Question 1

How much does it cost to take the AWS Cloud Computing Bootcamp ?

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The price of your AWS Bootcamp depends on the financing method you choose. For example, if you are eligible for an education voucher (Bildungsgutschein), you will pay €0 for your studies. Our admissions team will be happy to advise you and find the right way for you.

Here you will find all relevant information about our financing options.

Question 2

For whom is the AWS continuing education suitable?

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Whether you are a career changer, a university dropout, or a former regular soldier - AWS training is suitable for every conceivable target group. Basically, a high level of motivation and willingness to perform is the only thing participants should bring with them in order to successfully complete an AWS training within just 12 weeks.

Question 3

What will I learn in my AWS training?

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In the AWS course, you will learn how to develop complex AWS cloud infrastructures in a highly available and fault-tolerant manner. The AWS course focuses on data security, automation with Python, monitoring of systems and analysis of log files. After this training and passing the test (for your AWS certificate) you will be a certified AWS Cloud Practitioner and increase your career and salary opportunities enormously.

Question 4

What are the job opportunities in AWS Cloud Computing ?

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AWS Cloud Certification pays off: Nearly all IT organizations are moving their servers from their own data centers to the cloud. In the cloud, companies can quickly scale globally, using and paying for only the server capacity they need at any given time. Now that almost all IT companies are using cloud services and there are not enough trained experts to do so, many companies are desperately seeking AWS Cloud Computing graduates. The AWS re/Start program helps fill this skills gap by preparing job seekers and career changers for the growing market and connecting them with exciting employers.

Question 5

How much do I earn as an entry-level developer after your Cloud Computing Bootcamp?

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The starting salary as a certified AWS Cloud Practitioner is around 45,000€ per year, depending on professional experience, the salary range can of course vary greatly. Cloud consultants have very good promotion prospects and the salary is accordingly far above the entry-level of other occupational groups.

Question 6

What careers can I enter after the bootcamp?

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After the bootcamp, you will be qualified for the following careers: AWS Cloud Engineer, Junior AWS Solutions Architect, Infrastructure Engineer.

Question 7

I've never worked with cloud before – is an AWS Cloud Computing Bootcamp enough to start working as a cloud engineer straight away?

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Yes, absolutely – many bootcamps are structured so that you can grow into the cloud environment even without prior experience. The key factor is how the curriculum is structured:

Practice instead of slides: When you independently set up EC2 instances in labs, define IAM roles, create S3 buckets, or configure VPCs, you'll learn as if you were on the job.
Certification preparation: A course that prepares you for at least the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification combines theory with real use cases.
Capstone projects: Completing a scalable project – such as a chatbot on AWS Lambda, a container pipeline with ECR/ECS and DynamoDB – signals that you can shape the cloud end-to-end.
Career boost: After the bootcamp, you can start working as a Junior Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Infrastructure Engineer in German companies – starting salaries are €55,000–€70,000, with certifications €75,000+ is realistic.

Course duration: Full-time, 12 weeks
Cost: Can be covered completely by an education voucher
Knowledge gain: You'll gain access to AWS Free Tier & Sandbox environments – and learn directly from experts how to implement real cloud solutions.

Question 8

How can you best finance an AWS Bootcamp in Germany with a combination of an education voucher and an education bonus?

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If you live in Germany, there are several funding options available – cleverly combining them can save you significant costs:

Training voucher through the Federal Employment Agency: Often fully eligible for longer courses (≥12 weeks). The prerequisite is that the bootcamp is listed on Kursnet.
€500 training bonus: Can be used as an additional grant, for example, for AWS exam vouchers, specialist literature, or platform access.
Tax deductibility: All course costs – whether subsidized or private – are considered income-related expenses. For the self-employed, they are business expenses.
Combination tip: Get your AWS exam fees reimbursed while the main course is covered by the training voucher – this way, your own costs are kept to a minimum.

With this tactic, you receive top-quality training with minimal out-of-pocket costs – and significantly reduce your financial stress.

Question 9

Which project ideas are particularly worthwhile in the bootcamp to demonstrate AWS competence in your CV and in the job interview?

