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Four tracks, one goal: a job-ready portfolio. Every track includes an SSLabs virtual internship.
01Cloud & DevOps
Build, ship and run the systems every modern company depends on.
15 courses · SSLabs internship included
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02Data & FinOps
Turn data into decisions and cut cloud bills.
6 courses · SSLabs internship included
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03Software Engineering
Write the code behind the products people use.
3 courses · SSLabs internship included
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04AI & Security
Build with AI and keep systems safe.
5 courses · SSLabs internship included
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Cloud DevOps Engineer
Direct Senior Mentors
Weekly Live Session, On-Call Coach & Ninja Mentor
Comprehensive program: Track A (Azure), Track B (AWS), Fundamentals of DevOps, and DevOps Deep Dive — all in one.
Level
Pro
Duration
26 Weeks
Linux Arena
Real-Time Incident Drills
Troubleshoot Live Broken Linux Systems
Master the shell. Provision servers, manage file systems, and survive production-grade failures in a live terminal.
Difficulty
Hardcore
Duration
Self-Paced
GitLab DevOps Mastery
Zero-Secret CI/CD Pipelines
Production GitOps & Container Security
Master GitOps, CI/CD YAML pipelines, container registry, security scanning, environments, and advanced DevSecOps.
Tuition
$99 USD
Duration
12 Weeks
DISCOVER THE COMPLETE LEARNING JOURNEY
Get 12-Month Unlimited Access and Flexible Installments
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FOUNDATION
Master cloud fundamentals and core concepts.
SPECIALIZATION
Choose your cloud platform and dive deep into Azure, AWS, or GCP.
REAL PROJECTS
Build production-ready applications and guided projects to showcase in your portfolio.
Interactive sandbox
Real CLI, zero toy scripts
Chaos & recovery
Break & fix without cloud bills
Automated evaluation
Instant feedback on your work
Production portfolio
Deploy live code to GitHub
CERTIFICATION
Prepare for and pass official cloud certifications to validate your skills.
CAREER GROWTH
Land your dream cloud role with continued mentorship, community networking and career support.
LEARN. INTERN.
GET HIRED.
Every student is automatically enrolled in an SSLabs virtual internship at the end of their cohort.
Real Cloud Environments.
Practise on the same kind of systems companies run: split an app into services, put it behind a web server and run it on a real cloud cluster. Every lab tells you what to type and checks your work as you go.
Monolith Auth Extraction
Extract an auth microservice into AKS with PostgreSQL Private Link, CSI Secret Store, APIM Canary traffic, and OIDC CI/CD.
Deploy Enterprise Stack
Orchestrate a production 3-tier container stack with an NGINX reverse proxy on port 80, clustered Node API, and isolated MongoDB.
Deploy API to Linux Server
Configure an Ubuntu VM, set up environment secrets, manage zero-downtime restarts with PM2, and register systemd boot hooks.
Containerize Real-Time App
Build multi-stage production Dockerfiles with non-root security principles, Alpine runtime, WebSocket servers, and healthchecks.
Five Tools. One Workflow.
Not isolated apps. Every tool connects directly into a continuous loop of building, visualizing, and mastering your craft.
SSCloud
Simulated multi-cloud console to provision and manage AWS, Azure, and GCP resources.
Cloud Studio
Hands-on workspace to master cloud tools with real-time feedback and simulated terminals.
Cloud Vision
Enables you to see a live graphical version of what you are working on.
Cloud Arcade
A game-like experience to practice, test skills, and solve technical challenges.
CloudLabs
Step-by-step commands with in-depth technical explanations.
MASTER TECH THROUGH PLAY
We've gamified the hardest technical concepts. Play our simulators to build muscle memory for complex DevOps and Cloud tasks.
ESCAPE THE CONTAINER LAB
A hands-on DevOps incident game. Restore the NODE-7 facility across 12 rooms: Linux, Bash, Git, cloud-init, Ansible, patching, Docker, LXD, VMs, monitoring and network forensics.
CYBERSECURITY DEFENSE ARENA
Live-action security simulation: monitor attacks, deploy firewalls, patch systems, and stop threats in real time.
MULTI-CLOUD STRATEGY TYCOON
Build a virtual tech company and choose between AWS, Azure, and GCP while balancing cost, performance, and reliability.
CAREER HUB & LEARNING TOOLKIT
Grading, mentoring, résumé and job tools that take you from learning to hired.
Real apps, live online
Built by your trainer during live project sessions in class. Try any of them.
Sauti
Social videoAfrica's short-video creator platform, built for 3G networks, mobile-money payouts and local languages.
Open appSwipe Right
DatingA dating app that connects people through AI-driven matching and real conversations.
Open appEguare
MeetingsSpatial-audio meetings with a stage, breakout pods and one-click presenting. No download.
Open appTrustOS
SecurityIdentify unknown callers instantly with community-verified, AI-driven caller information.
Open appDokitaPlus
HealthBook a doctor, order medicine and check symptoms in one place, with AI symptom triage.
Open appORIN
MusicThe Sound of Africa: discover music, stories, voices and culture from across the continent.
Open appMultiLangua
LanguageLearn your language and culture, with AI conversation practice to build confidence.
Open appParadox Reality
GameA fast-paced, single-tap game where every move shifts reality.
Open appFLOWRUSH
GameThink fast, flow faster: a quick strategy puzzle game.
Open appMYRIX
GameAn AI-native action-strategy game built with Flutter and the Flame engine.
Open appSUCCESS STORIES
Real outcomes from our global engineering cluster.
Jesse Momoh
Business Intelligence at Palmpay
"The hands-on labs at SKILL.SCH are truly exceptional. They mirror real production environments so well that transitioning into my part-time role at Paynautik and my position as a Business Intelligence Manager at Palmpay felt seamless. It's easily one of the best investments any cloud professional can make."
Chidinma Nwosu
Cloud Engineer at Access Bank
"The Terraform and Kubernetes labs gave me production-level confidence I could not get anywhere else. Within two months of completing the bootcamp, I landed my dream role at Access Bank. The structured credential path made all the difference."
Jimi Ogunyannwo
Infrastructure Developer at Neo Financial
"I got a job within 4 weeks of finishing, and the confidence I gained from the hands-on projects was a game changer. Highly recommended for anyone serious about breaking into tech!"
Simple, honest pricing
Prices in US dollars. No hidden lab or tool fees.
🎁 We offer generous discounts all year round.
Full Bootcamp
$310
Save $20 vs buying three tracks
- What you get: All three Cloud & DevOps tracks
- Length: 6 months (weekend classes)
- Mentorship: Weekly live session, on-call coach and a Ninja mentor
- Labs and tools: SSCloud, Cloud Studio, Cloud Labs, Cloud Arcade: all free
- Certifications: Prepares you for at least 10 free Microsoft Applied Skills credentials
- Virtual internship: Virtual internship at the SSLabs Internship Space
- Payment: Pay in full, or in 2 instalments of $155
- Refunds: 14-day money-back guarantee from the day classes resume
Single Track
$110
Per track
- What you get: Any one track
- Length: The length of that track
- Mentorship: Weekly live session, on-call coach and a Ninja mentor
- Labs and tools: SSCloud, Cloud Studio, Cloud Labs, Cloud Arcade: all free
- Certifications: The credentials covered by that track
- Virtual internship: Virtual internship at the SSLabs Internship Space
- Payment: Pay in full, or in 2 instalments of $55
- Refunds: 14-day money-back guarantee from the day classes resume
No refunds after the first 2 weeks of classes. Full terms in our Terms of Service.
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