AWS Cloud Solutions Specialist Certificate

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Program Description

The AWS Cloud Solutions Specialist certificate allows a student to acquire Cloud computing skills in the Amazon Web Services Environment through hands-on practical experience and can prepare for AWS Certifications including Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect Associate, and Developer Associate.

View the AWS Cloud Solutions Specialist Certificate for additional information.

Students applying for this program must be accepted into the Networking Specialist degree program or diploma program.

Employment Opportunities

An AWS Solutions Architect is responsible for setting up, maintaining, and evolving the cloud infrastructure of web applications. AWS Solution Architects are expected to understand the core AWS services and apply best practices regarding security and scalability.

Essential Technical Courses (16 Credits)

CIST 2480 - AWS Cloud Foundations Credit hours: 4
CIST 2481 - AWS Cloud Architecting Credit hours: 4
CIST 2482 - AWS Cloud Developing Credit hours: 4
Any CISTXXXX-Elective(s) Credit Hour

Total Hours: 16

Elective(s):

Any of the following AWS Cloud courses not required for the certificate

Or any CIST course(s), except CIST 1001, from 1122 or higher.

CIST 1122 - Hardware Installation and Maintenance Credit hours: 4
CIST 2483 - AWS Data Analytics Credit hours: 4
CIST 2484 - AWS Cloud Operations Credit hours: 4

Suggested First Semester Classes:

CIST 2480 - AWS Cloud Foundations Credit hours: 4