Duration: 12 weeks (≈ 3 months)
Mode: Online (with limited physical seats at Nakawa, Kampala)
Cost: UGX 500,000 — Early-bird / Discounted: UGX 340,000 (33% off)
Apply: https://bit.ly/zentrix2025

Bootcamp Overview

This hands-on Cloud Computing Bootcamp is built for beginners who want to become competent, job-ready cloud engineers with a focus on AWS. The curriculum is practical-driven: students progress through sequential modules (you cannot skip ahead) and complete labs and a capstone that demonstrate real cloud engineering capability – from Linux fundamentals to container orchestration and AWS architecture.

Structure & Modules

Students study modules in order. Each module includes sessions, guided labs, assessments, and a mini-project. Completion of a module is required to unlock the next.

Module 1 — Linux Administration (Foundations)

• Topics: Shell basics, file system, users & permissions, package management, process management, SSH, basic networking, Bash scripting.

• Hands-on: Set up and secure Linux servers, automate tasks with scripts, SSH into cloud VMs.

• Outcome: Confidently manage Linux instances and prepare for all cloud workflows.

Module 2 — GitHub & Collaborative Workflows

• Topics: Git fundamentals, branching/merging, pull requests, GitHub workflows, issue tracking, using GitHub with cloud CI/CD.

• Hands-on: Team-based repo workflows, GitHub Actions intro (simple pipelines).

• Outcome: Professional source control habits and basic CI understanding.

Module 3 — Docker & Kubernetes (Containers & Orchestration)

• Topics: Docker images & containers, Dockerfile best practices, volumes, networks, Docker Compose; Kubernetes core concepts (pods, deployments, services), kubectl, manifests, Helm basics.

• Hands-on: Containerize apps, run local k8s clusters, deploy apps to Kubernetes, manage scaling and updates.

• Outcome: Containerize, orchestrate, and operate workloads reliably.

Module 4 — AWS Cloud Practitioner (Core AWS Concepts & Services)

• Topics: AWS global infrastructure, IAM & security best practices, EC2, S3, VPC basics, RDS & managed databases, Load Balancers & Auto Scaling, Lambda (intro), CloudWatch monitoring, basic cost optimisation.

• Hands-on: Build and secure a simple multi-tier app on AWS (compute, storage, networking).

• Outcome: Solid AWS fundamentals and readiness for Cloud Practitioner level tasks.

Additional Practical Add-Ons (Integrated Labs)

Although modules are anchored by the listed courses, students will also get hands-on exposure to:

• Infrastructure as Code (intro to Terraform or CloudFormation) — provision AWS resources as code.

• CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / AWS CodePipeline) — automate build & deployment flows.

• Monitoring & logging (CloudWatch basics, basic alerting).

• Security best practices (IAM policies, security groups, secrets handling).

These topics are integrated into module labs and the capstone.

Capstone Project & Assessment

• Capstone: Build, containerize and deploy a real application to AWS (e.g., Dockerized web app on EKS/ECS, or microservice + DB + API + CI/CD pipeline + monitoring). Infrastructure must be provisioned using IaC and demonstrably secure and monitored.

• Assessment: Module quizzes, lab submissions, peer code reviews, capstone demo. Passing criteria required to receive completion certificate.

Who Should Apply

• Absolute beginners who are committed to hands-on learning.

• IT graduates and early-career professionals aiming for cloud roles.

• Developers wishing to upskill into cloud-native systems.

No prior cloud experience required — we start from Linux fundamentals.

Career Opportunities & Market Outlook

• Uganda is rapidly scaling its cloud infrastructure; by 2027 Uganda will be having the largest data centre in Africa, positioning the country as a regional cloud hub.

• Globally and locally, companies are migrating workloads to cloud platforms; the demand for Cloud Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Site Reliability Engineers, Platform Engineers and Kubernetes Specialists is rising — but talent is scarce.

• Graduates can pursue roles such as: Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Cloud Developer, Infrastructure Engineer, Kubernetes Administrator, Cloud Security Engineer, SRE, Platform Engineer — and be positioned for internships or junior cloud roles with partners.

Delivery & Commitments

• Format: practical sessions + guided labs + self-study assignments.

• Physical seats: Limited — reserved on first-come, first-served basis.

• Time commitment: Intensive program; expect regular live sessions and lab work. (Exact timetable provided upon enrolment.)

Why This Bootcamp Works

• Sequential module design ensures strong foundations before advancing.

• Curriculum combines proven course content (Linux, Docker/Kubernetes, AWS) with additional IaC and CI/CD labs.

• Focus on deployable, portfolio-ready projects that employers value.

• Career guidance & networking to help you transition into cloud roles as the market expands.

Apply Now

Secure your seat (limited physical slots) and get the early-bird rate: UGX 340,000 (33% off).
https://bit.ly/zentrix2025