Cloud Computing Administration

The Certificate of Achievement in Cloud Computing Administration provides a foundation in technical skills that are in great demand across all industries. Cloud computing presents a change in information technology and computer networking, as it enables organizations to access the computing services of worldwide data centers via the Internet. Cloud computing is being rapidly adopted in all sectors, which has led to high demand for a workforce prepared to deploy, secure, and troubleshoot cloud-based infrastructure services across IT systems. This program includes curriculum from CompTIA Cloud+, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon AWS.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Evaluate different models of Cloud computing.
• Design and build cloud systems based on IT business needs, costs, and workloads.
• Deploy and configure cloud services on a variety of platforms, including Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Implement security and compliance measures on commonly used cloud platforms.
• Troubleshoot cloud services and provide support in an IT setting.

The projected number of annual completers for the Certificate of Achievement – Cloud Computing Administration is 5 - 10 students. This estimate is based on past course enrollment data shown in the table below.

 

		F18/Sp19	F20/Sp21
Course Department Number	Course Title	Annual # Sections	Annual Enrollment Totals	Annual # Sections	Annual Enrollment Totals
CNIT 102	Command Line and PowerShell	2	80	2	80
CNIT 131	Internet & HTML	6	210	6	190
CNIT 103	Firewalls	2	82	3	124
CNII 420	Microsoft Azure Configuration and Administration	1	30	2	60
CNIT 155	AWS Cloud Practitioner	2	60	2	60
CNIT 106	Introduction to Networks	12	318	10	287
CNIT 201C	Introduction to Cisco Networks	4	173	4	146

 

Enrollments are expected to grow in Certificate of Achievement – Cloud Computing Administration program.

The goals of the Certificate of Achievement – Cloud Computing Administration is directed at the appropriate level for community colleges and is a consistent statewide pathway designed with industry involvement to prepare students for entry-level jobs, and to inform business of the rich capabilities that exist at every California Community College Campus. This program addresses a valid occupational role, that of Cloud Administrator position. The program is designed to provide students with the skills to meet employers’ needs. Both students entering the workforce and incumbent employees desiring entry-level Cloud Administrator and systems support knowledge will benefit from this program.

The Certificate of Achievement – Cloud Computing Administration is designed to prepare students for entry-level Cloud Administrator and systems support in a variety of job positions.  Students are trained in entry-level Cloud Computing Administration skills as well as critical thinking, problem solving, and interpersonal skills to provide greater efficiency in the workplace.

The Certificate of Achievement – Cloud Computing Administration is directed at the appropriate level for community colleges and is a consistent statewide pathway designed with industry involvement to prepare students for entry-level jobs, and to inform business of the rich capabilities that exist at every California Community College Campus. The program is designed to provide students with the skills to meet employers’ needs. Both students entering the workforce and incumbent employees desiring entry-level Cloud Administrator and system support knowledge will benefit from this program.

The minimum time for completion of this certificate is 2 semesters; completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of units completed per semester. 

Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Cloud Computing Administration

 

Course	Units	Year/Sem
Required
CNIT 103 - Computer Hardware	3.00	Y1/S1
CNIT 155 - AWS Cloud Practitioner	3.00	Y1/S2
CNIT 170 - Introduction to Cloud Computing	3.00	Y1/S2
CNIT 420 - Configuring and Administering Microsoft Azure	3.00	Y1/S2
Total:	12.00
Choose one of the following options
CNIT 102 - Operating Systems II - Command Line	3.00	Y1/S1
or
CNIT 131 - Internet Basics and Beginning HTML	3.00	Y1/S1
Total:	3.00
Choose one of the following options
CNIT 106 - Introduction to Networks	3.00	Y1/S1
or
CNIT 201C - Introduction to Cisco Networks	3.00	Y1/S1
Total:	3.00
Total:	18.00

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)

The Certificate of Achievement – Cloud Computing Administration continues to go through assessment and modification cycles periodically. There are no other departments in the college offering similar curriculum.

Of 22 Bay Area Community Colleges (Merritt College, Diablo Valley College, College of Marin, Las Positas Community College, Canada College, Ohlone College, Santa Rosa Junior College, Foothill College, Mission College, San Jose City College), None of other college offer this program. Given the main objective of CCSF’s Certificate of Achievement – Cloud Computing Administration, to provide students with foundational knowledge and skills desirable for further specialized study in the field of Cloud Computing Administration.