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Projects are your key to persuasion – here are four practical ideas:

🔐 Serverless authentication app: Use AWS Cognito + Lambda + API Gateway – ideal for demonstrating security and scalability. ☁️ Container pipeline with ECS/ECR: Create CI/CD with GitHub Actions, push images to ECR, and deploy to ECS + ALB – optimal for a DevOps profile. 📦 Cloud data warehouse: Build ETL with AWS Glue, store data in S3, and analyze with Athena – perfect for data engineering roles. 📡 Infrastructure documentation: Use Terraform or CloudFormation, generate a clean IaC repository with readmes – demonstrates architectural understanding.

Important: every project should be included in your portfolio with a GitHub link and a cloud diagram (e.g., with CloudCraft) – this way, recruiters can immediately see your skills and tool knowledge.

Question 10

How can you successfully enter a DevOps or Cloud Engineer position after the bootcamp – what do recruiters need?

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AWS bootcamp is usually your entry point into a tech career – here's how to take the best steps:

Earn certificates: AWS Solutions Architect Associate + DevOps Engineer certificate – a strong package for DevOps jobs with a starting salary of €70,000–€85,000. Refresh your project experience: Showcase your infrastructure projects with CloudFormation/Terraform – recruiters love IaC experience. CI/CD & GitHub Actions: Your project should demonstrate how you implement builds, tests, and deployments in AWS. Roles & IAM: Describe scenarios in which you have implemented IAM role mappings, the principle of least privilege, and secure APIs. Community & CV: AWS community meetings, participation in hackathons, or getting certified – demonstrate your commitment.

This way, you'll emerge as a cloud engineer with a wealth of expertise – recruiters will immediately see that you bring AWS to the table, from code to operations!

Question 11

Which continuing education options are ideal after the AWS Bootcamp – for example, in the areas of security, data or machine learning?

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AWS Bootcamp is just your first step – here's how to move forward:

Security: AWS Certified Security – Specialty + hands-on projects with WAF, KMS, and CloudTrail. This positions you for security engineer roles. Data & Analytics: AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty, ETL with Glue, analysis with Redshift and QuickSight – a start in data engineer roles. Machine Learning: AWS Certified ML – Specialty, deep learning with SageMaker + model deployment via endpoint – ideal for ML engineer paths. Advance DevOps → Kubernetes: EKS or OpenShift courses complement cloud know-how – this is how you get into modern container environments.

Choose a focus that matches your interests – this will help your profile grow into a clear specialization.

Question 12

How do you achieve a healthy work-life balance in a cloud engineering job with on-call shifts after the AWS Bootcamp?

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Cloud infrastructure often means on-call service – with clear rules, you can find the right balance:

Plan on-call rotation: Many companies work with two-week shifts – this way, you can progress your projects during the day and only be available every other evening. Prioritize automation: Ensure that alerts are automatically evaluated and triggered via Slack or PagerDuty – this reduces nighttime disruptions. Clear rules & breaks: Request that on-call service is only activated during office hours – and enforce time off after busy weekends. At least one rest day: Schedule every other day without on-call service – this recharges your batteries. Family support: Clarify with your partner that your child might go to bed later during on-call service – but make this clear in advance. Include self-care: Rituals like yoga, walks, or digital detoxes help you unwind after a night of work.

These measures will help you conserve your energy and stay motivated in the long term in fast-paced cloud teams.

Question 13

What should you definitely keep in mind when working on a shared cloud project (e.g. open source or teamwork)?

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Teamwork in the cloud is challenging – here are the essentials for contributing professionally:

Clean Git communication: Use clear branches (“feature/oncall alerts”) and PR templates – so your team immediately understands what you're doing. Tagging & versioning: Use semantic versioning and Git tags (v1.0.0) – makes deployments traceable. IAM best practices: Don't assign root privileges – work with least-privilege roles, manage role-based access via Terraform or CDK. Documentation in the repo: README with structure, diagrams (CloudCraft), setup scripts, and sample data make onboarding new participants easier. Testing in the cloud: Integrate AWS CloudFormation linters (cfn-lint), unit tests via PyTest or Jest (for Lambda), and make automated deployment failures visible.

