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The undergraduate certificate in Cloud Computing provides you with basic knowledge of virtualization and network installation and security in a cloud environment. You will focus on data security, governance, compliance, and legacy application migration issues, while learning to implement cloud computing solutions in an enterprise.  

The curriculum for this online undergraduate certificate is reviewed by an advisory council of industry experts for relevancy to today’s marketplace. Course topics include:

• IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud computing basics
• Service-oriented cloud architecture
• Green computing foundations, motivations, and strategies
• Current technology in virtualization security
• Security auditing to ensure operational integrity and privacy

This certificate is intended for undergraduate students who want to expand their knowledge of cloud computing without committing to a degree program.

Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate a thorough comprehension of the key principles of cloud computing and the security and privacy involved with this emerging technology.
• Examine service-oriented architecture (SOA) and convert logical designs into services that can be implemented in today's cloud environments.
• Assess, evaluate, and apply the necessary tools to analyze an organization’s assets and verify if the cloud security and privacy implications are justifiable in implementing cloud computing.
• Employ the appropriate resources to model service specifications and service contracts to perform service orchestration.
• Demonstrate effective decision making and management techniques to support the organization’s objective of growth while putting best practices into place.
• Apply best practices for the next generation IT professional through continuous awareness for the environmental impact when developing and implementing IT systems and reap the business benefits of adopting a green IT strategy.

Degree at a Glance

• Number of Credits18
• Cost per Credit$270
• Total Tuition$4,860
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• Max Transfer Credits9
• SchoolScience, Technology, Engineering & Math 
• Program DirectorIrena Kageorgis 
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Admission Requirements

• All undergraduate programs require a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED).
• New undergraduate students may be asked to complete our College Readiness Assessment (ADMN100). If you have successfully completed 9 or more hours of college credit, you may reach out to your admission representative to inquire about waiving this requirement.
• If you have previous college experience, you will be asked to submit your transcripts from previous schools where you earned academic credit.
• There is no fee to complete our admission application.