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:

1. Design scalable, highly available, and fault tolerant systems in cloud environments.
2. Deploy systems in cloud environments.
3. Manage operations and automation on cloud platforms.
4. Migrate existing on-premise systems to cloud platforms.
5. 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
Course	Category	Credits
CIS 101 ◊ Computer Systems & Business Applications	Core Course	3
OR
CIS 102 Professional Information Technology and Computer Science	Core Course	3
CIS 174 ◊ Administering Windows Server	Core Course	3
CIS 177 ◊ Introduction to Linux	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	9
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring
Course	Category	Credits
CIS 107 # Cloud Systems and Operations	Core Course	3
CIS 120 # Introduction to Big Data	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	6
Next Steps	Meet 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
Course	Category	Credits
CIS 207 # Cloud Computing Architecture and Projects	Core Course	3
CIS 277 ◊ # Command Processing and Scripting	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	6
Next Steps	Meet 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.

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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)