IT: Cloud Specialist Certificate
Short-Term CertificateThis certificate is designed to provide core knowledge in Internet (cloud) technologies. Four areas of emphasis include: Solution architectures, risk and governance, mobility and applications, and service management. Cloud computing at Seattle Central focuses on new Internet-only business models and the re-ordering of traditional client server local area networking technologies in a highly distributed, mobile world. Entry into the certificate requires Linux and Windows experience. The Enterprise Virtualization and Cloud Management Capstone course requires the highest skill set.
<strong>Program Certificate Outcomes:</strong>
• Plan and manage multiple projects, both individually and as a team member
• Assess, develop, and maintain network security systems using ethical best practices and standardized tools.
• Design, implement, and manage hybrid-distributed environments.
Estimated Length of Completion
| Degree | Quarters | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Short-Term Certificate | Full Time: Part Time: |
15.0 |
Program lengths are estimates, not guarantees. For the most current program information, please check with the program contact.
There are no entry requirements for this program
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to discuss specific career goals and recommended coursework.
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All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (206) 934-4068. There are additional costs for books and supplies. Each student is responsible for the purchase of certain supplies and required tools before the instruction begins.
Hours may vary based on specific program requirements.
Coursework
| Course | Course ID | Credits | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
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Big Data and Collaboration Management
Investigates the dynamics of data, & examines the marketplace for data. Explores diverse data storage environments, tools, and systems to provide secure or insecure access to that data. Covers enterprise, cloud, and hybrid environments. Delves into security processes to manage collaboration for a variety of business models that use data natively and/or for analytics. |
NTI 430 | 5.0 | |
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Devops and Enterprise Admin for the Cloud (Sre)
Focuses on DevOPs and SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) administration practices for Internet Services. Examine techniques to design, build, & run cloud services. Use core skills: UNIX/Linux system administration, networking, & hardware-based operating systems maintenance. Not a coding class. Investigate highly available, fast, & secure scalable services. Evaluate cloud systems against performance metrics. |
NTI 440 | 5.0 | |
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Devops Practicum, BAS IT Networking
Develop and deploy DevOps tools for either an external client/approved project. Determine suitability, cost benefit analysis, ongoing maintenance needs in deploying DevOps. For example: develop/implement a deployment plan to orchestrate infrastructure builds programmatically in the public cloud, use configuration management, & work with cloud native templates. |
NTI 460 | 5.0 |