What is the online certificate in cloud computing and networking?

An online undergraduate certificate in cloud computing and networking at UMGC is an 18-credit academic program that you can complete quickly to develop and demonstrate fundamental computer networking skills and software knowledge. Credits from this program can later be applied toward a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity technology.

How much does the online certificate in cloud computing and networking cost?

The online undergraduate certificate in cloud computing and networking has competitively priced tuition rates, which are posted at the top of this page. Maryland residents pay the low in-state rate, and military servicemembers and their spouses and dependent children pay the reduced military tuition rate. All students can benefit from our interest-free monthly payment plan, and our no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks also help make our programs more affordable.

How long does it take to complete the online certificate in cloud computing and networking?

You can earn the 18 required credits for an undergraduate certificate in cloud computing and networking in a year or less, depending on how many courses you take at a time and whether you have any applicable transfer credits.

What background do I need before I start the online certificate in cloud computing and networking?

You do not need any previous educational or work experience to join the online undergraduate certificate program in cloud computing. Our undergraduate admission requirements are the only requirements for admission to this program.

Cloud Computing & Networking Online Certificate

DEGREE AT A GLANCE

18 credits
Transfer up to 9 credits
All courses available online
Select hybrid courses available

TUITION RATES

$324 per credit (in-state)
$499 per credit (out-of-state)
$250 per credit (military)
Other fees may apply

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Jumpstart your IT career with an online undergraduate certificate in cloud computing and networking from University of Maryland Global Campus. As you advance through this program, you can increase your industry marketability by learning career-relevant skills in app development, averting network security risks, designing cloud solutions, and more. Expand your knowledge base under the direction of experienced faculty members who bring their practical expertise to the classroom. You can also earn your certificate on your own schedule with our convenient online courses and save time and money with our generous transfer credit policy. Why wait? Take the first step and apply today!

Develop Skills in Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Network Development, & App Creation

The online cloud computing and networking certificate is a technical credential that can help provide you with a solid foundation in competencies and skills related to cloud computing. The six courses included in the certificate are each linked to in-demand industry certifications that can enhance career opportunities for those seeking to work with cloud technology. Both the industry-recognized certifications and this certificate in cloud computing and networking provide students with credentials you can earn en route to a bachelor’s degree.

Working professionals who are experts in several subject areas teach our cloud computing and networking courses. This allows for a broad-based and in-depth education that is rooted in practical experience. The online cloud computing and networking undergrad certificate program is ideal for people who want to work with cloud technology.

Here are a few benefits of this online degree program:

We offer competitive tuition rates for Maryland residents, as well as discounts for military servicemembers and their spouses and dependents.
Upon successful completion of the program, you may be able to apply these credits toward a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity technology.
This certificate requires no course prerequisites outside of the program and can be completed with the equivalent of just one year of coursework.

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This program requires a total of 18 credits.

(3 Credits, CMIT 202)
(3 Credits, CMIT 265)
(3 Credits, CMIT 326)
(3 Credits, CMIT 336)
(3 Credits, CMIT 426)
(3 Credits, CMIT 436)

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This program is first being offered in the 2024–2025 academic year. There will be no differing UMGC program requirements for previous years. To review information about other programs, please visit the catalog archive.

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Undergraduate Certificate Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each certificate webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all certificates.

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Develop Career-Ready Skills in Cloud Computing & Networking

The knowledge and skills that you cultivate in this program are highly valued by employers and can easily translate to almost any modern industry. Program graduates develop crucial skills in cloud computing, computer networking, cybersecurity, Microsoft Azure, AWS Cloud, and more.

Our program directors refresh and update the curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve the following:

Evaluate Tech Needs

Evaluate the cloud infrastructural needs of an organization and analyze cost estimates and value propositions of the cloud, utilizing appropriate techniques to provide reasonable solution recommendations to an organization.

Design Networks

Plan a network virtualization architecture that uses cloud services and technologies required to deploy a cloud solution.

Create Apps

Develop, execute, and debug cloud-based applications utilizing all the methods, models, and techniques for a specific cloud project.

Develop Cloud Solutions

Design a cloud solution using architectural design principles, processes, and frameworks that provides sound implementation, maintenance, and configuration of cloud solutions.

Mitigate Risk

Develop a framework for mitigating cloud security risk, compliance issues, policies, and trust surrounding cloud deployment.

Unlock Your Career Potential

This program is designed to help you prepare for higher-level education in cloud computing and networking as well as entry-level or mid-level career paths in a variety of industries, including business, healthcare, law enforcement, and higher education. Potential job titles within this specific career pathway include computer network architect, computer programmer, information security analyst, and network and computer systems administrator.

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Practice Real-World Skills in Your Cloud Courses

Throughout your academic curriculum, your instructors will assign coursework that will help you prioritize real-world skills and experience. Some possible course projects include:

Develop a detailed comparative analysis of cloud software vendors and their services, providing a comparative analysis and an item-by-item comparison of two or more alternatives, processes, products, or systems. Compare the pros and cons of the cloud service providers in terms of security, ease of use, service models, services/tools they provide, pricing, technical support, cloud service providers' infrastructure, and architecture model. Present findings to the company owner in a narrated PowerPoint presentation with 10 to 20 slides.
Build a cloud architectural plan that a company’s IT staff will use when it implements the cloud solution. Afterwards, build an AWS architecture for a company’s proposed business need, explain the services within the cloud architecture, and make recommendations to the customer.
Create an architectural plan that focuses on a company’s specific business needs. The plan must address two of these four categories with a detailed explanation: designing resilient architecture, designing high-performing architecture, designing secure applications and architectures, and designing cost-optimized architectures.
Gain an understanding of a fictitious company’s business needs and recommend which cloud service model to use for their environment, which cloud security services to leverage, and how to incorporate disaster recovery into your recommended solution.

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