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Cloud infrastructure · AWS & Azure · Networking · Compute · Storage · Identity & access
Theo University · Class 8 · 2026–2027
Applied Cloud & Platform Operations
SEIR Foundations — Systems Engineering & Infrastructure Integration
A 1-Year Applied Program in Cloud, Automation & Operational Judgment
Learn to build systems.Learn to automate them.Learn to operate them when they break.
$2,500.00
The annual Black Manosphere Conclave is strongly recommended as the best way to begin the Theo University experience, but attendance is not required to enroll.
The difference
This is not a bootcamp.
You are not here to memorize commands for a few weeks, collect a completion certificate, and hope someone hires you.
You are here to develop capability.
Over twelve months, students repeatedly build, automate, troubleshoot, secure, document, change, and operate technical environments until individual tools begin to make sense as parts of a larger system.
Systems fail. Deployments break. Permissions are wrong. Networks stop communicating. Logs are incomplete. Those situations are not interruptions to the SEIR curriculum. They are part of it.
Integrated systems thinking
Learn how systems actually work.
Real environments do not operate as isolated technologies. Cloud infrastructure depends on networks. Automation changes infrastructure. Identity controls access. Applications depend on platforms. Security affects everything.
SEIR Foundations teaches students to understand those relationships and how the pieces work together.
The SEIR technical framework
Build the system. Control the change. Operate the outcome.
Six connected disciplines form the technical spine of the program.
AUTOMATE
Terraform · Infrastructure as Code · Bash · Python · Deployment automation · Validation
CONTROL
Git · Pull requests · Peer review · GitOps · CI/CD · Change management
OPERATE
Troubleshooting · Reliability · Monitoring · Logs · Failure analysis · Recovery
PROTECT
Security fundamentals · Least privilege · IAM · Secure configuration · Risk management
AUGMENT
Amazon Bedrock · Claude Sonnet · RAG · Infrastructure analysis · AI output validation
Operational judgment
Tools change.
Judgment doesn’t.
Technical knowledge gets you into the room. Judgment determines whether people trust you once you are there.
What changed?What evidence do I have?What could this action affect?Can this change be reversed?What happens if I am wrong?Who needs to know?
Hands-on by design
You will do the work.
The labs are not optional side activities. The labs are the program.
01
Build and configure cloud infrastructure.
02
Create networks and manage identities and permissions.
03
Write Bash and Python automation.
04
Use Terraform and work through infrastructure plans.
05
Build, review, and troubleshoot deployment pipelines.
06
Read logs, investigate failures, repair environments, and document what happened.
AI-assisted operations
AI is your assistant. You are still the professional.
Students work with Claude Sonnet through Amazon Bedrock in controlled workflows involving infrastructure analysis, incident investigation, documentation, reporting, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation.
The objective is not to blindly copy AI-generated answers. Students learn to question, verify, validate, and retain clear human accountability for every decision.
The 12-month journey
Foundations first. Integration last.
The exact pace can vary by cohort, but the progression is deliberate.
- I
Systems Foundations
Cloud concepts, Linux, networking, Git, command-line work, identity, scripting, troubleshooting.
- II
Cloud Infrastructure
Compute, storage, networking, cloud services, access controls, architecture fundamentals.
- III
Infrastructure as Code
Terraform, state, plans, modules, variables, reusable configurations, validation.
- IV
Automation & Delivery
Bash, Python, Git, CI/CD, deployment pipelines, testing, change review, GitOps.
- V
Platform Operations
Logs, monitoring, troubleshooting, reliability, failure scenarios, recovery, documentation.
- VI
Security & Risk
Identity, permissions, least privilege, secure configuration, risk evaluation, responsible change.
- VII
AI-Assisted Operations
Bedrock, Claude Sonnet, investigation, reporting, RAG, validation, human oversight.
- VIII
Systems Integration
Bring cloud, automation, networking, security, deployment, operations, and AI together.
Instructor-led every week
Guidance early. Independence later.
