Duration
Full-time for 16 weeks.
How to apply
Please note: We have now stopped taking in applications and will update the new class start date on this programme page.
If you need any help with regards to your application for this course, please contact our Specialist – Admission and Assessment Mohammad M Sarker via email (msarker@unitec.ac.nz)
Pre-requisites
To be eligible for admission for this programme you:
- must be a New Zealand citizen/resident.
- be 16 years old by the time the programme starts.
- must have general IT technical knowledge and/or NCEA Level 2 or above in computing, or equivalent, or demonstrated capability through work experience.
- must attend an interview with academic staff and industry placement provider to be successfully enrolled in the programme.
Computer hardware requirement
A webcam for online classes and a computer with 8GB of RAM
Class Venues
Delivered Online
AWS re/Start is a global programme delivered in New Zealand in collaboration with Te Pūkenga.
Unitec New Zealand Limited (Unitec) is a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga, which delivers the AWS re/Start.
*Minimum Enrolment Numbers
15 students
Unitec reserves the right to cancel this class when the minimum enrolled number is not met. Should this occur, you will be notified before the intake closure. Please check if your class is running before you make any travel arrangements.
