Launch Your Cloud Career with AWS re/Start with Forward College

AWS re/Start is a cohort-based workforce development training program that prepares individuals for careers in the cloud and connects them to potential employers. A technology background is not required to apply.

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What Is Project CloudIgnite?

Project CloudIgnite is a collaborative effort between Forward College, Exabytes Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE), and AWS, working together to help Malaysians build meaningful careers in the digital economy.

Powered by the industry-recognised AWS re/Start curriculum and delivered by Forward College, this 12-week programme provides hands-on cloud training, professional development, and career support at no cost to selected learners.

Project CloudIgnite is a collaborative effort between Forward College, Exabytes Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE), and AWS , working together to help Malaysians build meaningful careers in the digital economy.

You'll learn

Cloud fundamentals

Build a strong foundation in cloud concepts, architectures, and essential AWS services.

Cloud fundamentals

Build a strong foundation in cloud concepts, architectures, and essential AWS services.

Linux & command line

Gain practical skills using Linux and terminal commands for real-world cloud operations.

Linux & command line

Gain practical skills using Linux and terminal commands for real-world cloud operations.

Networking & security basics

Understand core networking, VPCs, IAM, and security principles needed for cloud roles.

Networking & security basics

Understand core networking, VPCs, IAM, and security principles needed for cloud roles.

Python for cloud

Learn Python fundamentals and scripting to automate tasks and support cloud workflows.

Python for cloud

Learn Python fundamentals and scripting to automate tasks and support cloud workflows.

Monitoring & troubleshooting

Develop the ability to diagnose issues, monitor resources, and maintain cloud environments.

Monitoring & troubleshooting

Develop the ability to diagnose issues, monitor resources, and maintain cloud environments.

Professional & career skills

Strengthen communication, teamwork, CV building, and interview confidence for job readiness.

Professional & career skills

Strengthen communication, teamwork, CV building, and interview confidence for job readiness.

Your 12-Week Journey

A guided path into cloud, skills, and employability.

This 12-week training experience blends foundational IT, Linux, networking, security, Python programming, AWS core services, automation, architecture, and hands-on labs — all designed to build real job-ready cloud skills.

Through structured lessons, practical exercises, soft-skills training, and career support, you’ll progress from fundamentals to confidence, fully prepared for the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam and entry-level cloud roles.

Cloud Foundations

Week 1

Linux Essentials

Week 2

Networking Fundamentals

Week 3

Security Foundations

Week 4

Python Programming

Week 5

Databases & Automation

Week 6

AWS Architecture

Week 7

Tooling, Automation & Servers

Week 8

Storage, Scaling & Serverless

Week 9

Monitoring, Cost & Deployments

Week 10

Machine Learning & Generative AI

Week 11

Certification & Career Preparation

Week 12

Office Hours

Join us every Saturday for live office hours from 9am to 3pm. Drop in anytime to ask questions, get help with your weekly content, or seek guidance on labs and assignments. Our instructors will be available throughout the day to support your learning.

Muhammad Ammar Rosli

AWS re/Start Graduate

“I started with self-learning Data Analytics and Web Development, but found direction through structured training, gaining hands-on experience and discovering my passion for Cloud/DevOps.”

Sasha Caroline Oliver

Software Engineer at Mindteck

"I strengthened my foundation in AWS and cloud computing. The knowledge and confidence I gained contributed to securing my role as a Software Engineer."

Teo Zhi Yin

Data Operations Analyst Intern at NielsenIQ (Malaysia)

“Securing Data Operations Analyst Intern role was an exciting milestone. Earning AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification strengthened my skills and career, while inspiring me to grow professionally.”

Muhammad Irfan Zulkifle

AWS re/Start Certified

"Gained a strong foundational AWS certification. This knowledge serves as a solid base for exploring the vast AWS ecosystem in greater depth."

Questions

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Take the First Step Toward Your Cloud Career

Complete the form below to apply for the next cohort. Selected candidates will be contacted with further instructions.

Tuition-Free

The program is initiated by Exabytes Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE) and powered by AWS to build cloud-ready talent.

This is a 100% fully subsidised training program — accepted students do not pay anything from start to finish.

Places are limited. Applications will go through a vetting process, and acceptance is not guaranteed.

Priority is given to fresh graduates, the unemployed, the underemployed, and individuals from B40 households, but everyone is welcome to apply.

Once selected, students will be assigned to a cohort and informed of their start date — they may then accept or decline the offer based on their availability.