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90+ cloud services covered in curriculum

Learn in-depth cloud technology with in-demand tools and software, offered by AWS, Azure and Google Cloud.

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Comprehensive Curriculum

PG Program in Cloud Computing has the most comprehensive curriculum with 90+ services being covered.

300+ hrs

Learning content

90+

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Unit 1

Cloud Foundations

Understand the evolution of cloud computing and learn basics of cloud computing before learning the concept of elasticity in the cloud pricing model and an exploration of the ever-expanding landscape of managed services.

Key Takeaways

  • Learn the basic concepts of cloud computing
  • Become familiar with the history and evolution of cloud computing
  • Understand service, delivery and subscription models
  • Review the classical enterprise, cloud cost economics and service offerings
  • Get introduced to virtualization and its correlation with cloud computing
  • Learn about cloud service taxonomy and next generation virtualization methods

Unit 2

Cloud Computing on AWS

Delve into the core building blocks of data center operations, covering Compute or VM, Storage, and Networking and understand the concepts of Infrastructure as a Service, block and object-based storage.

Key Takeaways

  • Become familiar with the terminologies & concepts of AWS and acquire proficiency in working with AWS
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the various services offered by AWS public cloud platform
  • Dive into the specifics of compute, storage, and network components within AWS.
  • Implement generic cloud computing concepts through hands-on experience on the AWS platform.
  • Develop the ability to create cloud cost projections using the AWS cost calculator.

Skills/Tools

  • AWS global infrastructure
  • EC2, Load Balancers, AMI
  • EBS, S3, EFS, Volumes, Snapshots
  • VPC, NAT, Bastion Hosts, Route53
  • Identity & Access Management
  • Cost Calculator

Unit 3

Managed Services on AWS & Devops

Learn the key concepts of cloud-managed services- managed databases, caching, messaging, and serverless functions and gain expertise in deployment and monitoring on public clouds, containerization, and DevOps concepts.

Key Takeaways

  • Understand cloud managed services and gain insights into deployment & monitoring of resources work on a public cloud
  • Learn to write serverless functions
  • Learn the concepts of containerization, docker container system, and deploy applications.
  • Learn the basics of DevOps and explore each phase of DevOps through demonstrations.
  • Acquire skills to create a DevOps plan, choose the right tools and implement each phase to achieve CI/CD.

Skills/Tools

  • AWS RDS
  • AWS Elasticache
  • AWS CloudWatch
  • SQS, SNS
  • AWS Lambda
  • Container - Docker
  • AWS ECS
  • DevOps on AWS
  • CI/CD
  • Application deployment
  • AWS Cloud Formation

Unit 4

Azure Essentials

Explore a unique perspective on cloud computing, specifically comparing Azure with AWS. Building upon concepts from previous modules, understand infrastructural services on Azure and gain insights into PaaS (Platform as a Service) deployments on the Azure.

Key Takeaways

  • Understand basic concepts of Azure Cloud Platform
  • Learn Azure Compute Infrastructure
  • Learn about Network & Operations
  • Understand Azure Serverless Computing

Skills/Tools

  • Introduction to Azure and its Services
  • Azure Virtual Machines
  • Network Security
  • Load Balancing
  • Virtual Networking
  • Azure Storage
  • Azure App Services
  • API Management
  • Container Apps
  • Azure Functions

Unit 5

Managed Services on Azure

Dive into Azure's managed services in this module, exploring databases, DevOps, messaging, and more. The key takeaways include insights into Azure Data Implementation, Network & Operations, Azure Cognitive Services, Security & Governance, and Azure DevOps.

Key Takeaways

  • Learn about Azure Data Implementation
  • Learn about Network & Operations
  • Understand Azure Cognitive Services
  • Learn about Azure Security & Governance
  • Understand Azure DevOps

Skills/Tools

  • Azure Active Directory
  • Azure AD Connect
  • Security & Governance
  • Azure SQL Database
  • Cosmos DB
  • Messaging & Event Based Services
  • Data Services Intro
  • Building ARM Templates
  • Azure DevOps
  • Cost Management & Monitoring

Unit 6

Self-Paced Modules

Enhance your knowledge of cloud computing with self-paced courses covering a wide range of topics, such as big data, microservices, Google Cloud Platform, and many more.

