AWS re/Start Programme
Why AWS re/Start
AWS re/Start is a free, cohort-based workforce development programme designed to help unemployed or underemployed individuals launch new careers in the cloud.
- No prior technology background is required.
- The programme is full-time and delivered by accredited instructors.
- Learners gain both technical and professional skills to succeed in entry to mid-level cloud roles.
To join the AWS re/Start programme, applicants must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be unemployed or underemployed
- Be available for full-time training during the programme
- Be motivated to launch a career in cloud computing
Three-month AWS re/Start programme
South Africa is currently facing a shortage of AWS cloud resources, resulting in increased demand and longer wait times for organisations seeking to deploy cloud-based applications and services. Experts are calling for increased investment in cloud infrastructure and improvements to the supply chain to alleviate the AWS cloud resource shortage in South Africa and prevent similar challenges in the future!
AWS re/Start Foundational Programmes schedule:
- Cohort 1: 9 June – 29 August 2025 (Applications are now closed).
- Cohort 2: 26 June – 29 July 2025 (Applications are now closed).
- Cohort 3: 6 October – 26 December 2025 (Applications are now open).
AWS re/Start in South Africa
South Africa is experiencing a shortage of AWS cloud professionals, which has created high demand and longer wait times for organisations adopting cloud solutions. This skills gap makes now the perfect time to start a career in cloud computing.
The AWS re/Start programme helps close this gap by preparing learners for cloud careers while connecting them with potential employers.
What You’ll Learn
Through instructor-led sessions, hands-on labs, and real-world scenarios, learners develop technical skills in:
• Linux
• Python
• Networking
• Security
• Databases
• Automation
• Core AWS Cloud services
Professional Skills
In addition to technical training, AWS re/Start supports learners with career preparation, including:
• Effective communication and collaboration
• CV/resume writing
• Interview preparation and coaching
Career Pathways
Graduates of the programme are equipped for cloud and IT roles such as:
- Junior Cloud Engineer
- Systems Administrator
- Cloud Automation Lead
- Infrastructure Engineer
Who Can Apply?
To join the AWS re/Start programme, applicants must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be unemployed or underemployed
- Be available for full-time training during the programme
- Be motivated to launch a career in cloud computing
Why It Matters in South Africa
By completing AWS re/Start, learners are not only gaining in-demand skills but also helping close South Africa’s cloud skills gap. This means better career opportunities for individuals, and a stronger tech ecosystem for the country.
