Join the growing field of cloud computing
As more and more companies look to digitize and automate business processes, there is a growing demand within the information technology industry for professionals with specialized skills in cloud computing and related experience. The recent pandemic has transformed business operations across the globe as companies were forced to adapt to online environments.
Cloud computing quickly became a way of life for businesses across all sectors as they shifted to remote work. Cloud computing – or, the delivery of computing services such as servers, storage, databases, software, etc., over the internet, or “the cloud” - allowed businesses to move operations online safely and efficiently. As of 2020, six out of 10 businesses moved their work to the cloud.
Virtually all areas of Information Technology are being influenced by the emergence of cloud computing. A key shift has been how cloud computing has enabled the integration of software development and operations. DevOps, as this new practice is called, merges these two functions so that software developers and system administrators work as an integrated unit from design to build to deployment. This is just one reason why IT professionals across disciplines, from software developers to systems administrators, need to become proficient on cloud computing platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google.
This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2023 Employment
21,680
2033
24,120
Percent Change
11
Projected Job Openings
1510
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2023 Employment
18,260
2033
22,000
Percent Change
21
Projected Job Openings
1620
Information Security Engineers
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2023 Employment
18,260
2033
22,000
Percent Change
21
Projected Job Openings
1620
Skills you learn in SPC's Cloud Computing Certificate
- Ability to design and develop solutions to complex applications problems
- Deliver architected systems in the cloud
- Design and manage cloud and hybrid networks
- Perform systems management and integration functions
Cloud Computing Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility
CLOUD-CT
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2024 (640)
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2024 (640), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Summary
The certificate will prepare individuals for high demand jobs in cloud computing. It will be aligned with several industry certifications and provide students with hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms.
Graduation Requirements
Minimum grade of "C" in all courses.
Academic Pathways
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:- the recommended order in which to take the program courses
- suggested course when more than one option exists
- which semester each course is typically offered
- if the course has a prerequisite
- courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Leadership Information
Florida CIP Code
0511100116 - Network Virtualization CCC
Federal CIP Code
11.1001 - Network and System Administration/Administrator.