(SCTP) Cloud Administrator (Full-Time) (TA-eligible)
About This Course
The objective of the Cloud Administrator course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and maintain cloud computing systems and applications. The course aims to equip students with an understanding of cloud infrastructure, deployment models, security, automation, and industry best practices. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to design, deploy, and manage cloud-based systems, implement cloud security measures, and automate workflows using cloud tools and services. The course also prepares students to earn industry certifications in cloud computing, enabling them to pursue a career as a Cloud Administrator or related roles in the cloud computing industry.
What You'll Learn
The course begins with an introduction to cloud computing and its key characteristics, such as on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service. Students will also learn about the different types of cloud deployment models, including public, private, and hybrid clouds.
Next, the course covers the virtualization technologies used in cloud computing, including hypervisors and containers. Students will learn how to provision and manage virtual machines and containers in the cloud, and how to use orchestration tools to automate the deployment and scaling of cloud applications.
The course also covers cloud networking and security, including topics such as virtual private networks (VPNs), firewalls, load balancers, and identity and access management (IAM) systems. Students will learn how to configure and manage these networking and security components in the cloud, and how to implement best practices for securing cloud environments.
In addition, the course covers cloud storage and disaster recovery. Students will learn about different types of cloud storage, such as object storage and block storage, and how to use cloud storage services to store and retrieve data in the cloud. They will also learn how to design and implement disaster recovery plans for cloud-based applications, and how to use backup and restore tools to ensure data integrity in the event of a disaster.
Entry Requirements
Academic Level Required:
Minimum Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics related discipline
Language Proficiency:
Be able to speak, listen, read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills Workforce Skills Qualification (ES WSQ) Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 5
Minimum Age Required:
21