Cloud & DevOps

AWS Cloud Computing

Build your future in cloud technology in Port Harcourt

A two-level introduction to Amazon Web Services taught live by certified trainers, 70% hands-on. Learn how cloud environments work and deploy real AWS solutions, no previous experience required. Join at the level that fits you, with a capstone project at every level.
5 to 8 weeks

Two levels, hands-on labs

No experience needed

Start at the level that fits you

Classes from 10am

Schedule confirmed on enrolment

Certificate

Of completion at every level

MEL-Technologies instructor and students training together in Port Harcourt
Tuition

From ₦150,000

Beginner: ₦150,000 · 5 weeks
Intermediate: ₦250,000 · 8 weeks
  • Live, instructor-led classes
  • 70% hands-on AWS labs, no cloud costs to you
  • Code review from certified trainers
  • Certificate of completion
Tuition

Choose your level.

Level 1 · Cloud Foundations

Beginner

₦150,000

Get your first taste of the cloud: launch servers, store files and understand how AWS works.
  • 5 weeks, hands-on sessions
  • For complete beginners, students and career changers
  • Prerequisite: basic computer literacy
  • Capstone: launch a cloud server and host a website on AWS
  • Leads to: Intermediate (AWS Cloud Computing)
Level 2 · Cloud Operator

Intermediate

₦250,000

Network, secure, connect and monitor cloud infrastructure like a working cloud support professional.
  • 8 weeks, hands-on sessions
  • For Beginner graduates and IT/support staff building cloud skills
  • Prerequisite: Beginner or a placement test
  • Capstone: a secured, monitored cloud network running a live application
  • Leads to: AWS Cloud Engineering
The programme

Go from your first AWS login to a live, working cloud server.

Two levels, one clear path, 70% hands-on. Each level ends with a capstone project you build, present and defend to your trainer, and the first prepares you for the second.
Level 1 · 5 weeks · Beginner

Beginner: Cloud Foundations

Get your first taste of the cloud: launch servers, store files and understand how AWS works.
  • Cloud computing concepts, deployment models and service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
  • AWS global infrastructure: regions, availability zones and the AWS Management Console
  • AWS account setup, Free Tier and how AWS pricing and billing work
  • Launch, configure and connect to virtual servers with Amazon EC2
  • Security groups and Elastic IP addresses
  • Deploy a basic web server
  • Store, manage and protect files with Amazon S3
  • Read an AWS bill and understand storage classes
Level 2 · 8 weeks · Intermediate

Intermediate: Cloud Operator

Network, secure, connect and monitor cloud infrastructure like a working cloud support professional.
  • Amazon VPC: public and private subnets, internet gateways and route tables
  • Security groups, network ACLs and basic network troubleshooting
  • AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM): users, groups, roles and policies
  • Multi-factor authentication and the principle of least privilege
  • Relational and non-relational databases with Amazon RDS and DynamoDB
  • Deploying and hosting websites and web applications on AWS
  • Elastic Load Balancing and AWS Auto Scaling basics
  • Monitoring with Amazon CloudWatch and the AWS Shared Responsibility Model
  • Backup, disaster recovery and cost management with AWS Cost Explorer
Syllabus

Module by module.

Beginner syllabus

Beginner: Cloud Foundations

Module 1: Introduction to cloud computing
  • What cloud computing is and why businesses use it
  • Cloud deployment models: public, private and hybrid
  • Cloud service models: IaaS, PaaS and SaaS, and an introduction to AWS
  • The AWS global infrastructure: regions and availability zones
  • Navigating the AWS Management Console
  • AWS Free Tier, and understanding AWS pricing and billing
  • Launching and configuring EC2 instances
  • Instance types, operating systems and security groups
  • Elastic IP addresses and deploying a basic web server
  • Amazon S3: buckets, permissions and storage classes
  • Data protection and lifecycle policies
  • Capstone build, demo and trainer review: launch a cloud server and host a website on AWS
Intermediate syllabus

Intermediate: Cloud Operator

Module 1: AWS networking
  • Introduction to Amazon VPC and creating virtual private clouds
  • Public and private subnets, internet gateways and route tables
  • Security groups, network ACLs and basic connectivity troubleshooting
  • Creating and managing IAM users, groups and roles
  • Understanding IAM policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Applying the principle of least privilege and AWS account security best practices
  • Relational and non-relational databases; introduction to Amazon RDS and DynamoDB
  • Deploying websites and web applications on AWS
  • Elastic Load Balancing and AWS Auto Scaling basics
  • Amazon CloudWatch and the AWS Shared Responsibility Model
  • Cloud backup, disaster recovery and AWS Cost Explorer
  • Capstone build, demo and trainer review: a secured, monitored cloud network running a live application
Capstone projects

Finish every level with something you built.

