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School of Computer Science

Certificate in Cloud Computing

6 Months (24 Weeks) · 96 Learning Hours + 48 Lab Hours

“Design, deploy and secure infrastructure on AWS, Azure and GCP.”

Duration:
6 Months (24 Weeks) · 96 Learning Hours + 48 Lab Hours
Mode:
Hands-on Lab-Based Training

Overview

This course builds practical, in-demand cloud engineering skills across compute, storage, networking, containers and DevOps automation. Learners work directly with AWS, Azure and GCP services, and finish by designing and deploying a full cloud architecture as a capstone project.

Who it’s for

IT professionals and graduates aiming for roles such as Cloud Architect, DevOps Engineer or Cloud Security Specialist.

What you’ll learn

  • Cloud service and deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
  • Compute, storage and networking across AWS, Azure and GCP
  • Containers, Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines
  • Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and Ansible
  • Cloud security, governance and cost management (FinOps)

Your 6-month journey

Month 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing

you'll spin up virtual machines and a local private cloud with OpenStack/MiniKube.

Month 2: Cloud Infrastructure and Services

you'll configure EC2/Azure VMs and deploy a multi-tier web app with load balancing.

Month 3: Cloud Platform Deep Dive (AWS Focus)

you'll set up IAM roles, an RDS database and live CloudWatch monitoring.

Month 4: Containers, DevOps and Automation

you'll dockerize and deploy a web app and provision infrastructure with Terraform.

Month 5: Cloud Security and Governance

you'll enable encryption and role-based access control and audit real cloud access logs and cost.

Month 6: Advanced Topics & Capstone Project

you'll deploy a serverless function and design and deploy a full capstone cloud architecture.

Assessment & certification

Ongoing assessment

Quizzes, assignments, practical labs and case studies verify progress throughout the programme.

Capstone project

A portfolio-ready final project contributes 20–40% of the final grade, depending on the programme.

Attendance standard

A minimum 80% attendance across classes, practicals and Finishing School is required for certification eligibility.

Credential awarded

Certificate in Cloud Computing

On successful completion, learners receive the Certificate in Cloud Computing, issued by Globeon Accreditation & Assessment Body (GAAB) UK, along with completion of the Finishing School enrichment module.

Finishing School included

Communication, professional presence, interview preparation and global workplace readiness are built into the final month.

Explore Finishing School