
Cloud Architect Program
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-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
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Program ObjectivesUpon completion, students will be able to: Identify computer components Use Linux shell command line Administer, monitor and troubleshoot Linux Systems Design and build redundant Domain Name System Build and load balanced web servers & create basic website Explain how databases work and build MariaDB server Design file sharing systems and build file sharing servers Use version control to keep track changes Create monitoring system to monitor servers and services Create CI/CD (Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery) pipelines using Jenkins Build and orchestrate containers using Kubernetes Build and use hardware and software storage Configure and troubleshoot basic networking Read and write simple scripts in Bash Shell and Python Create LAMP server using AWS Cloud technologies like EC2,S3, IAM, etc Implement automation using Ansible automation and configuration tool Build an entire environment for a fictitious small startup company as part of final project
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Program RequirementsAdmissions Requirements Students applying for admission to ZiyoTek Institute of Technology must meet the the following requirements: 1. Be 18 years of age or older, beyond the age of compulsory school attendance. 2. Provide a U.S. high school diploma or equivalent. ZiyoTek recognizes the following equivalents to a high school diploma: A General Education Development (GED) certificate A foreign diploma or transcript that is equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a transcript evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluations (AICE). Documentation of completion of an associate’s degree or higher, along with verification that the institution attended required high school completion or the equivalent.
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Program CostThe full program cost is $12,000 - *$500 deposit is required when you enroll* Financing is available in two parts; Get financing through our third-party lender - CLIMB CREDIT Climb Credit will quote a finance plan for you in 5 minutes! Get in-touch with ZiyoTek Institute about finding a comfortable monthly payment plan by calling us at (202) 221-8221 Here are the options: 1. Pay in full and get a $500 discounted from the full price 2. Pay $959 per month (after the first month $500 deposit) for 12 months 3. Apply via Climb Loan program - Get approved here: Climb Credit $500 deposit is required when you enroll.
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Technical RequirementsInternet Connection High-Speed Internet Broadband (cable or DSL) 10 Mbps minimum, 20 Mbps recommended; or a mobile device with a data connection (4G, or LTE) Hardware Any computer/laptop with these minimum recommended specifications: Processor: Intel i5 or AMD A8 or better Memory: 16GB or higher Storage: 64GB minimum with at least 20% free space Must be WiFi capable Minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels Operating System PC: Microsoft Windows 8.1 or higher (Windows 10 preferred) Mac: Apple OS X v10.11 (El Capitan) or higher Software PDF Reader (Adobe recommended) Web Camera Headphones
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Graduation RequirementsTo maintain satisfactory status leading to graduation all students must: Achieve a minimum of 80% cumulative attendance Achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (70%, C) Make-up all academic deficiencies (incompletes, failures, withdrawals, etc.) Meet all financial obligations to the school
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CurriculumLinux - Introduction to Linux - Installing Linux - Linux Command line - Shell expansion - Pipes and commands - VI editor - Scripting - Local user management - Hardware ​ Systems Administration - Introduction to Scripting - Remote Access - Package Management - System Management - Scheduling - Logging - Archiving ​ System Engineering - Firewall - DNS - Web Servers - DB Management - File Sharing - Identity Management - Monitoring DevOps / Automation - Version control - Ansible - Terraform - CICD Pipelines - Python Containers - Kubernetes - Docker Cloud Technologies - AWS
Learning portal
Books? No, you do NOT need to buy any books, we will provide you with all necessary learning materials through our learning portal.
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You will have an opportunity to 24/7 access to our portal to read materials, to do quizzes and tests
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All classes are recorded and posted on portal right after the class, so you can watch video as many time as you need

Upcoming Classes
Program | Class | Start Date |
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Cloud Architect Program | Winter 2024 | December 4, 2024 |
System Engineer Program | Spring 2025 | March 4 , 2025 |
DevOps Engineer Program | Summer 2025 | June 5, 2025 |
Cloud Architect Program | Fall 2025 | September 5, 2025 |