AI Cloud & DevOps Engineering

Build AI-Powered Cloud Systems And Automate Modern Infrastructure

You won’t just learn AI Cloud and DevOps concepts. You’ll deploy applications, automate infrastructure, solve real-world problems, and gain hands-on experience working with modern cloud systems and workflows.

Cloud Engineer

Build Real-World Cloud Infrastructure from Day One

This program takes you from cloud and DevOps fundamentals to building and managing modern cloud systems through hands-on, real-world application.

  • Cloud Infrastructure & Automation
    Deploy and manage cloud environments while automating infrastructure and workflows.

  • CI/CD & DevOps Workflows
    Build deployment pipelines and streamline application delivery using modern DevOps practices.

  • Containers & Orchestration
    Deploy and manage containerized applications using tools and workflows used in real engineering environments.

  • AI-Powered Cloud Solutions
    Build and work with AI-powered cloud services, automation tools, and modern infrastructure workflows.


What You'll Build & What You'll Work With

React

Build dynamic front-end interfaces.

Git Hub Actions

Streamline CI/CD pipelines.

Kubernetes
Manage containerized applications and workflows.
Terraform
Automate and manage infrastructure at scale.
Docker

Enable containerized application workflows.

AWS Practitioner

Prepare for the AWS AI Practitioner certification.

AWS Bedrock

Build AI pipelines with AWS Bedrock and Lambda.

Amazon Sagemaker
Train & deploy ML models using Amazon SageMaker.

What Success Looks Like

You don’t need prior cloud or DevOps experience to start, but you do need to stay engaged and keep building. This is an active, hands-on environment where you learn by deploying applications, solving problems, and working through real-world cloud workflows.

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How You’ll Learn

Short instruction is followed by immediate application. You’ll spend most of your time deploying applications, automating infrastructure, and working through real-world challenges.

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What’s Expected

Engagement matters. You’ll ask questions, participate, and stay involved. Learning is active, and consistent practice inside and outside of class is part of the process.

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What It Feels Like

You will get stuck—and that’s part of the process. You’ll work through problems with your peers, test solutions, and build confidence by figuring things out—not just being shown the answer.

Prepare for In-Demand Roles

Graduates of the DevOps and Cloud Engineering program are prepared for roles like:
DO Engineer
DevOps Engineer

Design and implement CI/CD pipelines.

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Cloud Engineer

Manage scalable cloud infrastructure.

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Site Reliability Engineer
Ensure system reliability and uptime.
Platform Engineer-1
Platform Engineer

Build robust development platforms

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Security Engineer

Protect cloud environments from vulnerabilities.


Upcoming AI Cloud & DevOps Engineering Cohorts

AI Cloud & DevOps Engineering - NEW
AI Cloud & DevOps Engineering - E&W Foxtrot Platoon
  • November 16, 2026 - May 29, 2027

  • Apply by: September 27, 2026

  • Evening & Weekend
  • 28 Weeks
AI Cloud & DevOps Engineering - NEW
AI Cloud & DevOps Engineering - E&W Golf Platoon
  • July 6, 2027 - January 15, 2028

  • Apply by: May 16, 2027

  • Evening & Weekend
  • 28 Weeks

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Frequently Asked Questions About The AI Cloud & DevOps Program

Find quick answers to some of the most common questions about the AI Cloud and DevOps Engineering program.

What kind of AI training will I get in the program?

This program prepares you to engineer and deploy the AI systems behind today’s tech. You’ll focus on infrastructure and automation—building the backbone that powers intelligent applications.


AI skills you’ll gain include:

  • Training & deploying ML models using Amazon SageMaker

  • Building AI pipelines with AWS Bedrock and Lambda

  • Preparing for AWS AI Practitioner certification

  • Managing real-world AI deployment environments

Perfect if you want to launch a career in AI infrastructure, cloud engineering, or DevOps with hands-on experience in the tools driving the next generation of intelligent systems.

 

Can I use the GI Bill® to cover tuition for the AI Cloud and DevOps program?

Yes. Since this program is offered fully remote, you can use the GI Bill® certificate program reimbursement to cover tuition. While the GI Bill® doesn’t provide a housing allowance for certificate programs, Code Platoon offers its own housing stipend to support remote students along the way.

Will I earn industry certifications as part of this program?

Yes. The program includes preparation and exam fees for:

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

AWS AI Practitioner

These certifications validate your skills with leading cloud and AI tools and help you stand out to employers.

What is the tuition for the program?

Tuition is $20,000. The vast majority of our students will use VA benefits or our ‘pay-what-you-can’ scholarships. As a mission-driven nonprofit, Code Platoon is driven to lower financial barriers to accessing our programs.

(Tuition subject to change)

Who can apply to the AI Cloud and DevOps program?

This program is open to Veterans, active duty Servicemembers, military spouses, and adult military dependents. It's designed for students who:

  • Want to upskill into high-tech roles without quitting their current job or daytime commitments.
  • Are organized, analytical, and detail-oriented.
  • Enjoy problem-solving, teamwork, and working behind the scenes to improve processes.
Want to chat about the AI Cloud program?

Schedule A Call With Our Team

You can book a one-on-one meeting with a member of our recruitment team.

Code Platoon is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Code Platoon is not accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting body. To submit a complaint, please visit https://complaints.ibhe.org/. Students can review the IBHE Institutional Disclosures here. Code Platoon’s program details and full curriculum are available in the Academic Catalog.

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Springfield, Illinois 62701-1377

Phone: (217) 782-2551