Computer and Information Sciences: Cloud Computing (CERT)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/cis/
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
The Cloud Computing program prepares students to design solutions for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) architectures by provisioning computing instances, establishing virtual private networks, managing databases and storage within a secure online environment. Students produce dynamic solutions responsive to information and computing technology workloads with on-demand pay-as-you-go pricing allowing flexibility for small business, entrepreneurship and enterprise adoption. Industry certifications are embedded to prepare for occupations in Cloud Architect, Cloud Support Associate, Cloud Engineer or Cloud Technicians. Some preparation in information technology or computer programming is recommended.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Design Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solutions byprovisioning computing instances, establishing virtual privatenetworks, managing databases and storage within a secure onlineenvironment.
- Analyze performance metrics of a cloud architecture to responddynamically to information and computing technology workloads andoptimize service costs.
- Collaborate in a team designing business solutions in an industryaligned project.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Division/Department Requirements | ||
| CIS 170B | Network + Certification | 3.5 |
| CIS 171A | Introduction to Cloud Computing | 3.0 |
| CIS 171B | Amazon Web Services-Data Storage | 3.0 |
| CIS 171C | Amazon Web Services-Computing Services | 3.0 |
| CIS 171D | Amazon Web Services-Security | 3.0 |
| Electives | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3.5 | |
| JavaScript Programming (3.5) | ||
| Java Programming (3.5) | ||
| Total Units | 19 | |