Launch a Cloud Server and Website

Level 1 capstone: launch and configure an EC2 instance, host a simple website, and store assets in Amazon S3 — your first project in the cloud.

Secured, Monitored Cloud Network

Level 2 capstone: a VPC with public and private subnets, IAM users and roles applying least privilege, and a live application monitored with CloudWatch.

Practical projects

What you will have built by graduation.

Launch a Virtual Server

Amazon EC2: your first cloud-based server, configured and running.

Host a Static Website

Amazon S3, serving files straight from cloud storage.

Deploy a Basic Web Application

EC2 configured to host a working web application.

Set Up Cloud Monitoring

Billing alerts and resource tracking so nothing runs out of control.

Create a Cloud Network

Amazon VPC with public and private subnets, built from scratch.

Configure IAM Users and Roles

Users, groups, roles and security policies, applying least privilege.

Set Up a Managed Database

Amazon RDS, configured and secured for a real application.

Certification pathway

Aligned with recognised AWS certifications.

This training provides foundational knowledge aligned with the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) certification curriculum. Exam fees are separate from MEL training fees, and training completion certificates are issued by MEL Technologies.

Level: Beginner

Foundations toward AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Level: Intermediate

Full AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) readiness

Assessment

How you are assessed.

Quizzes and labs keep each lesson fresh. The capstone, a live demo and code review, carries the most weight.

Beginner

Quizzes 25% · Labs 35% · Capstone demo 40%. Pass mark 60% and a capstone that runs.

Intermediate

Quizzes 20% · Labs 30% · Mid-course practical 15% · Capstone demo 35%.

Before the first class

Know what you need.

Where to start

Beginner: basic computer literacy only, no AWS or networking experience needed.Intermediate: Beginner, or a placement test on EC2, S3 and AWS account basics.

Where graduates go next

Intermediate graduates are ready for cloud support, IT support and junior cloud administrator roles, can sit the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam, and can continue straight into AWS Cloud Engineering.

Questions answered

Before you apply.

Do I need experience to join?

No. Beginner starts from zero and only needs basic computer literacy. If you already have some IT or cloud experience, ask admissions about a placement test so you can join Intermediate.

Start with Beginner if you are new to cloud computing, technology or IT. Join Intermediate if you already understand the AWS Management Console, EC2 and S3 and want to network, secure and monitor cloud infrastructure. Ready to go deeper into infrastructure design? Continue into our AWS Cloud Engineering programme after Intermediate. Admissions can give you a short placement test if you are unsure.

Beginner is 5 weeks at ₦150,000. Intermediate is 8 weeks at ₦250,000.

After Beginner you can launch and manage a virtual server, store files in the cloud, and host a simple website on AWS. After Intermediate you can build a secure cloud network, manage users and permissions with IAM, deploy a web application and monitor it in production, ready to move on to AWS Cloud Engineering.

No. You practice in MEL-managed AWS lab accounts with billing alerts and usage limits, so you can focus on learning without worrying about cloud charges.

Yes. This programme is aligned with the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) certification curriculum. Certification exam fees are separate from MEL training fees, and we help you prepare for the exam.

Basic computer literacy and a laptop with a stable internet connection. A basic understanding of the internet and networking is helpful but not compulsory.

Yes. You receive a MEL Technologies certificate of completion when you finish a level, separate from any AWS certification you choose to sit for.

Classes are live and instructor-led, taught by certified, experienced trainers, combining theory with hands-on AWS labs, guided demonstrations and real-world cloud deployment projects. You are assessed through quizzes, labs and a capstone project you demo live.

Complete the application form at the bottom of this page or message us on WhatsApp. Our payment terms and conditions are linked in the cloud computing benefits section.

Your seat includes
  • Live, instructor-led classes from 10am
  • 70% hands-on labs in managed AWS lab accounts
  • A capstone project at every level
  • Code review from certified trainers
  • Quizzes, labs and a live demo
  • Certificate of completion

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