AWS re/Start Programme

Why AWS re/Start

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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.

Support the Future of Tech Talent

Join us in empowering the next generation through the Titan re/Start Programme. By sponsoring a learner, or an entire cohort, you’ll help equip aspiring professionals with in-demand cloud and digital skills that open doors to meaningful careers.

Your contribution not only transforms individual lives but also strengthens the broader tech ecosystem by creating
job-ready talent prepared to drive innovation. Partner with us today to make a lasting impact on people, businesses, and communities

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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:.

2026:

Cohort 1: 19 January 2026-9 April 2026 (Applications will open 1 December 2025)
Cohort 2: 28 April 2026-21 July 2026 (Applications will open on 24 March 2026)
Cohort 3: 3 August 2026-23 October 2026 (Applications will open on 22 June 2026)

AWS re/Start in South Africa

Titan can train your team (or selected learners) through our comprehensive three-month programme, specifically designed to prepare them for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam. Our training combines expert facilitation, practical labs, and guided learning to ensure participants gain the skills and confidence to succeed in the certification and beyond.

What We Teach

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.

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