How do I enroll in a program?

Open Enrollment and follow six steps: fill in your details (your country is detected for you), choose a package priced for your country, pick a program or tools, submit, verify your email with the 6-digit code, and access the platform. For now the free package is open; paid programs open on December 1, 2026.

What's the difference between a program and a tool?

Programs are job-focused training paths (for example Data Analyst or Cloud Computing) with modules, live classes, assignments, exams and career support. Tools are self-paced courses on a single technology such as SQL, Python or Excel.

How much does it cost, and can I pay in installments?

Packages start from $200, and you can pay in full or in 2 equal installments. Prices are shown in your country's currency where available. The free Specialist package covers one IT tool (a certificate for it is optional and paid); paid programs open on December 1, 2026.

Are the classes live or self-paced?

Both. Every chapter has guided notes, interactive practicals and quizzes you can work through at your own pace, plus scheduled live classes and one-to-one meetings with instructors for programs.

Do I need prior experience?

No. Each program starts from the foundations and builds up to real on-the-job scenarios. If you already know the basics, you can move quickly through the early chapters.

How do I get my Certificate of Completion?

For a program, pass the final exam (or finish every chapter) and request your certificate with a government ID and passport photo. It's issued once your teacher approves your grade and our team verifies your identity. Tool certificates are issued after you pass the tool's final exam and pay the $40 fee.

Can employers verify my certificate?

Yes. Every certificate has a unique credential ID and a QR code. Anyone can check it on our public verification page, which confirms your name, the program and the issue date.

Do you help with jobs after training?

Yes. Career support covers ATS-friendly resume writing and review, cover letters and LinkedIn optimisation, interview coaching with mock interviews, and a job-search strategy — so finishing a program is the start of your job search, not the end of our support.

Can I download the books in the Library?

The Library is open to every signed-in student. Books are read inside the platform's reader, where you can search, highlight in different colours, and pick up where you left off. To protect authors' rights, books can't be downloaded or opened outside the platform.

I'm an international student — can I join?

Yes. Classes are online, so you can study from anywhere. Packages are priced in many local currencies, and our team will help you with payment options and timings across time zones.

Program

IT Research Guidance

Evaluate technology and guide real decisions

Learn how to research, evaluate, and recommend technology — and guide others through IT career and tooling decisions.

Weeks

Chapters

Practice formats

Portfolio artifact

8 weeks — one module per week (8 modules, 40 chapters), each week ending with a live class every Saturday, plus a module exam before the next module opens.

Curriculum

40 chapters across 8 modules — each with guided notes, a live example, a quiz, an exercise, a challenge, and class practice.

Module 1 · RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS

Module 2 · EVALUATE TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS

Module 3 · RECOMMEND & GUIDE

Module 4 · DATA-DRIVEN RESEARCH METHODS

Module 5 · TECHNOLOGY LANDSCAPES

Module 6 · STRATEGY, ARCHITECTURE & SOURCING

Module 7 · GOVERNANCE, RISK & COMPLIANCE

Module 8 · ADVISORY CAREER & CAPSTONE

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Delivery

Blended — self-paced lessons plus live research reviews

Portfolio outcome

A written technology recommendation brief, backed by structured evaluation criteria, for a sample decision.

Certificate

Certificate of completion, verifiable online with its credential code.

By the end of this program, you'll be job-ready to…

Define evaluation criteria before comparing technology options
Separate real trends from hype when researching tools
Write a recommendation that survives stakeholder pushback

Salary expectations

Estimated U.S. national average annual salary by experience level.

$65,000

Entry-level

$90,000

Mid-level

$120,000

Senior-level

Estimated figures for planning purposes — actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Tools you'll master

Structured evaluation frameworksVendor/tool comparisonTrend researchRecommendation writing

Practical training, every chapter

A live "try it yourself" example in every chapter you can run immediately
A hands-on exercise per chapter, with hints and a reveal-able answer
An open-ended challenge per chapter, graded against real success criteria
Class practice prompts for pairs or cohorts, not just solo homework

Why take this program

Interview- and job-ready

Built to the same bar Aicloud actually hires against — not a generic syllabus.

Tier 1 company partners

Program partnerships with leading employers are in progress — see Affiliation for status.

Job connection access

Graduates get access to Aicloud's own hiring pipeline and employer referral network.

Professional networking

Cohort discussion boards and live sessions connect you with peers and mentors, not just content.

A real portfolio

You leave with a concrete, explainable artifact — proof of knowledge, not just a certificate.