Cloud Computing Certificate

The Cloud Computing Certificate provides the student with the industry standard skills to understand and develop applications for the cloud. Students will learn a range of topics that cover the technical principals of the hardware and software requirements to run systems in the cloud, including storage, database management and software systems while maintaining secure access. The certificate requires 15 units. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken.

200 annually

Occupational Goal of developing skills and certification as an Amazon Solutions Architect

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
CS 79A	Introduction to Cloud Computing	3.0	Y1
CS 79B	Database Essentials In The Cloud	3.0	Y1
CS 79C	Compute Engines in the Cloud	3.0	Y1
CS 79D	Security In the Cloud	3.0	Y1
CS 79E	Best Practices in Amazon Web Services	2.0	Y1

One of the following:

CS 55, Java Programming, 3.0, Y1

CS 81, Javascript Programming, 3.0, Y1

CS 87A, Python Programming, 3.0, Y1

CS 83R, Server-Side Ruby Web Programming, 3.0, Y1

Cloud technology is on the rise in demand both by the general public and industries of all market sectors. Cloud computing is now a core competency that the computer software industry seeks. Cloud computing is a type of computing that relies on sharing computing resources rather than having local servers or personal devices to handle applications.

 

This is the first level of programming planned for cloud computing. Currciulum and offering a entry-level certificate was recommended by the Computer Science advisory board. SMC CS staff have received professional development training by the largest provider of cloud computing resources and industry tools in this space,Amazon Web Services (AWS). The curriculum SMC has developed is informed by the top industry leader in cloud computing and is a direct result of our partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) through a CCPT grant (LA HI-TECH). AWS has informed and encouraged SMC’s computer science department to create this certificate as one part of a fully developed comprehensive pathway in cloud computing. SMC’s CS advisory board has supported and encouraged the creation of this certificate to cover technologies used not only by AWS but also by other computer software providers as well. This certificate will offer CS students the skills needed to enter the job market, which no other community college, CSU or UC currently offers.   

Computer Science Information Systems department and within the Computer Science discipline

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50 annually