SEIR Foundations is completely online through Zoom, with a minimum of two live training sessions every week throughout the 12-month program.
Sessions are led by Theo WAF, Chief Instructor of Theo University, together with a small team of assistant instructors supporting labs, troubleshooting, and student development.
As the program progresses, students are expected to investigate more independently, explain their reasoning, and become less dependent on instructors for immediate answers.
Certification-aligned
Capability first.
The curriculum develops knowledge that overlaps with AWS and other cloud, infrastructure, security, and automation certifications. Students may pursue relevant certifications throughout or after the program, but exam preparation is not the primary purpose of SEIR.
Certifications can validate knowledge. SEIR is designed to help build the capability behind it.Career relevance
Work where systems matter.
Cloud OperationsPlatform OperationsDevOpsSite ReliabilityInfrastructureCloud SecuritySystemsAutomation
Titles vary. The common denominator is responsibility: deploying changes, diagnosing failures, protecting access, automating processes, and supporting systems organizations depend on.
Who belongs here
No IT career required. Commitment is.
A college degree and prior professional IT experience are not required.
This may be for you if…
- You are willing to spend a year developing a real technical skill set.
- You can attend live training consistently.
- You will complete labs rather than passively watch.
- You can accept being confused before becoming competent.
- You want to understand why something works, not just memorize how.
This is probably not for you if…
- You want passive lectures or a quick certification cram course.
- You expect instructors to do the difficult work for you.
- You do not intend to complete labs and assignments.
- You want every problem to have an immediate answer.
- You are looking for guaranteed employment or the fastest shortcut into technology.
The Theo University technical community
One cohort can help the next.
Past students regularly return to the annual Black Manosphere Conclave to share their experiences with incoming students. Alumni also periodically join training sessions during the year to contribute perspective and help newer students work through technical challenges.
Class 8 enrollment
Class 8 · 2026–2027
Conclave attendance is recommended, not required.
You can enroll in SEIR Foundations whether or not you attend the 2026 Black Manosphere Conclave. The Conclave remains the recommended starting point for meeting instructors, alumni, and the wider BMc community.
12-month program100% online via ZoomMinimum 2 live sessions weeklyBegins the week after Conclave 6.0
$2,500.00
Pay in full or use available Shopify installment options at checkout if eligible.
Conclave attendance is strongly recommended, but it is not an enrollment requirement.Know before you enroll
Frequently asked questions.
Do I need prior IT experience?
No. SEIR begins with foundational material and progresses throughout the year. Consistent attendance, study, and hands-on work are required regardless of background.
Is this a college degree program?
No. Theo University provides practical technical training. SEIR Foundations does not award an academic degree.
Is SEIR a certification course?
No. The curriculum overlaps with knowledge found in numerous cloud and technology certifications, but the primary objective is practical technical capability.
How are classes delivered?
The program is completely online using Zoom, with a minimum of two live instructor-led sessions per week.
How long is Class 8?
Twelve months. Class 8 begins the week after the 2026 Black Manosphere Conclave.
What is tuition?
Class 8 tuition is $2,500.00. Future cohorts may be priced differently.
Can I make payments?
You can pay in full or use installment options presented by Shopify at checkout if you qualify for them.
Do I need a Conclave ticket?
No. A Conclave ticket is not required to enroll in SEIR Foundations. Attendance is strongly recommended as the best way to meet instructors, alumni, and the wider BMc community before the program begins.
Are certification exams included?
No, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Students are responsible for certification exam fees and optional third-party learning resources.
Does Theo University guarantee employment?
No. SEIR is designed to develop practical knowledge, technical capability, and professional judgment that students can apply toward their own career goals.
One year from now
Know more than the tools.
Commands can be searched. AI can generate code. What takes longer to develop is the ability to understand what you are looking at, recognize risk, investigate intelligently, recover when something breaks, and make sound decisions when the answer is not obvious.
$2,500.00
Conclave attendance is strongly recommended, but not required to enroll.