Cloud Computing Technician Certificate of Training (53 Credits)

CIP Code

15.1202

EPC: 608

As cloud computing continues to grow the need for qualified people to build, manage, and troubleshoot cloud environments is expected to grow as well. This three-quarter certificate program provides training in basic computing, computer networking, and cloud architecting. The courses are designed to prepare the learner for the industry-recognized Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ certification, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect. Potential jobs for graduates include Computer Support Technician, Network Support Technician, and Cloud Solutions Architect. 

  

Outcomes

Design a small or medium-sized computer network including media types, end devices, and interconnecting devices that meets a customer's specific needs.

Perform basic tasks expected of a network administrator including management of user accounts, shared resources, and network security.

Perform basic configurations on routers and Ethernet switches.

Define basic network security issues and possible solutions.

Create business solutions in a cloud environment.

Required Courses

Cloud Computing Technician (53 Credit)

CCNT 120Cloud Computing

4

CCNT 130Server Administration

4

CCNT 140Cisco Networking Fundamentals

4

CCNT 160Cisco Routing & Switching

4

CCNT 220Cisco Enterprise Networking, Security & Automation

4

INFO 102IT Applications

4

INFO 104IT Systems I

5

INFO 105IT Systems II

5

INFO 116Modern Desktop Support I

4

Total Credit Hours:38

General Education Requirements (15 Credits)

Choose 5 credits from each of the following areas:

  • Communications
  • Quantitative
  • Humanities/Natural Science/Social Science

Communications (5 Credits)

ENGL 175Professional Writing

5

ENGL& 101English Composition I

5

ENGL& 235Technical Writing

5

Total Credit Hours:5

Quantitative (5 Credits)

MATH 171Technical Math

5

MATH 172Business Math

5

MATH& 107Math in Society

5

MATH& 141Precalculus I

5

MATH& 142Precalculus II

5

MATH& 146Statistics

5

MATH& 151Calculus I

5

MATH& 152Calculus II

5

MATH& 153Calculus III

5

Total Credit Hours:5

Humanities/Natural Science/Social Science (5 Credits)

Choose 5 total credits from options in the Humanities, Natural Science, and Social Science categories.

Total Credit Hours:5

Humanities

CMST 152Intercultural Communication

5

CMST& 102Introduction to Mass Media

5

CMST& 210Interpersonal Communication

5

CMST& 220Public Speaking

5

CMST& 230Small Group Communications

5

CMST& 240Culture & Diversity in Health Care

5

HIST 101A History of Science and Technology

5

HIST& 146United States History I

5

HIST& 147United States History II

5

HIST& 148United States History III

5

HUM& 101Introduction to Humanities

5

Natural Science

BIOL& 160General Biology

5

BIOL& 175Human Biology with Lab

5

BIOL& 241Human Anatomy and Physiology I

5

BIOL& 242Human Anatomy and Physiology II

5

BIOL& 260Microbiology

5

CHEM &121General Chemistry

5

CHEM& 131Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry

5

NUTR& 101Intro to Nutrition

5

PHYS& 114Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics)

5

PHYS& 221Engineering Physics I w/LAB

5

PHYS& 222Engineering Physics II w/LAB

5

PHYS& 223Engineering Physics III w/LAB

5

Social Science

BUS& 101Introduction to Business

5

BUS& 201Business Law

5

ECON& 201Microeconomics

5

ECON& 202Macroeconomics

5

POLS& 101Introduction to Political Science

5

PSYC& 100General Psychology

5

PSYC& 200Lifespan Psychology

5

SOC& 101Introduction to Sociology

5

Total Credit Hours: 53