Unlock Free Certifications: Attain AWS Solutions Architect and Developer or Data Engineer Credentials at No Cost

TalentUp Africa (TUA) is thrilled to present another AWS Certification Training Program in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to empower aspiring tech professionals like you! Taking place in both Lagos, Nigeria and Nairobi, Kenya; it offers a unique blend of in-person classroom instructor-led, and virtual instructor-led training courses, in addition to digital self-paced training via AWS SkillBuilder - All free of charge!!!

Become a Certified AWS Solutions Architect and Developer or Data Engineer for Free!

The TUA And AWS partnership means that your journey, from training sessions to certification exam vouchers, comes at absolutely no cost to you. And for those of you who successfully navigate the program and earn your certification, a career pathway awaits, with exclusive interview opportunities for AWS-related roles upon graduation.

Participants gain insights beyond the curriculum through sessions with AWS Executive speakers, real-world projects, and networking opportunities, as well as talks from guest lecturers including Dr. Cecilia Varendh Mansson, an Oxford Ph.D. graduate and TUA's founder.


What makes this program unique?

•⁠ ⁠All participants will receive training, career coaching, and exam vouchers at no cost
•⁠ In classroom and virtual instructor led coaching from actual AWS trainers
•⁠ ⁠Guest lecturers including Dr. Cecilia Varendh Mansson, Oxford PhD and TUA's founder and David Tedone, Oxford MBA
•⁠ ⁠Interview opportunities with AWS after successful program completion

The program will take place from November 2024 through February 2025 in both Lagos, Nigeria and Nairobi, Kenya simultaneously, and will consist of part-time self-paced digital, virtual instructor-led, and in-person classroom courses at the local training center. There will be approximately 100 hours of instructor-led training over four (4) months, including seven (7) full Saturdays of in-person AWS instructor led certification training. There will also be additional training on select weekdays in the evening. A fully detailed schedule with classroom locations will be provided to candidates who have been chosen for the program.


How it works:
In order to qualify for the program, you will need to already have the AWS Cloud Practitioner Foundational certificate no later than October 28th 2024. During the program, we will meet regularly to review the course content and work on practice exam questions.

During month 1, all program attendees will take the AWS Associate Solutions Architect certification, and once you have successfully passed this certification, in month 2 you will progress to EITHER the Associate Developer Certification Track OR the Associate Data Engineer Certification Track depending on your initial choice during the application process.

This opportunity is available for individuals who meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Citizen of either Nigeria or Kenya
• 3+ years industry experience
• Experience in banking, finance, mining, construction, IT Consulting or in public sector (government)
• Hold of an active and valid AWS Cloud Practitioner Foundational Certification no later than October 28th 2024.
• Able to attend all required in-person and virtual instructor-led courses
• Required means to attend all classes (ie data, transit)
• Have the required hardware (laptop) to complete all activities
• A Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is a plus, but not required
• Any additional AWS certifications are a plus, but not necessary
• Certification(s) and/or relevant experience in Terraform, Python, and/or GitHub is strongly preferred, but not required

Don't miss your chance to be part of the AWS-TUA Certification & Career Training Program where you'll have a direct pathway to join an elite talent pool for AWS clients.

About Us

TalentUp Africa is a recruitment firm that offers end-to-end solutions aimed at simplifying recruitment for companies. TUA assists organizations in recruiting quality talent in tech more quickly and efficiently.

We solve the global tech talent crisis by opening opportunities for talent. At present, TUA presents an opportunity to be repositioned for success and a higher quality of life via cross-border recruitment and relocation.


Apply today, and let's embark on your journey to AWS greatness together!