If you live these professionalizations, you will not only impress as a contributor – but you will also be immediately ready for enterprise cloud projects.

Question 14

How can you start freelancing or consulting after the AWS Bootcamp – and which cloud services are often used?

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Freelancing is a good fit for cloud professionals – with these steps, you'll quickly get into business:

Portfolio and pricing structure: Offer packages for AWS migration, infrastructure audits, or serverless chatbots – at attractive hourly rates (€60–€100/h). Essential services: EC2/EBS, VPC, IAM, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, Route 53 – this brings real added value to customers during migration or monitoring. Regional alignment: Search for small companies in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands with cloud initiatives – you help with budget, infrastructure, and security. Compliance & GDPR: Pay attention to EU data location, data protection processes, and lenient data processing – this strengthens your profile as a freelancer. Community marketing: Create blog posts ("How to build serverless contact forms"), share at X/AWS Summits – this way you'll be seen as an expert. Growth: After several projects, you can work with project-specific remote teams – including invoicing, NDAs, and SLAs.

This positions you as an AWS freelancer with real added value and flexibility – ideal for a career transition into self-employment.

Question 15

Which tools and practices help you with daily cost control in AWS projects – and how do you present this in your bootcamp portfolio?

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AWS cost control is a crucial skill – here you demonstrate that you have an eye on both technology and budget:

Budgets & Alarms: Set up AWS budgets (e.g., €50-100 per month) and automate alarms that alert you via email. Cost Explorer & Tagging: Use Cost Explorer to analyze services by tags (e.g., project, environment) – and build cost reports via Athena. Reserved Instances & Savings Plans: Demonstrate how you plan Spot Instances or Reserved Instance savings – useful for interviews. Automatic Shutdown Script: Create a Lambda function or SSM Automation that automatically shuts down unused test instances – saves money and demonstrates automation. Portfolio + Readme: Document your cost-saving measures and link budget alarm graphs – this way, recruiters can see directly that you're planning efficiently.

With cost discipline and clever workflows, you will stand out from other cloud support professionals – especially in startup and SME roles.

Question 16

Which multi-cloud projects can be implemented effectively in the bootcamp – and why do they demonstrate your AWS competence particularly well?

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Multi-cloud expertise is in high demand today – here's how to demonstrate your routines and tool expertise:

🌐 Cross-Cloud DNS Routing: Combine AWS Route 53 with Azure DNS and Google Cloud DNS – set up failover. This demonstrates your AWS understanding in a global infrastructure. 🔄 Hybrid S3 + Google Cloud Storage Backup: Automate a replicated backup via Lambda in S3 → Cloud Storage – demonstrates a backup strategy paired with cloud usage. 📡 Federated Auth with Azure AD + Cognito: Users log in via Azure AD, authenticated via AWS Cognito; thus illustratively important for identity management in companies. 📊 Monitoring via Prometheus & CloudWatch: Use Prometheus for Azure/multi-cloud, while the alert logic runs via AWS CloudWatch – you demonstrate interface expertise.

With these projects, you demonstrate that you not only master AWS, but also cloud networking in heterogeneous environments – a clear career advantage.

Question 17

What might a governance and compliance project in the bootcamp look like – demonstrating that you are using AWS securely and in compliance with company regulations?

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Companies place great value on governance – here's how to build projects with added value:

📝 AWS Landing Zone Setup: Set up centralized accounts, SCPs, and IAM roles – with a least-privilege model and organizational integration. 🔒 KMS Key Rotation Process: Demonstrate automated key rotation via Lambda/Security Hub; document town hall policy. 📋 Compliance Reports via Config Rules: Deploy AWS Config Rules, enable automatic scans (e.g., public S3 buckets), and send weekly reports via SNS and email. 🎯 Risk Matrix & Architecture Diagram: Show your project in the form of a governance diagram, risk classification, and IAM assignment logic.

This directly demonstrates that you can build secure, auditable, and scalable cloud architecture – exactly what many companies are looking for.

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