The Cloud Computing Department Certificate at Santa Monica College serves as your
gateway to the burgeoning field of cloud computing. Crafted by industry authorities,
this introductory program lays the foundational knowledge in cloud infrastructure,
cybersecurity basics, network architectures, and the forefront of technological advancements.
Offered entirely online, it provides the ultimate flexibility, enabling you to embark
on your cloud computing journey from anywhere at any time.
Through this program, you will connect with our distinguished faculty who are dedicated
to guiding you through the essential theories and hands-on practices of cloud computing.
Students are encouraged to consider advancing their expertise through our Associate
degree programs in Cloud Computing, which delve deeper into designing, developing,
and managing cloud-based solutions.
Start your educational journey with the Cloud Computing Department Certificate at
Santa Monica College and prepare for a progressive career in cloud computing, with
clear pathways to further your knowledge and skills here at SMC.
Explore the essentials of cloud computing with the SMC Cloud Computing Department
Certificate. This program offers a comprehensive overview of key concepts such as
cloud technologies, security, and networking. It serves as an ideal introduction for
those new to the field and a stepping stone towards advanced studies.
This program offers a flexible, online format that fits your lifestyle, allowing you
to study from anywhere at your own pace.
This certificate not only equips you with foundational knowledge but also sets the
stage for further education Start with our certificate and unlock the potential to
advance in cloud computing at SMC.
This course introduces cloud computing which shifts information systems from on-premises
computing infrastructure to highly scalable internet architectures. The course provides
a solid foundation of cloud computing technologies and provides students with the
understanding required to effectively evaluate and assess the business and technical
benefits of cloud computing and cloud applications. Students analyze a variety of
cloud services (storage, servers and software applications) and cloud providers. Case
studies will be used to examine various industry cloud practices and applications.
The course also surveys cloud careers and discusses industry demand for cloud skills.
This course addresses cloud database management which supports a number of different
approaches for storing data. In the course, students define, operate and scale both
SQL and noSQL data storage solutions. This course considers factors that should be
balanced during the design of a storage solution. Principles are applied by performing
exercises using Amazon RDS and SQL to create and fill tables, retrieve and manipulate
data. Object-based APIs are used to serialize objects to Amazon DynamoDB for noSQL
solutions. Topics include automated backups, transaction logs, restoration and retention.
In this course, students will gain the skillset needed to implement Infrastructure
as a Service on the Azure cloud platform. The course will cover how to assess and
plan a cloud migration from on premises infrastructure to Azure. Students will learn
how to manage Azure resources, including deployment and configuration of virtual machines,
virtual networks, storage accounts, and Azure active directory services to manage
user and groups. Students will also learn how to manage a pool of nodes using batch
jobs.
In this course, students explore how cloud computing systems are built using a common
set of core technologies, algorithms, and design principles centered around distributed
systems. Students will use the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Management Console to provision,
load-balance and scale their applications using the Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) and
the AWS Elastic Beanstalk. The course discusses, from a developer perspective, the
most important reasons for using AWS and examines the underlying design principles
of scalable cloud applications.
In this course, students will gain the skillset needed to implement Infrastructure
as a Service on the Azure cloud platform. The course will cover how to assess and
plan a cloud migration from on premises infrastructure to Azure. Students will learn
how to manage Azure resources, including deployment and configuration of virtual machines,
virtual networks, storage accounts, and Azure active directory services to manage
user and groups. Students will also learn how to manage a pool of nodes using batch
jobs.
This course focuses on protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability
of computing systems and data. Students learn how Amazon Web Service (AWS) uses redundant
and layered controls, continuous validation and testing, and a substantial amount
of automation to ensure the underlying infrastructure is continuously monitored and
protected. Students examine the AWS Shared Responsibility Model and access the AWS
Management Console to learn more about security tools and features provided by the
AWS platform.
Industry Cloud Computing and IT Certifications
This certificate program prepares you for the AWS Certifications, instantly elevating
your professional profile with essential cloud computing skills and a respected industry
credential.
