Cloud Computing Technologies Program (Postgraduate) (T465)

Program Description

Program Overview

The one-year Cloud Computing Technologies program will provide students with a broad and in-depth technical base through courses in system and network administration, cloud productivity tools, cloud computing design and implementation, and cloud computing security from the most popular and fastest growing cloud providers. Upon completion of this program, you will have gained experience in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS. Experience in these cloud provider platforms ensures you will be workplace ready.

Full Description

As a student in the Cloud Computing Technologies one-year graduate certificate program, you will gain a comprehensive and in-depth technical base through courses in the high-demand areas of system and network administration, cloud productivity tools, cloud computing design and implementation, and cloud computing security from the most popular and fastest-growing cloud providers. Upon completion of this program, you will have gained experience in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS. Experience in these cloud provider platforms ensures you will be workplace ready.

As a graduate of this program, you will possess the cloud computing design, administration and troubleshooting skills necessary to support any business and attract employers from all over the world. Through lab activities and projects, each course allows you to gain hands-on experience using technologies in real-world cloud computing scenarios. An optional work-integrated learning field placement is available for those who are not currently employed in IT and are looking to apply these new skills in the field.

As the cloud computing sector in the information technology (IT) industry continues to grow globally, and our industry partners report technical skills shortages, George Brown College is helping to meet the market demand by educating IT professionals who understand all aspects of computer systems from on-premises to cloud computing.

Technology Requirements

This program requires students to have access to a personal computer with the following specifications: 

  • 16GB minimum (32 GB RAM recommended) 
  • 512 GB SSD Hard Drive 
  • Quad-core i7 2.4GHz or better 
  •  Webcam 

Your Field Education Options

In semester 3, students complete a Work Integrated Project, or qualified students are eligible for co-op. Learn more about how to qualify, apply, and important dates for co-op on the Centre for Arts, Design & Information Technology Experiential Learning page.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

Cloud Computing Technologies training will be valued in organizations across industries. Entry-level positions for graduates include:

  • junior cloud computing engineer
  • data engineer, data scientist
  • cloud solutions engineer
  • cloud security developer

Educational Pathways

Potential educational pathways include:

  • Computer System Technicians (T141)
  • Computer Systems Technology (T147)
  • Computer Programming and Analysis (T177)
  • Cyber Security (T433)
  • Wireless networking (T411)
  • Individuals from industry who are currently working and are looking to advance their career.

Graduates of this program may wish to directly enter the workforce or pursue additional programs and third-party certificates. The program covers different hierarchies of Microsoft and Amazon. Students can decide on hierarchy as their specialty and continue education in their selected field. Opportunity to pursue additional third-party certifications from Amazon and Microsoft are available. 

Potential pathways for further education include:

  • computer science degrees
  • computer engineering degrees

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