What is a Cloud Architect?

A Cloud Architect is a professional who designs and builds computer systems and applications that operate using cloud computing technology. They are like architects who design and create the blueprint for a building, but instead, they design and create the plan for how software and data should be organized and stored in the cloud. Cloud architects help businesses and organizations make the best use of cloud computing resources by determining the right cloud services, such as storage and processing power, to meet their needs. They ensure that the systems are reliable, secure, and scalable, meaning they can handle a growing amount of data and users.

In simple terms, a Cloud Architect is like a master planner and builder who creates the structure and foundation for software and data to live and work in the cloud, making it accessible and efficient for users.

Cloud Architect Program

The Cloud Architect Program prepares students to understand and implement Cloud Infrastructure in a professional IT environment. Students will develop a working knowledge of Cloud Computing: the on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the user. Cloud computing is generally used to describe data centers available to many users over the Internet. Students will develop the skills needed for management of large clouds, predominant today, which often have functions distributed over multiple locations from central servers. 

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Both the online and on-campus delivery options have the same schedule with students attending classes together. Online students join the classes via video conference applications.

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The goal of this program is to prepare students for an entry-to-mid level Cloud Architect position.

Graduates of the program earn a Diploma.  

Students have 28 weeks to complete this 350 clock-hour program.

Program Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:30-9:30 PM EST and Saturday 2-5 PM EST