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Submitter's Information
David Meske
Assistant Professor
San Diego/Imperial
Palomar College
CTE Dean
Margie Fritch
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Program Details
Cloud Computing Technician Certificate of Achievement
New Program
Computer Infrastructure and Support (070800)
08/24/20
The Cloud Computing Specialist Certificate of Achievement program focuses on teaching students the fundamentals of cloud computing specifically on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure. Students will be prepared for a detailed overview of cloud concepts, AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support. Further exploration of the fundamentals of building IT infrastructure on AWS will support development with the AWS SDK and identify best practices for building and deploying applications in the AWS Cloud preparing students to pursue in-demand DevOps, support, and cloud operations roles.
It is projected that 5-10 students will earn this certificate annually.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
The program goals and objectives include providing the fundamental knowledge of computer infrastructure, networking, and security. The core objectives of the program are to offer four foundational cloud computing courses designed by Amazon Web Services. These courses include AWS Academy Cloud Foundations; AWS Academy Cloud Architecting; AWS Academy Cloud Developing; and AWS Academy Cloud Operations.
Course Units and Hours
12
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Course Report
This 4-course certificate (12 units) will consist of 4 courses AWS Academy Cloud Foundations, AWS Academy Cloud Architecting, AWS Academy Cloud Developing, and AWS Academy Cloud Operations.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSNT 150 | AWS Academy Cloud Foundations | 3 | S1 |
| CSNT 151 | AWS Academy Cloud Architecting | 3 | S1 |
| CSNT 152 | AWS Academy Cloud Developing | 3 | S2 |
| CSNT 153 | AWS Academy Cloud Operations | 3 | S2 |
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Submission Details
04/13/20 - 01:04 PM
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Danene Brown · 05/07/20
Mesa supports this program.
Molly Ash Super User · 05/01/20
From Southwestern: This is a duplication of our Computer Technician basic certificate that is being modified, with the addition of cloud skillset This is a natural addition to the job requirements of a Computer Technician that will needs skills in the area of Cloud Computing, the natural evolution of the job category. Our Python courses are more Cybersecurity specific and we have an internship component.
margie fritch · 04/30/20
I support this program.
Tina Ngo Bartel · 04/28/20
Palomar College submitted the appropriate LMI. Based on the labor market demand and supply gap, the COE endorses this program.