Applied AI on Cloud

Concepts: AI Services Landscape on Cloud, Machine Learning on AWS, AWS AI Services (Artificial Intelligence), Azure Machine Learning (ML)

Cloud Security 101 and Migration

Concepts: Cloud Adoption and Migration, Cloud security on AWS

Big Data Management and Analytics

Concepts: EMR, Hadoop, Spark

Microservices

Concepts: Basic Constructs, Interservice Communication, Operations, Failure Handling, 12-factor App, Load Balancing, Event Driven Architecture, Reactive Extensions, Logging, and security.

Enterprise Cloud Solutions

Concepts: Cloud- based Development Environment, Data Streaming and Data Analytics on Cloud, Kinesis Data Stream, Elastic Beanstalk, and Kubernetes.

Google Cloud Platform 101 (GCP)

Concepts: Overview of GCP, Google Compute Engine, Instance Groups, Autoscaling, Load Balancers, Storage, VPC, Google App Engine, Cloud SQL, Cloud Datastore, Spanner, and Google Kubernetes Engine.

Azure Security and Governance

Concepts: Azure Active Directory, Key Vault, Azure Governance services, Managed Identities and Azure Governance services

Unit 7

Masterclass on AI Services on Cloud

Attend a Masterclass on AI Services on Cloud and explore the synergy between AI and cloud computing. Develop the skills to efficiently and effectively deploy AI applications in the cloud.

Unit 8

Capstone Project (Optional)

You will get your hands full with various real-world projects under the guidance of industry experts. You will implement projects in the fields of hospitality, inventory management, and many more.

Unit 9

Post Graduate Certificate from the University of Texas at Austin

After successfully completing the course, you can secure a Post Graduate Certificate in Cloud Computing from the University of Texas at Austin. This program’s exhaustive curriculum nurtures you to become a highly skilled Cloud Computing professional to help you get your desired career growth at top global companies.

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Build Job-relevant Skills with Hands-on Projects

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Cloud-Based File Share and Sync Solution

The solution can be easily scaled up to run in your data center or on a public cloud, with its servers, storage, and other components completely managed and controlled by your IT team in accordance with the company’s governance and security requirements.VPC, EC2, Security Group, Internet Gateway, NAT Instance, LAMP Stack, S3 and MYSQL.
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Make Your Own Google

Assessing the reliability of your search strategy is crucial for supporting knowledge discovery and ensuring a positive user experience. Engage in a scenario resembling a company dealing with extensive data (PDF files) struggling to locate the most pertinent documents.IaaS, CI/CD, Serverless, Events, Search engine, Monitoring.
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Integrate AI-powered Chatbot

Learn to deploy a chatbot using GPT APIs within an AWS Lambda function. Utilize OpenAI libraries as a dependency layer, gaining practical experience integrating advanced chatbot technology into applications. GPT APIs, AWS Lambda, OpenAI Libraries
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Building Scalable and Resilient Application

Creating web applications that are both resilient and scalable is an essential part of any application architecture. A well-designed application should scale seamlessly as demand increases and decreases and be resilient enough to withstand the loss of one or more compute resources.Instance Group, Autoscaler, HTTP Load Balancer, Autohealing and Google App Engine.
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DevOps Processes

DevOps is a process that combines the principles of software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) to enable organizations to deliver high-quality software products efficiently. The goal of this project is to familiarize yourself with the various process involved in deployment using the principles of DevOps. CI/CD, Containers, Autoscaling, IAM

Learn from the Best of Academia

Learn from leading academicians in the field of Cloud Computing and several experienced industry practitioners from top organisations.

