Junior Cloud Practitioner
FULLY ONLINE - BUILD YOUR SKILLS AND LAUNCH A NEW CAREER IN TECHNOLOGY.
Join our free 10-week program to jump-start your career in tech as a Jr. Cloud Practitioner.
Our free, online program offers you the opportunity to learn all you need to be successful in a technology career – from the technical knowledge to the soft skills that will help you achieve your potential. After the program, graduates have the opportunity to explore different learning outcomes like apprenticeships, internships, continuing education, or full-time employment.
This program is part of our Training Accelerator programs. Learn more about the admissions process and support benefits here.
Program Length
10 WeeksMonday - Friday, 9AM-5PM
Fully Online
Start Date
March 2021Admissions Process
- 1
ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONNAIRE
Begin by completing a questionnaire that will determine if you are eligible.
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APPLY
Apply for the program you are eligible for and complete all steps.
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ASSESSMENTS
Complete applicable assessments.
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PERFORMANCE TASK
You’ll be assigned a short technical task.
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INTERVIEW
You'll upload your video interview so that our staff get to know you and your goals.
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ADMISSIONS REVIEW
Your complete application, assessments, and interview will be reviewed by an admissions counselor who will determine your eligibility. Next, complete the support questionnaire. This helps us better understand specific needs.
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ADMISSIONS DECISION
You will be notified via email once a decision has been made regarding your admission and next steps.
CERTIFICATION CHOICES
Requirements
- Have earned a high school diploma or GED
- Be 18 years or older at the start of the program
- Available M-F, 9AM-5PM local time for in-class hours
- If planning to pursue employment then the applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Live within 60 miles of Cincinnati
- Minimum Hardware Requirements
- 1.6 GHz or faster processor
- 1 GB of RAM
- Free Disk Space 1GB or more
- Operating System Requirements
- OS X Yosemite or Higher
- Windows 7 (with .NET Framework 4.wr)
- Linux (Debian): Ubuntu Desktop 14.04, Debian 7
- Linux (Red Hat): Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, CentOS 7, Fedora 23
Location
Questions?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to many commonly asked questions.
USA Technology Program
In the technology sector, Generation trains you for computer-user support and network support roles—well-paid, middle-skills jobs with strong career pathways. After completing the program and taking the exam, you will have your CompTIA A+ certification. These industry-recognized credentials provide you with the skills to quickly progress in a technology career in one of multiple sectors.
WHAT IS A CLOUD PRACTITIONER?
Have you ever run out of cloud storage space on your phone? Or visited a website and seen that it’s down? Cloud Support technicians help people and companies solve problems including creating new accounts and managing cloud file storage.
Skills Earned
Technical Skills
We'll help you learn the technical skills with lots of hands-on, interactive sessions. By the end, you'll know:
- How cloud computing work
- How to use different computer operating systems
- How to use different programming languages
- Security, networking and database operations
Behavior & Mindsets
In every job, there are key skills that will help you be successful. We'll help you learn how to:
- Face new challenges
- Set career goals
- Solve problems
- Communicate effectively
- Adapt to new situations
