Online Undergraduate Certificate in Cloud Computing
Many businesses are prioritizing the adoption of cloud computing solutions in an effort to streamline their operations, better support their customers and remain agile in an ever-changing world. As organizations migrate resources to the cloud, IT professionals with strong technical knowledge to help implement these cloud-based solutions will become a critical component to their future success. This cloud computing certificate was designed to help you build the technical knowledge and skills you need.
DeVry’s online Cloud Computing certificate helps prepare you with the skills needed to build a career in Cloud Computing. This program is designed to help you learn cloud computing skills needed to help improve business productivity by learning how to design, deploy and manage cloud solutions.
Through cloud computing courses in this program, you will:
- Evaluate business needs for physical vs. virtualized data centers
- Examine data center infrastructures
- Configure, deploy and manage a cloud-based system
- Evaluate network and internet security issues to provide security solutions
As part of this undergraduate cloud computing certificate, you will be equipped with DeVry’s Internet of Things (IoT) Kit1, which provides hands-on learning to help you develop the skills needed for today’s IoT economy.
Stackable Credentials that Build with Your IT Career
The 40 credits you earn when you complete a cloud computing certificate from DeVry can be applied to a Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Networking when you pursue the Cloud Based Networking and Virtualization specialization. This means if you choose to continue your education with DeVry, your certificate will account for 1/3 of your bachelor’s degree.
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Undergraduate Certificate in Cloud Computing in as little as 1 year + 4 months*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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What You'll Learn
The online cloud computing certificate program covers the following skills through our tech-empowered learning approach, which is designed to help drive your success:
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Wired, Optical and Wireless TechnologiesUnderstand the operation, regulation and trends related to wired, optical, and wireless technologies. -
Cloud ComputingDeploy cloud environments and services. -
Data Center VisualizationExecute datacenter operations and virtualization configurations. -
Problem SolvingUse business and management principles to problem-solve a variety of workplace challenges.
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Network DesignDevelop enterprise and cloud-based systems. -
Networking and SecurityProduce, secure, operate and troubleshoot small enterprise networks. -
Digital LiteracyApply appropriate technologies. -
Operating SystemsInstall and configure operating systems using Command Line Interface (CLI).
IT Certification Prep
Elements of our technology curriculum and cloud computing courses within this program are aligned to real-world industry exam standards. They may help prepare you for such certification opportunities that help validate your knowledge and skills as:
- Comp TIA IT Fundamentals
- Comp TIA Linux+
- Comp TIA Network+
- Comp TIA Cloud+
- Comp TIA Security+
- MTA-Python
Career Opportunities
Graduates of DeVry’s online Cloud Computing Certificate program may consider the following careers:
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Cloud Support Specialist
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Cloud Services Associate
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Computer Network Support Specialist
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Entry Level Network System Administrator
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Network Technician
Program Courses
The cloud computing courses and other skills-focused courses that make up this program cover such topics as fundamentals of cloud computing, information systems security and more. Some core coursework to help you learn cloud computing skills includes learning about data center virtualization, converged networks with lab and wired, optical and wireless communications with lab to name a few.
Mathematics
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
Tech Core
| CEIS101C | Introduction to Technology and Information Systems |
| CEIS106 | Introduction to Operating Systems |
| CEIS110 | Introduction to Programming |
| NETW191 | Fundamentals of Information Technology & Networking |
| NETW211 | Fundamentals of Cloud Computing |
| SEC285 | Fundamentals of Information Systems Security |
Network Systems Administration
| NETW310 | Wired, Optical and Wireless Communications with Lab |
| NETW320 | Converged Networks with Lab |
Cloud Based Virtualization
| NETW404 | Data Center Virtualization |
| NETW414 | Cloud Computing Architecture |
| WEB375 | Web Architecture with Lab |
Career Preparation
| CEIS299 | Careers and Technology |
| CEIS499 | Preparation for the Profession |
Build Skills with Stackable Degrees
Earn a Credential at Every Step
You don’t have to wait four years to show a credential on your resume. At DeVry, several programs are designed to stack.
- Start with a shorter credential that takes less time so it’s more affordable
- Flexible online and on-site classes build your professional skills right away
- Every course counts toward the next degree level2
How Do Credentials Stack?
This Cloud Computing certificate can serve as a building block to our Information Technology and Networking bachelor’s degree when you specialize in Cloud Based Networking and Virtualization. If you choose to continue with your education at DeVry upon earning your Cloud Computing certificate, all credits will apply to your bachelor’s degree noted above.
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1The IoT Kit is a required expense and is not complimentary.
2The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
**The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.
