Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Cloud Computing and Virtualisation equips students with skills to design and manage cloud computing architectures. It offers pathways to further study, including a master's program.
The Graduate Certificate in Cloud Computing and Virtualisation from Charles Sturt University introduces the knowledge, capabilities and communication skills needed to design and manage cloud computing architectures in a business context.
From the graduate certificate through to the master's program, Charles Sturt University has an option to get you where you want to go in your technical career.
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
This course is one of a unique series of online Masters degrees that Charles Sturt University has partnered with IT Masters to develop. You may be eligible for up to six subjects credit for prior study if you've completed a recognised postgraduate qualification or relevant Industry certifications within the last 10 years. Complete the IT Masters Eligibility Form to see if you're eligible for credit for this course.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
Charles Sturt University's Graduate Certificate in Cloud Computing and Virtualisation equips new and experienced IT professionals, network administrators and systems engineers with the skills and knowledge to work in the rapidly growing field of cloud computing.
You'll develop advanced knowledge of current and emerging trends in cloud architectures, managing and working with clouds, cloud security, software-defined networking and virtualisation technologies. You'll investigate and critically reflect on cloud computing concepts, technology and architecture and work to solve complex networking problems. Furthermore, you'll develop your practical application of skills by conducting a risk assessment on the deployment of corporate data to the cloud and developing recommendations and information security strategies.
The latest government higher education statistics show that Charles Sturt University is Australia's largest provider of postgraduate IT education. We are constantly working to provide the best courses and latest knowledge to our large and diverse student community.
You can study this course online from anywhere in the world, allowing you to update your qualifications while continuing to work. You will be able to apply your learning in real-time, having an immediate impact on your organisation. You can also speed up or slow down your study pace to meet your changing professional and personal schedules. Our subjects are supported by a host of educational technologies, from video lectures to online simulations.
The Graduate Certificate in Cloud Computing provides a pathway into the Master of Cloud Computing and Virtualisation. Build a foundation through the graduate certificate or enhance your existing knowledge of cyber security by studying the selective advanced subjects. Those with relevant industry certifications will also be given credit.
The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.
Restricted electives (32 pts)Group A: Elective Academic subjects16 Credit PointsSelect two (2) subjects from the following:
ITC513Wireless Communications8 credit ptsITC514Linux Server Administration8 credit ptsITC540IT Infrastructure Management PG8 credit ptsITC542Networking Fundamentals8 credit ptsITC558Programming Principles8 credit ptsITC560Internet of Things8 credit ptsITC561Cloud Computing8 credit ptsITC568Cloud Privacy and Security8 credit ptsITC593Network Security and Cryptography8 credit ptsITC595Information Security8 credit ptsGroup B: Elective Industry subjects16 Credit PointsSelect two (2) subjects from the following:
ITE512Incident Response8 credit ptsITE513Forensic Investigation8 credit ptsITE514Professional Systems Security8 credit ptsITE516Hacking Countermeasures8 credit ptsITE523Virtualisation8 credit ptsITE526Practical Internetworking8 credit ptsITE527Server Administration8 credit ptsITE533Cyber Security Management8 credit ptsITE531Architecting Cloud Solutions8 credit ptsITE532Containers and Virtualisation8 credit ptsITI581Cyber Security Fundamentals8 credit pts