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Cloud Computing for Enterprises

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Course Features

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Duration

8 weeks

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Delivery Method

Online

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Available on

Limited Access

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Accessibility

Mobile, Desktop, Laptop

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Language

English

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Subtitles

English

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Level

Intermediate

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Effort

10 hours per week

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Teaching Type

Instructor Paced

Course Description

Organizations are increasingly moving their critical information and assets to the cloud. Understand the technology, best practices, and economics of cloud computing, and the rewards and risks of this rush to the cloud.

In this course, part of the Cloud Computing MicroMasters program, you will learn the essentials of cloud computing, including Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Software As A Service (SaaS), and other "X as a service" platforms.

You will explore how the cloud can support businesses by increasing productivity and effectiveness.

This course is part of the Cloud Computing MicroMaster’s program from UMGC. Upon completion of the program and receipt of the verified MicroMaster’s certificate, learners may then transition into the full UMGC Master’s Program in Cloud Computing Architecture. See the MicroMasters program page for more information.

Course Overview

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Live Class

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Human Interaction

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Personlized Teaching

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International Faculty

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Post Course Interactions

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Instructor-Moderated Discussions

Skills You Will Gain

Prerequisites/Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Basic understanding of computer networking

What You Will Learn

Investigate various cloud computing technologies and providers including public, private and hybrid clouds

Analyze the applications of cloud technologies to business

Develop strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness using cloud technologies

Evaluate the cost benefits of cloud adoption

Course Instructors

Jarrod Jordan

Instructor at University of Maryland Global Campus

Mr. Jarrod Jordan is an Adjunct Faculty at University of Maryland Global Campus and Webster University and currently serves as a Cybersecurity Manager for the United States Army Cyber Protection Brig...

Patrick Appiah-Kubi

Program Director of Cloud Computing and Networking at University of Maryland Global Campus

Patrick is the Program Director of Cloud Computing and Networking at University of Maryland Global Campus. He has over 13 years on industry and teaching experience in networks and cloud computing.
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