Dr. Kumar Muthuraman - Faculty Director

Dr. Kumar Muthuraman

Faculty Director - Centre for Research and Analytics 20+ Years Work Experience

Mr. Nirmallya Mukherjee - Faculty Director

Mr. Nirmallya Mukherjee

Former Chief Architect, Dell

Mohit Batra - Faculty Director

Mohit Batra

Founder

Antony John Paul  - Faculty Director

Antony John Paul

Platform Engineering Solution Architect, Omnicell

Samuel Baruffi   - Faculty Director

Samuel Baruffi

Senior Solutions Architect,AWS

Sreeharsha  Nippani - Faculty Director

Sreeharsha Nippani

Senior Manager, Solution Architecture (WWPS / Federal Financials)

Jitendra  Mishra - Faculty Director

Jitendra Mishra

Sr. Cloud Solution Architect (VP)

Mr. Sachin Agrawal - Faculty Director

Mr. Sachin Agrawal

Consultant, Microsoft

Learner Testimonials

  • "I chose PG Program in Cloud Computing because the curriculum provides a good balance between theory, concepts, practice labs & loads of problem statements to work on. This course also provides a lot of reference material and mock exams to help you prepare for the AWS and Azure certifications. "

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  • "I got exactly what I was expecting from the program and I will always cherish this experience. And I want to thank Nirmallya for delivering the content in such a wonderful way. "

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  • "I can work independently on my own on projects, anything involved with the AWS. We started learning about the basics and then moved on to advance. It is an interactive program, and you feel like you are in a classroom. "

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  • "I chose PG Program in Cloud Computing out of all other programs in the market because of its course content. It has a detailed curriculum. After completing the course, I was more confident technically & now I can contribute a lot in delivering solutions to the customers. "

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Program Details

What will I learn in the Post Graduate Program in Cloud Computing and how will this help me progress in my career?

At the end of the Cloud Computing program, you will

  • Be able to oversee a company's cloud adoption plans, cloud application design, and cloud architecture.
  • Be able to design and implement enterprise infrastructure and platforms required for cloud computing.
  • Be able to analyze system requirements and ensures that systems will be securely integrated with current applications.
  • Develop the ability to architect a cloud environment and make sound component choices.
  • Become comfortable working with virtual machines (VM) and the nuances of the most popular tools.
  • Build the ability to use NIST Cloud Reference Architectures to solve various problems faced as a cloud professional.
  • Understand trade-offs, cost implications and choose the right cloud services for you.
  • Understand Containers and learn how to work efficiently with Dockers
  • Use your knowledge of cloud services to suggest and implement cloud-based solutions for your clients and technology teams.
  • Build your professional toolkit to become an effective DevOps professional.

Why should I not just get an AWS certification instead of a PG in Cloud Computing?

UT Austin's PG Program in Cloud Computing goes well beyond preparing you for AWS. From the fundamentals of Cloud Computing to advanced concepts, the course helps you gain a strong conceptual understanding of the entire cloud ecosystem. You can Watch this video to learn more.

 

Who is the faculty of UT Austin’s Cloud Computing Program?

The faculty members teaching in the PG Program in Cloud Computing from UT Austin are industry experts and leaders in their respective areas of expertise and have decades of professional experience and wisdom. Renowned experts from academia also participate.

What is the extent of hands-on exposure? Are there any live projects?

UT Austin’s Cloud Computing Program includes various real-time projects and a detailed capstone project. You will analyze a real-world problem using a range of tools & techniques that you have learned in live classes. Learners can also participate in a 4-week optional capstone project that tests their knowledge acquired throughout the program.

What does the virtual lab look like? Is access to the virtual lab available even beyond Sundays?

Virtual labs are real cloud environments which you will be using in this program, not a simulation. For AWS, you will get an AWS lab account with promotional credits. For Azure, you will be guided on how to create a Free tier Azure account.

Is the content downloadable? How long is the Olympus access available?

No. The content is not downloadable. However, we believe that learning should be continuous and hence, all the learning material in terms of lectures and reading content would be available to you on the LMS even after the completion of the course.

How will I be evaluated during this Cloud Computing Program?

UT Austin’s Cloud Computing course is a holistic and rigorous program and follows a continuous evaluation scheme for your hands-on work. While you receive feedback on your lab submissions, your performance in projects will be graded.

