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This program requires a total of 12 credits.
If you completed your undergraduate degree at UMGC with a major in cybersecurity technology, an accelerated pathway between UMGC's graduate and undergraduate degree programs in this field may allow you to reduce your total coursework for this program by up to 6 credits.
For some of the upper-level cybersecurity and IT courses in this program, you will need equipment that meets the following specifications. Courses in graphics- or computing-intensive disciplines may require a higher processing speed, more RAM, and/or better screen resolution.
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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:
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. Build skills in organizational infrastructure alignment, cloud infrastructure solutions, cloud planning and design, cloud security analysis, and more.
Throughout your academic curriculum, your instructors will assign coursework that will help you prioritize real-world skills and experience. Some possible course projects include:
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An online graduate certificate in cloud computing and networking introduces you to the concepts that are at the core of cloud computing, cloud services, and cloud applications. UMGC’s online graduate certificate in cloud computing and networking is a 12-credit program that will help you better understand the pros and cons of moving to cloud-based services. You can learn about different cloud development platforms and the basics of how to implement them. Typically, the credits you earn in a graduate certificate program can later be applied to a related master's degree program.
UMGC's online graduate certificate in cloud computing and networking is a 12-credit program with courses offered year-round. You can expect to finish the program in one year, depending on how many credits you complete each term and the number of credits you may be able to transfer.
If you completed an undergraduate degree at UMGC with a major in cybersecurity technology, you might be eligible for an accelerated pathway between the undergraduate and graduate degree programs that can reduce your coursework by up to 6 credits, saving you time and money.
UMGC is committed to keeping our tuition and fees as affordable as possible. The online graduate certificate in cloud computing and networking follows the standard graduate program tuition rates, which appear at the top of this webpage. We also offer scholarships for eligible students, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education more affordable.
You don't need to have majored in a specific area to be successful in the online graduate certificate in cloud computing and networking at UMGC. However, you are expected to have a strong understanding of information technology, computer networks, databases, and the internet as well as strong writing skills.
You don't need any certifications to begin or complete the online graduate certificate in cloud computing and networking at UMGC.
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