07 to 11 December 2026 – Johannesburg
Course Objectives
This course is designed to equip participants with practical and industry-relevant knowledge in cloud computing fundamentals and advanced deployment strategies. Key outcomes include:
- Understanding the architecture, services, and offerings of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Comparing major cloud providers and selecting the best-fit solution for business needs
- Deploying and managing cloud-based applications and infrastructure
- Ensuring cloud security, compliance, and cost optimization
- Preparing participants for foundational or associate-level cloud certifications
Value Proposition
As businesses across Africa accelerate their digital transformation, Photonics International’s Cloud Computing course delivers:
- Multi-cloud knowledge across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud—the top global platforms
- Hands-on labs and live deployment exercises using real cloud accounts
- Customizable modules depending on industry vertical or cloud provider preference
- Focus on Africa-relevant use cases including fintech, health tech, government, and mobile services
- Up-to-date with the latest cloud trends, certifications, and job market skills
Facilitators’ Expertise
The course is facilitated by certified cloud professionals with:
- Industry-recognized credentials such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Google Associate Cloud Engineer
- Experience in cloud migration, DevOps, architecture design, and cloud security
- Delivery of training and solutions to banks, telecoms, government departments, and tech startups
- Experience addressing cost control, data sovereignty, and interoperability challenges within the African context
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 24 Lessons
- 5 Days
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- Cloud Computing Fundamentals4
- Core Services and Architecture (AWS | Azure | GCP)5
- Identity, Security & Compliance5
- Application Deployment, Monitoring & Automation5
- 4.1Deploying apps using cloud-native tools (Elastic Beanstalk, Azure App Service, Google App Engine)
- 4.2Containers and Kubernetes basics
- 4.3Monitoring and logging: CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Cloud Logging
- 4.4Intro to CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)
- 4.5Backup, failover, and disaster recovery
- Practical Labs & Certification Readiness5
- 5.1Hands-on deployment scenarios using AWS, Azure, and GCP free-tier accounts
- 5.2Industry-specific project (e.g., healthcare system on cloud, mobile banking app backend)
- 5.3Review of cloud certifications: o AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner o Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) o Google Cloud Digital Leader
- 5.4Knowledge assessment and course wrap-up
- 5.5Issuance of certificate of completion
Requirements
- None
Target audiences
- Engineers
- Students
- Professionals
- IT & Telecommunication Companies
- Networking Enthusiasts and Hobbyists