What kind of career assistance do I get?

You are provided career support through resume workshops and interview preparation sessions for cloud computing job roles. Relevant career opportunities with leading companies are also shared with you.

What are live mentored sessions? What if I miss any session?

Live mentored are interactive Q&A sessions conducted on weekends for students to clarify their doubts with faculty and connect with other students for knowledge sharing. You can re-attend the missed session in the form of a recorded video.

How are the live mentored sessions conducted?

All virtual sessions are conducted through Zoom, an online collaboration platform. During mentor sessions, using the chat feature, you can ask questions directly to faculty members, and share messages and useful links with your classmates as well.

What if I miss a project submission?

All projects are mandatory evaluation components.. If you fail to complete a project, it is important that you repeat it.

Eligibility

What is the eligibility criterion for the Post Graduate Program in Cloud Computing from UT Austin?

Candidates should have at least 3+ years of experience in an IT & technology role which would include exposure to development, testing/quality assurance, maintenance, database administration and technology infrastructure management.

What are the prerequisites in terms of technical knowledge and expertise one should possess?

You should have an understanding of IT Services Management. It is essential to know the basic concepts related to operating systems, like Windows, and Linux. Also, prior exposure to public or private cloud environments, or infrastructure and network management is a plus.

Program Fees and Application Process

Is the AWS certification fee included?

No. The PG Program in Cloud Computing by UT Austin trains you for the AWS certification, but you'll have to get the certification separately. You will be trained to clear AWS Certified with AWS Solutions Architect - Associate Certification and build a strong foundation for other AWS certifications for SysOps and Developer. You will also get additional resources containing material which can help you crack the AWS and Azure certifications.

What is the course fee? Is a loan facility available?

Please click to see the Course Fee Structure. The Admissions office will help you in applying for loans once you receive the offer of admission. Our payment partners include Paypal, Affirm, and Uplift We ensure money is not a constraint in the path of learning.

Can I pay the fee in installments? Is there any discount?

Yes. You can pay the course fee in 2-3 easy installments. If you make a one-time full payment you would be entitled to a discount. Please check with the admissions office for more details.

What is the application and selection process?

  • All interested candidates are required to apply to the Post Graduate Program in Cloud Computing by filling up an Online Application Form.
  • Applicants meeting the eligibility criteria receive a screening call 
  •  The applications are carefully reviewed on the basis of the screening call and the applicant’s profile
  • The admission offer letter is released after a successful review of the application.

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Most Comprehensive Cloud Computing Program

One of the fastest-growing technologies—presently—in the USA, Cloud Computing is transforming businesses across different sectors by delivering services through the internet at an unbeatable cost. Its services are not just limited to the private sector; even the government organizations have started to make the most of this technology. As it is making its strong presence across various zones, there has been a constant increase in the number of people looking for cloud courses to gain a solid knowledge of the fundamentals. Thus, there has been a tremendous increase in the number of colleges offering a Master's Degree in cloud computing in the USA. Many technical professionals and fresher are willing to complete an Amazon Web Services (AWS) or a Microsoft Azure course as they have achieved a great need these days. Apart from the short term courses, universities are also offering masters in cloud computing in the USA. If you also belong to the same section of people who are seeking a cloud computing course to encounter a career transition, then you're at the right place. See below for the complete details of Cloud Computing, how it can be helpful in your career, and what courses you can consider to complete MS in Cloud Computing USA.

What is Cloud Computing?

Cloud computing is the method of applying a network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than relying on a local server or a private processor. Initially, organizations used to buy a stack of expansive serves to host a website. But purchasing a server doesn't mean that you're all set to host the website. Once the servers are there, monitoring and maintaining them is altogether a big task. The amount of data that is generated is exceeding day by day. That's when Cloud Computing comes into the picture. Mentioned below are some of the limitations that led to the rise in the need for Cloud Computing.

What are the reasons that generated the need for cloud computing?

  • The servers required to host any website are expensive
  • Troubleshooting is always a risk in any business
  • Traffic on the web page isn't constant, and it fluctuates very often
  • Constant upscaling
  • Maintenance and monitoring of the servers
  • The present data generation highly demands storage space

How can Cloud Computing Solve all the Issues?

