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 by provisioning computing instances, establishing virtual private networks, managing databases and storage within a secure online environment.
- Analyze performance metrics of a cloud architecture to respond dynamically to information and computing technology workloads and optimize service costs.
- Collaborate in a team designing business solutions in an industry aligned project.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Division/Department Requirements | ||
| NETWORKING REQUIREMENT (SELECT ONE) | 3.5 | |
| Networking Fundamentals (3.5) | ||
| Network + Certification (3.5) | ||
| TCP/IP Fundamentals (3.5) | ||
| CLOUD CORE REQUIREMENTS (Complete all) | ||
| CIS 171B | AWS Cloud Foundations | 3.5 |
| CIS 171C | AWS Cloud Architecting Part 1 | 3.5 |
| CIS 171D | AWS Cloud Architecting Part 2 | 3.5 |
| PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENT (SELECT ONE) | 3.5 | |
| JavaScript Programming (3.5) | ||
| Python Programming (3.5) | ||
| Java Programming (3.5) | ||
| Total Units | 17.5 | |