Graduate Certificate - Cloud Architecture & Administration (CAA) (Optional Co-op)

The Cloud Architecture & Administration graduate certificate program will provide students with knowledge and skills to become an essential part of a modern information technology (IT) team. Students will learn how to effectively and securely integrate IT infrastructure, including cloud services, internet of things devices and traditional on-premises equipment. Students will also develop an understanding of potential issues with privacy and the law and how to mitigate those risks. During the program, students gain essential leadership and management skills, providing opportunities for them to advance in their career.

Throughout this program, students will develop the following skills:

• support cloud computing infrastructure • data storage and management solutions • integrating cloud services and on premises systems • understanding best practices for security protocols • design and implement comprehensive information security architecture • project planning and management • leadership and communication skills

When students graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that they can explore:

• desktop and application support technician • computer technician • help desk technician • cloud administrator • computer and systems manager • IT analyst • IT consultant • IT administrator