There are many more factors that contribute to the existence of cloud computing (including the factors mentioned above) and are the main reasons why the companies are tapping on it.

A cloud is a place where one can store the data centers, which are nothing but the storage spaces of data. In simple terms, Cloud Computing is nothing but an online space for the usage of your website. Cloud gives you complete control to maintain and monitor these networks and use the required resources to store and manage the data. The service riders of the cloud would provide you with all types of services, such as solving security disputes, infrastructure-related issues, etc. Cloud computing also contributes several functions, like monitoring of traffic, maintenance of the website, providing space to store the generated data, etc.

Benefits of Cloud Computing

Slowly companies from across the world are embracing cloud computing. With its increase in demand, the number of job postings is also accelerating. People are looking for a Master's degree in cloud computing in the USA to get a basic understanding and take a leap in this industry. Mentioned below are some of the benefits of Cloud Computing. And know some of the reason why the top organizations, even the US Federal, are relying on it:

Scalability: Scalability is one of the primary hazards of any business. But Cloud Computing helps to solve this issue by providing the ability to scale elastically. It offers the utmost ease to increase or decrease, depending upon the size of your organization. Above all, the cloud also helps with business forecasting the demand and enhancing the supply to meet the central business goal. It empowers any business to access the resources needed to meet the demand. With the cloud, organizations could attain efficient outcomes, which also increases performance.

Cost Reduction : One of the most significant benefits offered by Cloud Computing is the help in reducing IT costs. This feature of the cloud is liable to gain immense traction in no time. Also, cloud computing helps to eliminate all the potential capital expenses of any business, such as purchasing hardware components, setting up and managing a data center, IT experts for managing the infrastructure, and much more. Since Cloud Computing provides an online platform to access tools and storage space, this helps organizations to save on their capital expenditure on storage spaces.

Computational Speed : Cloud computing is mainly known for its flexibility in operating the resources. It offers enhanced computational speed to run applications that access vast amounts of data. Also, it provides an enormous amount of computing resources in a short span.

Less Time Consumption : Time is yet another constraint for any business, be it retail or hospitality. One of the significant benefits offered by cloud computing is less time consumption. Implementing it is a time-consuming process, but it gets effortless at the execution stage. 

Security: Many cloud providers offer a broad set of policies, controls, and technologies to ensure safety. Also, it protects your data by providing end-to-end security and completing encrypting it from a potential threat. Moreover, it protects the data from getting lost and even helps with replicating it at several locations, offering enhanced safety and flexibility. Security is something that makes the cloud-like no other platform in the industry.

Data Collaboration: Working with data—that too in a massive amount—is a difficult job. At the top of it, functioning with a local server and having a team that is spread across various locations would be challenging as it offers inadequate collaborating facilities. Usually, many tools and technologies must be employed to make it accessible for other people to operate the data. But now, with the help of the cloud, you can store the data and access it from anywhere. The collaboration will be made much more comfortable as the teams from several locations are provided with the utmost ease to access the cloud. Not only this. Cloud Computing also allows access to an ample number of tools and techniques, making data sharing an easy process.

Better Research: Presently, many organizations are relying on the latest technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Machine Learning to complete their daily task. Working on these applications requires extensive data. Cloud computing facilitates these technologies with ample data storage and other resources to enhance their performance.

Since Cloud Computing enables us to experiment a lot in terms of technology, many organizations across the globe are taking measures to adopt it. 

Applications of Cloud Computing

Given the broad applications of cloud across industries and vertices, it has become a more sought after skill than any other IT specializations. Mentioned below are some of the top Cloud Applications:

IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) and PaaS (Platform as a Service)

When it comes to IaaS, it saves the cost of acquiring, managing, and maintaining an IT infrastructure. It helps by providing existing support on a pay as you use basis. On the other hand, PaaS provides assistance to increase the pace of development by providing a ready-to-use platform for deploying applications.

