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Submitter's Information

Name

Tom Vessella

Title

Dean, CTE

Region

Los Angeles/Orange County (Archived)

College

LA Pierce College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Tom Vessella

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Cloud Computing

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Computer Systems Analysis (070730)

Projected Start Date

09/01/19

Catalog Description

The Cloud Computing program prepares students to design solutions for Infrastructure as aService (IaaS) architectures by provisioning computing instances, establishingvirtual private networks, managing databases and storage within a secure onlineenvironment. Students produce dynamic solutions responsive to information andcomputing technology workloads with on-demand pay-as-you-go pricing allowingflexibility for small business, entrepreneurship and enterprise adoption.Industry certifications are embedded to prepare for occupations in CloudArchitect, Cloud Support Associate, Cloud Engineer or Cloud Technicians. Somepreparation in information technology or computer programming is recommended.

Enrollment Completer Projections

40

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

 Program Goals and Objectives must address a valid transfer,occupational, basic skills, civic education, or lifelong learning purpose.Regional recommendation is only needed for programs with an occupational goal.

     

The Cloud Computing program develops skills for theoccupations of cloud architect and cloud technician using Amazon Web Services(AWS), the leading cloud computing provider. The program bridges traditionalon-premises data center skills of server installation, database management, andnetworking set-up and cabling into virtualizations of these information andcomputing technologies over online services. Job preparation will includeindustry certifications of AWS Cloud Practitioner and AWS Solutions ArchitectAssociate mapped to course work. 

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

18

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
Co Info 590
Introduction to Cloud Computing
3
Yr.
1, Fall
Co Info 591
Cloud Computing Architecture
3
Yr.
1, Fall
Co Info 592
Security in the Cloud
3
Yr.
1, Spring
Co Info 593
Database Essentials in the Cloud
3
Yr.
1, Spring

Select any two of the following


Co Info 535
Supporting Windows Server
3

Co Info 534
Linux Operating Systems
3

Co Info 561
Data Analysis for Computer Information Systems with Python
3

 Co Info 553
Web Site Development using HTML and JavaScript
3

Program Requirements
Requirement Semester 1 Semester 2
Core Introduction to Cloud Computing    Cloud Computing Architecture   Database Essentials in the Cloud Security in the Cloud
Elective Topics Data Analysis for Computer Information Systems with Python, Web Site Development using HTML and JavaScript Introduction to Computer Networks, Supporting Windows Server,  Linux Operating Systems
Certifications AWS Cloud Practitioner AWS Solutions Architect - Associate

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Los Angeles/Orange County (Archived)

District

Los Angeles Community College District

College

Los Angeles Pierce College

CRLC Member

Tom Vessella

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Reason for approval request.

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program.
Computer Science and Information Technology Department
List similar programs at other colleges in the Los Angeles and Orange County Region.
16 college in LAOCRC
Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
40
Priority Sector

n/a

Submission Details

Published at

10/31/18 - 05:44 PM

Status

Recommended

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