Tech Training for Women Accelerated learning in a fast-growing industry.
Program starts: Mon Jan 13, 2025
Momentum’s Tech Training for Women program is committed to building opportunities for women in tech.
Collaborating with CITI and Amazon Web Services (AWS) re/Start, this IT skills development program prepares women for entry-level careers in the cloud. Offered at no cost, the program’s mission is to build local talent by providing AWS Cloud skills development and work placement opportunities to unemployed or underemployed populations. A background in technology is not required.
This program includes 12 weeks of intensive learning with assignments and labs to prepare learners to challenge the following certification exams:
- AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification
- PCEP™ – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals,
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
- Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals
Learners will also receive job-specific training on building effective front-line support, troubleshooting, escalation, and task automation techniques. AWS re/Start also provides learners with professional skills including effective communication, collaboration, resume writing, and interview coaching to prepare them for employer meetings and interviews.
Following graduation, Momentum will support participants in applying their newly acquired skills and connecting with employers.
What you will learn
Access free, in-person, skills-based training
Build skills aligned to AWS certification
Write basic Python/Bash scripts
Support Linux Operating Systems
Operate network infrastructures
Carry out troubleshooting
Connect with employers and start your career
Is this program right for you?
Do you qualify?
Open to women between the ages of 21 and 45
You live in Calgary and area (or if you are Indigenous, Inuit or Metis living in surrounding Treaty 7 territory)
Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident status
Minimum High School diploma or GED
Full-time availability to attend training Monday–Friday for the course duration (20 weeks)
Are unemployed or underemployed (working less than 20 hours a week)
Have high levels of professionalism, self-motivated, and strong work ethic
Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Motivated and committed to training and working in the IT field
Available to start a full-time job after course completion
In Collaboration With:
Funding Provided By:
Contact our Welcome Team
Our knowledgeable Welcome Team is happy to support you. Please contact us by clicking below or by calling 403-272-9323. Please note: Momentum is closed for the holidays from December 24th, 2025, 12:30 PM to January 2nd, 2026, 8:30 AM. Due to a high volume of inquiries, you can expect a response by mid-January 2025.
Tech Training for Women Accelerated learning in a fast-growing industry.
Momentum’s Tech Training for Women program is committed to building opportunities for women in tech.
Scheduled
Full time
Daytime
Women
Free
In person, Online
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