Hybrid Cloud Approach

Initially, when you make a new application, it is wise to deploy it in a limited environment for testing the workload and check usage. Creating such environments is costly and can go to waste if the application is not successful. Resorting to a hybrid cloud approach will help in creating a platform for applications and infrastructure.

Testing and Development

For the developers, the cloud provides an impressive test and development environment, which would otherwise require a long time and high cost to set up assets and workforce. It also enables automatic and flexible allocation of virtual and physical resources that may be needed.

Big Data Analysis

With the help of Cloud Computing, one can easily harness a vast amount of structured and unstructured. Retailers and suppliers can now derive information on customer behavior to tailor their marketing and promotion strategies.

Storage

Cloud enables you to store, access, and retrieve files anytime and from anywhere with a web-enabled device and interface. It promises speed, scalability, and security, along with ease of accessibility. Organizations only pay for the amount of cloud storage they are consuming.

Disaster Recovery (DR)

Cloud enables cost-effective disaster recovery from a mesh of multiple physical locations. It also provides much faster speed of improvement as compared to traditional DR sites.

Backup

Data backup has always been a time-consuming and complicated procedure. Cloud-based backup can dispatch data automatically to any location across the wire. It also ensures security, availability, and required capacity.

Top Industries that can benefit from the Cloud Computing

As per a survey, Cloud Computing has become an integral part of enterprise digital transformation strategy as the cloud services project to be a $300 billion business by 2021. With this, there lie immense opportunities for cloud computing professionals to specialize and pursue a rewarding career in either domain.

How various industries deploy cloud computing in their functioning?

Education: As per a survey by UTEP, over 6 million Americans are pursuing an online school. And Cloud Computing plays a prominent role in this. Cloud Computing has revolutionized the traditional classroom setup for learning. Smart classes have garnered a lot of attention and demand to deliver better learning experiences and interactions with the learners. Cloud-based online learning solutions provide a new structure to the redundant and monotonous daily study routines by involving pictorial illustrations and improved testing and scoring. Cloud Computing makes learning easier with remote accessibility of study material. The sensitive data related to students and the curriculum that is collected by institutions is also safely stored on the cloud.

Healthcare:  The applications of cloud in healthcare are more into managing critical data. In fact, in the USA, healthcare proved to be farthest along with cloud adoption when in comparison with other industries. As per a West Monroe Partner’s report, 35% of healthcare organizations surveyed, 50% of the data is on the cloud. The patient information can be procured and accessed remotely. Cloud technologies have also simplified updating patient information to medical professionals without the need for them to be at the hospital. Electronic health records, telemedicine, and health imaging are some of the prominent applications of cloud in healthcare.

Banking and Finance: Cloud services are supporting automated banking globally. The confidential customer data and the transactions are secure on the cloud, along with a seamless experience for customers. Digital wallets, payment gateways, fund transfer, are some of the many applications of cloud in banking and finance. Cloud Computing also helps with IT strategy and gradually becoming an engine to build new capabilities and services to address business imperatives quickly. Moreover, Cloud Computing allows banks and financial services firms to meet ever-evolving regulatory reporting requirements. It can also help banks to calculate risk and check anti-money laundering and other fraud issues.

Retail: Cloud computing is of immense use in the retail sector. Integrating inventory and order processing to increase restocking capabilities is one such revolutionary use-case of cloud-based retail solutions. Retailers can now have supply chain visibility across the enterprise. All in all, cloud services can help in managing the retail business effectively, avoiding stock-outs, delivery delays, or extra inventory. On the customer front, cloud technology Helios with meaningful insights for better marketing and merchandising decisions. Retailers can analyze customer buying patterns and behavior to decide on promotion strategies and products in stock.

Entertainment:  Cloud technologies have enabled the digital deliveries of movies in the market, which is one of the most critical applications of cloud in the entertainment industry. It brings world-class technologies to a smaller studio at a very cost-effective price. It has also made the online streaming of songs and videos more seamless. All thanks to Cloud Computing, customers can seamlessly enjoy applications like Netflix, Spotify, and others. With the help of Cloud Computing, customers can access this data from anywhere with a subscription.

