Beyond the Cloud: Powering Next-Generation Canadian Digital Infrastructure

In the rapidly evolving Canadian digital economy, a critical challenge has emerged: a shortage of skilled professionals in key digital infrastructure roles. These roles, such as cloud engineers, cloud architects, DevOps specialists, and more, are the backbone of innovation, driving the development of today’s digital tools and services. 

As the demand for these essential roles continues to grow, the gap widens between the supply of skilled professionals and the expanding needs of the digital economy. This gap poses risks to the adoption of digital technologies and innovation in Canada. 

In response to this challenge, ICTC has developed the “Beyond the Cloud” program. This groundbreaking initiative addresses the shortage of skilled individuals by providing industry-relevant, unique, and personalized upskill training for in-demand digital infrastructure roles to 500 selected individuals across Canada. These roles include:

• Cloud Engineers
• Cloud Architects
• Cloud Administrators
• DevOps
• Back-End Developers
• Network Administrators
• Database Administrators

Training Components:

• 3 mandatory technical skills courses
• 1 mandatory soft skills course (newcomers must take 2 soft skills courses, including ICTC’s Agile Industry Mindset course) 
• 1 work-integrated learning project
• 1 optional technical course
• 1 optional soft skills course provided by ICTC- Agile Industry Mindset (AIM) 

• Job search support, including techniques, resume writing, interview strategies, and networking tips

Cohort Schedule:

• Cohort 1: March 1 – May 30, 2024
• Cohort 2: June 1 – August 30, 2024
• Cohort 3: September 1 – November 30, 2024