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Submitter's Information

Name

Gary Graves

Title

Professor

Region

Orange County

College

Fullerton College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Carlos Ayon

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Cloud Computing and Security Skills Certificate

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Computer Infrastructure and Support (070800)

Projected Start Date

07/01/24

Catalog Description

This Cloud Computing and Security Skills Certificate program provides training in preparation for immediate employment in business, government and industrial organizations utilizing cloud computing services. It provides skills needed for career entry and/or advancement in such positions as cloud computing specialist, cloud architect and cloud engineer. The Cloud Computing and Security Skills Certificate is designed to prepare students for an entry-level position supporting organizations using cloud computing services in the field of information technology. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken. This certificate requires 12 units.

Enrollment Completer Projections

50-75

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal

Outcome 1: Design, select and implement essential cloud computing components to satisfy user needs in a business environment.

Outcome 2: Deploy and administer cloud computing services.

Outcome 3: Communicate effectively with users to diagnose and resolve cloud-related issues.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

12

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

The Cloud Computing and Security Skills Certificate program is a comprehensive training program that prepares students for immediate employment in business, government, and industrial organizations that utilize cloud computing services. The program provides students with the necessary skills to pursue careers in roles such as cloud computing specialist, cloud architect, and cloud engineer. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions supporting organizations that use cloud computing services in the field of information technology.

The program consists of four courses, each of which covers essential topics in cloud computing and security. Students will learn about cloud computing infrastructure, cloud computing platforms, cloud computing security, and cloud computing services. The program requires students to earn a grade of C or better in each course taken to ensure that they have a solid understanding of the material.

Upon completion of the program, students will have the skills and knowledge needed to pursue entry-level positions in the field of cloud computing. They will be able to design, implement, and maintain cloud computing systems for businesses and organizations. They will also have a strong foundation in cloud computing security, which is becoming increasingly important in today's digital landscape.

Program Requirements
Required CoursesUnits
CIS 235 FIntroduction to Cloud Computing3
CIS 237 FCloud Computing Architecture3
CIS 238 FCloud Computing Database Essentials3
CYBR 260 FCloud Security3
  
Total Units12

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Orange County Regional Questions

District

North Orange County Community College District

College

Fullerton College

CRLC Member

Ken Starkman

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program
Computer Information Systems
List similar programs at other colleges in the Orange County Region
Orange Coast College Orange Coast College offers a Cloud Computing certificate program that covers topics such as Cloud Computing infrastructure, Cloud Computing security, Cloud Computing architecture, and Cloud Computing platforms. The program consists of four courses and can be completed in one year. Saddleback College Saddleback College offers an Associate in Science degree in Computer Science with an emphasis in Cloud Computing. The program covers topics such as Cloud Computing architecture, Cloud Computing infrastructure, Cloud Computing platforms, and Cloud Computing security. The program can be completed in two years and prepares students for entry-level positions in the Cloud Computing field. Irvine Valley College Irvine Valley College offers a Cloud Computing certificate program that covers topics such as Cloud Computing infrastructure, Cloud Computing security, Cloud Computing platforms, and Cloud Computing services. The program consists of four courses and can be completed in one year. Golden West College Golden West College offers a Cloud Computing certificate program that covers topics such as Cloud Computing infrastructure, Cloud Computing platforms, Cloud Computing security, and Cloud Computing services. The program consists of four courses and can be completed in one year.
Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)
75
Priority Sector

Information & Communication Technologies (ICT)/Digital Media

Submission Details

Published at

04/11/23 - 04:12 PM

Status

Recommended

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