Automotive Industry: The complex IT environment in the automotive industry has reduced to the bare minimum with the help of cloud technologies. Also, the innovation of vehicles that are capable of engaging with the situation is backed by the cloud. The GPS and the entertainment systems that are integrated with the car are also being made better with cloud services. Cloud computing helps with managing onsite IT hardware costs in terms of labor, power consumption hardware repair, and depreciation. Apart from the price, you also help with keeping the infrastructure up to date.

Cloud Computing Certifications

When it comes to investing in modern technology, many organizations these days are relying on cloud computing. It also means that IT professionals with cloud computing skills will be high on demand. And certification can validate your cloud skills and expertise. Also, it can give a boost to your salary.

The most popular cloud roles are cloud architect and cloud engineer. And the average salary of a cloud professional in North America, as per a Global Knowledge 2019 IT Skills and Salary report, is $138,320 per year. Also, IT professionals with six or more certifications reported earning $10,000more than those employees who held just one certification.

Therefore, it is necessary to have a certification in Cloud Computing to reach where you want to be. See below for the most sought-after certifications that are offered by top universities in the USA in cloud computing.

AWS Certification

An AWS certification will validate a professional’s expertise in cloud computing. It highlights the in-demand skills required by organizations in their cloud initiatives using AWS. There are several certification exams at the foundational, associate, professional, and specialty levels that one can take depending on their area of interest and expertise. These certifications are designed to empower individuals to realize their professional goals in the cloud domain.  The role-based certifications are provided for Cloud practitioners, Architect, Developers, and Operations. There are also specialty courses in Advanced Networking, Machine Learning, Analytics, and more.

Microsoft Azure

Just like AWS, Microsoft Azure also has various certifications, categorized as fundamentals certifications, role-based certifications, and additional certifications. One such expert-level role-based certification is Azure DevOps Certification, which is the most popular among organizations looking for skilled professionals in DevOps.

Which is Better-AWS or Microsoft Azure?

Azure is catching up with its competitors [AWS] at a marvelous rate. Also, the user base of Azure is comparable to AWS in size. Hence, a lot of opportunities are available for azure cloud experts globally. Most professionals are already adept with Microsoft’s Windows Operating System, which flattens the learning curve when it comes to Microsoft Azure. Along with knowing Windows, signing up for the PG Program in Cloud Computing will also help you in clearing Microsoft Azure Certification.

Job Roles of Cloud Computing

The following are the various job roles that a cloud computing certification course offers:

  • Cloud Architect
  • Cloud Engineer
  • Cloud Developer
  • Cloud Administrator
  • Cloud Software Developer
  • Cloud Computing Specialist
  • Cloud Security Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities of a Cloud Computing Professional

Have a look into the various responsibilities carried out by a cloud computing professional:

  • To design a perfect cloud strategy to meet organizational goals.
  • To estimate the operational costs.
  • A solutions architect is liable for analyzing several aspects of the Cloud, such as the technical environment, requirements, and specifications.
  • To Operate, manage, and deploy highly scalable and more reliable systems. They should also evaluate the various aspects of the Cloud regularly.
  • To select an appropriate service based on security and the data requirements to meet the strategic needs of the organization successfully.
  • To support the project management and development teams to meet the organizational goals.
  • To resolve technical glitches and identify the upcoming risks is a significant challenge faced by cloud professionals.

Prerequisites of taking up a Cloud Computing course

Before you learn cloud computing, ensure that you are aware of the various prerequisites to gain a strong understanding of several concepts of cloud computing.

Below are a few prerequisites for pursuing a cloud computing program:

Programming Languages: They play a significant role in mastering the technology of cloud computing. Being good at programming would surely make it easy to master Cloud Computing. Hence coding skills are considered as one of the major prerequisites of learning cloud computing. Apart from regular programs such as C and C++, it is essential to learn data-oriented programming languages like Go, Java, Python, and many more.

