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SCHOOLVILLE BOOTCAMP PROGRAM (BCP)

Cloud & DevOps

Course Code: BCP-CDO-101

12 Weeks Intermediate ₦600,000

Course Description

Cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and automation for scalable applications.

Course Overview

Cloud & DevOps skills are essential as organisations move infrastructure to the cloud and automate how they ship software. This BootCamp provides participants with practical skills in AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform - delivered through Project-Based Learning (PBL) combining instructor-led training, guided labs, and industry mentorship.

Course Prerequisite

No previous cloud or DevOps experience is required.

RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Basic computer literacy
  • Basic command-line comfort (preferred but not mandatory)
  • Logical and analytical thinking
  • Personal laptop computer
  • Reliable internet connection

Course Delivery Method

Instructor-Led

  • • Physical Classroom
  • • Virtual Live Classroom
  • • Hybrid Learning

Course Language: English Language

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

Explain core cloud computing concepts and AWS core services.

Administer Linux systems from the command line.

Containerize applications using Docker.

Deploy and scale workloads using Kubernetes.

Provision infrastructure as code using Terraform.

Build automated CI/CD pipelines.

Apply basic cloud security and access management practices.

Build and present a professional cloud infrastructure portfolio.

Course Duration

DURATION

12 Weeks

Intensive Study

FREQUENCY

5 Days / Week

Regular Tracks

SESSION LENGTH

6 Hours / Day

Accelerated Format

TOTAL LEARNING

360 Hours

Practical & Theory

Daily Schedule Breakdown

3 Hours Guided Instructor-Led Practical Training

3 Hours Independent (Unguided) Practical Session

Course Structure

The course is delivered through three progressive learning modules. Each module builds on the last - from foundations, to applied practice, to advanced work and a capstone project.

Module 1: Foundations Module (SBM)

Duration: 2 Weeks (60 Hours)

Linux Administration Basics

Cloud Computing Concepts

Introduction to AWS

Compute & Storage on AWS

Networking & Security Groups

IAM & Access Management

Module 2: Core Practice Module (SIM)

Duration: 2 Weeks (60 Hours)

Docker Fundamentals

Building & Managing Images

Docker Compose

Kubernetes Core Concepts

Deploying Applications on Kubernetes

Scaling & Managing Workloads

Module 3: Advanced & Capstone Module (SAM)

Duration: 2 Weeks (60 Hours)

Terraform Fundamentals

Building CI/CD Pipelines

Automating Deployments

Capstone Planning

Building the Cloud Capstone Project

Presentation Preparation

Total Lessons Summary

Module

Lessons

Foundations Module (SBM)

6

Core Practice Module (SIM)

6

Advanced & Capstone Module (SAM)

6

Total Lessons

18

Practical Laboratory Activities

Daily Guided Cloud Labs Independent Practical Exercises AWS Console & CLI Labs Docker Build Workshops Kubernetes Deployment Labs Terraform Provisioning Exercises CI/CD Pipeline Labs Portfolio Development

Assessments, Capstone Project & Project Presentation

Assessment is competency-based and measures technical knowledge, analytical ability, practical skills, documentation, and professional communication.

Assessment Component

Weight

Foundations Module (SBM)

10%

Core Practice Module (SIM)

20%

Advanced & Capstone Module (SAM)

30%

Capstone Project

30%

Project Presentation

10%

Total

100%

Capstone Project

Each participant or project team will provision, containerize, and deploy a complete cloud infrastructure capstone project.

Capstone Planning & Proposal

Requirements & Needs Analysis

Solution Design & Architecture

Technical Implementation

Testing & Quality Assurance

Documentation & Reporting

Stakeholder Presentation

Portfolio Packaging

Peer & Mentor Review

Projects should include:

Problem identification and analysis

Solution design

Technical implementation or demonstration

Testing and validation

Recommendations

Professional documentation

Project Presentation (Demo Day)

Participants will present their completed projects before a panel comprising:

Industry Professionals Subject Matter Experts Technical Leads Academic Experts Industry Mentors Schoolville Leadership

Projects will be evaluated based on:

Technical competence Best practices Problem-solving approach Innovation Practical applicability Documentation quality Presentation skills Overall impact

Certification

Participants who successfully complete all programme requirements will receive the Schoolville BootCamp Certificate in Cloud & DevOps, with classifications of Pass, Credit, Merit, or Distinction based on overall performance.

Graduates will also complete the programme with a professional portfolio demonstrating practical laboratory work, applied projects, and a capstone project suitable for employment, consulting engagements, or further professional certification pathways.

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