Cloud Architecture & Administration (CAA)
Campus
Newnham, Seneca International Academy
Duration
2 Semesters (8 Months)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
School
School of Information Technology Administration & Security
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.
Learn more about Seneca’s program delivery options.
About the Program
The Cloud Architecture & Administration graduate certificate program will provide you with knowledge and skills to become an essential part of a modern information technology (IT) team. You will learn how to effectively and securely integrate IT infrastructure, including cloud services, internet of things devices and traditional on-premises equipment. You will also develop an understanding of potential issues with privacy and the law and how to mitigate those risks. During the program, you will gain essential leadership and management skills, providing opportunities for you to advance in your career.
An optional work-integrated learning experience will offer an opportunity to expand your learning and apply skills to real-life work settings. You will also work on a capstone project that integrates knowledge and skills obtained throughout the program.
Computer Requirements
- 16 GB RAM minimum
- 256 GB SSD Hard Drive (500+ GB would be better)
- Quad-core i7 2.4GHz or better
- Video card (2GB RAM minimum/4GB RAM recommended)
- Webcam
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- support cloud computing infrastructure
- data storage and management solutions
- integrating cloud services and on premises systems
- understanding best practices for security protocols
- design and implement comprehensive information security architecture
- project planning and management
- leadership and communication skills
Work Experience
Optional Work Term
Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.
Review eligibility requirements for work-integrated learning
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Your Career
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:
- desktop and application support technician
- computer technician
- help desk technician
- cloud administrator
- computer and systems manager
- IT analyst
- IT consultant
- IT administrator
Hear From Our Students
"The program was very informative and valuable,” says Mansimran Kaur, a recent graduate of Seneca’s CAA program. “Many courses provided us with the technical knowledge and skills that the industry demands. Most of the questions that I was asked in my interview were related to the topics I was taught at Seneca. I can truly say that these courses were very well designed in terms of content and difficulty level.”