Storage and Networking: It is crucial to understand the various concepts of data storage and data networking. Understanding how the data can be stored and multiple ways to access data from various resources would help you gain an understanding of the concepts of cloud computing. A profound understanding of networking fundamentals and virtual networks would serve you in gaining an in-depth knowledge of Cloud Computing. 

Security: Possessing a strong understanding of the various methods to secure the data, applications, infrastructure, and much more would make it easy to learn cloud computing.

Disaster Recovery: Learning about various risk management techniques would also serve in gaining a better understanding of cloud computing. Do ensure that your systems are regularly backed up and prevent any data loss.

The Scope for Cloud Computing Course

The demand for cloud computing is vast, and the current market is offering amazing packages for cloud computing professionals. As a result, there has been an increase in the number of institutes evolving these days. Many companies and industries require cloud computing experts, and there are a lot of openings to work on cloud computing. Some of the renowned colleges are offering a master's degree in Cloud Computing. Many of these top universities in the USA for MS in cloud computing are also offering short term Cloud Computing courses.

If you are looking for the best place that offers the best cloud computing courses, you should apply now for the Post Graduate Program in Cloud Computing (PGP-CC), offered by Great Learning.

Choose The Cloud Computing Course by Great Learning.

When it comes to the best courses in Cloud Computing, PGP-CC should be on top of the list. Not only it teaches you basics but also helps with AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Microsoft Azure training and certifications. The cloud computing course by Great Learning also teaches you to apply the concepts of cloud computing and work with the tools and techniques on various platforms. The cloud computing course syllabus is designed in such a way that anybody who is a stranger to this platform can clearly understand every single module of it and gain complete knowledge. If you are seeking cloud computing courses for beginners, Great Learning stands as the best choice as it delivers the best cloud computing course.

Faculty

The faculty of Great Learning is highly talented and experienced. When you take up the cloud computing course from Great Learning, you will be taught by expert professionals, which lets you master all the techniques involved in cloud computing.

Gain Practical Experience with Hands-on Learning

You will be allotted 15+ use cases to apply the various concepts of cloud computing and gain practical understanding.

Get Certified from the Country's Number 1 Institute

Over the past 13 years, Great Learning and Great Lakes have been ranked as the number one platform that lets you pursue professional courses.

Curriculum

The curriculum of the cloud computing course, designed by the faculty of Great Learning, is exhaustive. It covers 90+ cloud services and all the concepts of cloud computing and fetches the candidates with all the desired knowledge and skills needed for a successful cloud computing career.

Learn From the Industry’s Best Practitioners

You will be taught by seasoned industry experts who practice cloud computing in their fields and gain valuable practical insights into various applications of cloud computing. The cloud training course by Great Learning will give you complete command over all the concepts of Cloud Computing.

Flexible Online Learning

If you are planning to take up Cloud Computing training online, then Great learning facilitates the ultimate flexibility to master cloud computing by offering an online program. This causes minimal disruption to your personal or professional life.

Weekend Mentorship Sessions

Whatever you learn, you can apply it in the lab sessions, and your work will be assessed every week by highly skilled experts. You will also have constant interactions with the industry practitioners, mentors of cloud computing throughout the cloud computing training program.

Capstone Projects

A 4-week long capstone project is designed in such a way that it allows you to implement all the theories that you’ve learned in your class. You will be working on a project that starts from the inception phase and ends with deployment, which employs all the concepts of cloud computing, such as architecture, cloud financials, vendor comparison, etc. Capstone Project sets you up to face the practical cloud computing world.

Online Content

You will get access to 100+ hours of instructional content and 300+ hours of overall learning of cloud computing, which might make you a master of multiple cloud platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.

Projects

You will be allotted five projects besides the specialized optional capstone project of a 4-week duration. You can include all these projects and build a strong portfolio.

All these attributes constitute the best cloud computing course by Great Learning. If you are also looking for such characteristics in your cloud computing course, then don't wait further and apply now for the program. You can now enroll yourself to join the next batch of the prestigious cloud computing course by Great Learning. If you have any queries regarding the cloud computing course fees, program structure, or any other, you can reach out to us at any time. We will be happy to hear from you.

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