Virtual

Building Solutions in the Cloud

Job sector

Digital, IT and Computing

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This programme is open to anyone aged 13+

Certificate of completion

Up to 2 hours worth of content

Overview:

Broaden your career horizons, and get a taste of what different opportunities careers can bring through On-Demand Class Chats, guided by experts from Amazon.

On-Demand Class Chats are immersive career experiences - designed to give the chance to try different activities connected to various careers. You’ll gain an insight into the role and what opportunities exist before getting hands-on and trying out an activity for yourself!

Curious about what the Cloud is, and what it can really do for businesses? In this Class Chat, you’ll find out more about the essentials of how the cloud provides solutions for businesses and their technological needs.

Don’t just dream about your future career - complete real-world tasks, activities and projects to help you figure out the right role for you and get the experience you need!

What’s Included:

These On-Demand Class Chats are a way for you to try out real-world tasks, activities, and projects, which give you a taste of what a future career in different sectors with Amazon could look like.

You’ll learn more about the Cloud, Amazon Web Services, and topics such as containerisation, along with an insight into why these systems are crucial for the industry. You’ll hear from industry experts at Amazon, who’ll provide you with the context you need to try out a real-world scenario for yourself.

You’ll learn from your Amazon Mentor through videos, and compare your work with their model answers to refine your abilities even further.

Amazon Web Services and the Cloud

The Cloud is something a lot of people might have some awareness of - but how much do you really know about it? Well, if you’re unsure, don’t worry - this module will give you everything you need to start!

This module provides context to the development of the Cloud, along with an overview of how the Cloud and technology such as Amazon Web Services can be used by businesses to help maximise their efficiency and focus on creativity!

Project Brief

Now that you know a little bit about the Cloud and containerisation, it’s time to put what you’ve learned into practice! In this module, you’ll be briefed on your project from your Amazon Mentor, who will give you all the information you need.

In this activity, you’ll be asked to research how global brands have used the Cloud for their apps. You’ll understand what opportunities this afforded them, and how it helped them develop their applications to suit the needs of users. You’ll take this information down and use your creativity to explain these concepts in simple terms!

Project Debrief

Once you’re happy and submitted your answers, you’ll be given the chance to assess how you’ve done!

Through the Project Debrief, your Amazon Mentor will guide you through how you could explain this information in an accessible and engaging way! You’ll get a better understanding of what info is needed in when talking about the Cloud, along with an overview of how Cloud-based systems work in terms of things like flexibility and scalability.

You’ll also be able to download Model Answers so that you can compare them to your own work, and get a glimpse into the world of Cloud-based systems!

Available dates

On demand

Programme dates

10th October 2023 - 10th October 2024

Hear from our student community

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Aqsa Saleemi, Year 12 Student

Thank you for all your time and effort. The program was by far the best experience I’ve had virtually compared to other virtual experiences I’ve done. I liked the layout and the interactive activities, and I learnt a lot I didn’t know. I would definitely recommend this program to others; it was a great experience I would love to do it all again.

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Sophia Nathwani, Year 11 Student, from Hampton

I enjoyed understanding the many professions and areas within journalism that I had not been able to clearly separate prior to this programme; I particularly enjoyed the photojournalism and broadcast journalism sections, as they allowed me to explore a less conventional writing style than what I would normally use. The interactive tasks were a great way for me to demonstrate and put into practice my new knowledge, and all of the videos were extremely concise and helpful.

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Stephanie Oseha, Year 12 Student

A huge thank you to everyone who made this programme possible. It was a fantastic experience, and I feel more confident in myself now when applying for a job position in the future and in my personal life. I valued this experience because I realised it was okay to make mistakes and how they make you stronger for future events. I loved how efficient the Barclays team was when students and the professionals who ran the live webinars asked questions. The skills I've learnt through this virtual work experience will be used for future endeavours. So once again, thank you so much.

Frequently asked questions

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

I have a question about in-person work experience

Do you offer in-person work experience?
We don't directly manage in person work experience but many of our virtual programmes can lead to in person opportunities, look for the programmes marked as 'Virtual to Reality'. You will need to complete the virtual programme and declare your interest via the embedded form.
When will I hear if there is an in-person opportunity?
Our employer partner will contact you directly about any opportunities, timescales can vary Springpod won't be able to provide any updates on progress.

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