Cloud Computing Systems Certificate

Pathway:

Cloud Computing Systems

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

CIS.CLD.CERT (C407U)

Total Program Credits: 21

The certificate in Cloud Computing Systems prepares students for employment as systems administrators, solution architects, and operations managers for enterprise cloud computing platforms.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Cloud Computing Systems Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
  • design scalable, highly available, and fault tolerant systems in cloud environments;
  • deploy systems in cloud environments;
  • manage operations and automation on cloud platforms;
  • migrate existing on premise systems to cloud platforms; and
  • identify operational best practices, cost control, appropriate use, and security on cloud platforms, as it relates to business use cases.

(Spring 2022)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 101 Computer Systems & Business Applications

Core Course

3

OR
CIS 102 Professional Information Technology and Computer Science

Core Course

3

 
CIS 174 Windows Client-Server Systems Administration

Core Course

3

CIS 177 Introduction to Linux

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:9
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 107 # Cloud Systems and Operations

Core Course

3

CIS 120 # Introduction to Big Data

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:6
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. (if applicable)

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 207 # Cloud Computing Architecture and Projects

Core Course

3

CIS 277 # Command Processing and Scripting

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:6
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

See CIS course descriptions.

Chairperson: Michael Henson, Ext. 3354

 KEY
(AAS/CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)