Cloud Computing

ABOUT THE CERTIFICATE

Cloud Computing is now integral to the digital economy. Companies value people who can understand and evaluate the design, architecture, and frameworks of cloud systems. This program will help you understand different service models, including Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). You'll explore technology choices and development tools and get a market overview of current cloud providers. Other subjects include security and disaster recovery. This certificate is offered in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Know different cloud service models, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Appreciate financial, technological, and organizational challenges facing different end-users when evaluating their cloud strategies.
• Assess economic, financial, and technological implications when selecting cloud services for your own organization.
• Ensure the privacy, compliance, and legal protection of proposed cloud solutions.

BENEFITS

• Understand how cloud computing evolved and how its systems are designed and built today.
• Learn how to evaluate different vendor products and services.

REQUIRED COURSES

• 2854 Foundations of Cloud Computing
• 2855 Design & Architecture of Cloud Systems
• 2856 Cloud Systems in Practice

In place of 2854, you may instead choose both of the following:

• 2854A Cloud Computing I: Analyzing and Recommending Cloud Adoption
• 2854B Cloud Computing II: Architecture, Accessibility, Security and Privacy

Certificate Requirements

You have three years from the start date of your first course to complete the certificate. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is not available for this certificate.

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.