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Training on Cloud Computing & Cloud Infrastructure

Learn cloud computing and infrastructure with hands-on labs on AWS, Azure, GCP, networking, security, and cloud management strategies.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

10 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

Cloud computing has become the backbone of modern IT infrastructure, enabling organizations to scale resources, improve flexibility, and reduce operational costs. Understanding cloud technologies and infrastructure is critical for IT professionals to manage services, deploy applications, and ensure secure, high-performing cloud environments.

This 10-day intensive course on Cloud Computing & Cloud Infrastructure equips participants with practical skills in cloud architecture, deployment models, virtualization, storage, networking, security, and cloud service management. Participants gain hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms and tools, preparing them to implement and manage scalable, resilient cloud solutions.

Duration

10 Days

Who Should Attend

  • IT administrators and system engineers

  • Cloud engineers and architects

  • Network and infrastructure professionals

  • Software developers deploying cloud-based applications

  • IT managers and decision-makers overseeing cloud initiatives

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand cloud computing concepts, models, and services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

  • Design and deploy cloud infrastructure efficiently

  • Manage cloud resources including storage, networking, and compute

  • Implement security, backup, and disaster recovery in cloud environments

  • Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot cloud services

  • Evaluate cloud adoption strategies for organizations

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing

  • Definition and benefits of cloud computing

  • Cloud deployment models: public, private, hybrid, multi-cloud

  • Cloud service models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

  • Key concepts: virtualization, scalability, elasticity

  • Industry use cases and emerging trends

  • Practical Exercise: Exploring cloud service examples

Module 2: Virtualization & Cloud Architecture

  • Introduction to virtualization technologies

  • Hypervisors, virtual machines, and containers

  • Cloud infrastructure components: compute, storage, network

  • Designing scalable cloud architectures

  • Practical : Creating virtual machines and containers

Module 3: Cloud Service Providers & Platforms

  • Overview of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

  • Understanding platform services and tools

  • Selecting appropriate cloud solutions for business needs

  • Cloud resource provisioning and management

  • Practical Exercise: Deploying resources on a cloud platform

Module 4: Cloud Storage & Data Management

  • Cloud storage types: block, object, and file storage

  • Storage provisioning, backup, and recovery

  • Data replication and high availability

  • Managing databases and data lakes in the cloud

  • Practical : Configuring cloud storage and backup

Module 5: Cloud Networking & Connectivity

  • Virtual networks, subnets, and IP addressing

  • Load balancing and content delivery networks (CDNs)

  • VPNs, direct connections, and secure cloud networking

  • Network monitoring and troubleshooting

  • Practical Exercise: Setting up a cloud network architecture

Module 6: Cloud Security & Compliance

  • Cloud security fundamentals

  • Identity and access management (IAM)

  • Data encryption and secure communication

  • Compliance standards and regulatory considerations

  • Practical : Implementing cloud security best practices

Module 7: Cloud Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

  • Introduction to Infrastructure as Code

  • Automation tools: Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation

  • Automating deployments and scaling resources

  • Monitoring and maintaining automated infrastructure

  • Practical Exercise: Deploying cloud resources using IaC

Module 8: Cloud Monitoring & Performance Optimization

  • Monitoring cloud resources and applications

  • Metrics, logging, and alerting

  • Cost optimization strategies

  • Troubleshooting performance issues

  • Practical : Configuring monitoring dashboards

Module 9: Cloud Migration & Integration

  • Planning cloud migration strategies

  • Hybrid and multi-cloud integration

  • Migrating applications, databases, and services

  • Risk assessment and minimizing downtime

  • Practical Exercise: Simulating a cloud migration

Module 10: Cloud Strategy & Capstone Project

  • Developing cloud adoption and management strategies

  • Cloud governance and best practices

  • Emerging trends: serverless computing, edge computing, cloud AI

  • Capstone Project: Designing and deploying a cloud infrastructure solution

  • Presentations and peer feedback

Impact

Where the change lands

Individual Impact

  • Practical knowledge of cloud computing concepts and infrastructure

  • Ability to deploy, manage, and secure cloud resources

  • Hands-on experience with virtualization, networking, and storage

  • Enhanced career opportunities in cloud and IT infrastructure

Organizational Impact

  • Optimized IT infrastructure with scalable cloud solutions

  • Improved system performance, availability, and security

  • Reduced operational costs and enhanced business agility

  • Strengthened cloud governance and digital transformation initiatives

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

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Yes, foundational concepts are introduced before advancing to hands-on implementation.

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