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Free BTEC Level 4 Cloud Computing Course in Sutton Coldfield

CostFREE
Duration39 weeks
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start21 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Higher National Certificate in Cloud Computing in Sutton Coldfield. Classes run at Sutton Coldfield College, full-time during the day. The course runs over 39 weeks.

You'll study cloud architecture, networking, security, and virtualisation. The course is developed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services Educate. Units cover the skills employers look for in cloud and IT infrastructure roles. You could go on to work as a Cloud Engineer, Network Engineer, or Systems Administrator.

You'll need at least 32 UCAS Tariff Points and GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C or above. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Cloud Computing.

Who this course is for

The future is already here. Master cloud and make the sky your limit. Our cloud courses are awarded by Pearson UK and developed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services Educate. The purpose of the Higher National Certificate (HNC) and Higher National Diploma (HND) Cloud Computing qualifications is to equip students with cloud computing skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to be job ready in the cloud computing field.

Entry requirements

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: You will need UCAS Tariff Points: 32 points. The tariff points can be made up of:

A Levels (GCE and VCE): 1 A Level at Grade C BTEC Extended Diploma: Grade PPP BTEC Diploma: Grade PP Access to HE: Grade P45 Minimum number of GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above: 2 which must include:

GCSE English: Grade C/4 GCSE Maths: Grade C/4 Are Level 2 equivalents accepted? Yes, all students will be required to sit an English diagnostic assessment equivalent to Le

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the fundamentals of cloud computing and cloud architecture.
  • You'll study networking concepts and IT infrastructure management.
  • You'll develop skills in cloud security and data protection.
  • You'll explore virtualisation and containerisation technologies.
  • You'll gain practical knowledge aligned with Amazon Web Services platforms.
  • You'll learn how to design and deploy cloud-based solutions.
  • You'll build an understanding of systems administration in cloud environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Sutton Coldfield College. Teaching combines lectures, practical exercises, and project work. Assessment is through assignments and coursework rather than exams. You'll apply your learning to real cloud computing tasks and scenarios throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sutton Coldfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cloud Engineer, designs and manages cloud infrastructure for organisations.
  • Network Engineer, builds and maintains computer networks and systems.
  • IT Infrastructure Technician, supports the hardware and software that keeps businesses running.
  • Systems Administrator, manages servers and IT systems day to day.
  • Cloud Support Specialist, helps teams use cloud platforms effectively.
  • DevOps Engineer, works across development and operations in tech teams.

What you could study next

  • Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Cloud Computing (Level 5), the natural next step after this Certificate, deepening your technical knowledge.
  • A degree in Computer Science or Cloud Computing, if you want to progress to university-level study.
  • AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud certifications, vendor qualifications that many employers look for alongside a BTEC cloud computing qualification.
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