- Course fee
- No-Cost
- Course level
- Foundational
- Length
- 6 weeks
- Training hours
- 55
- Prerequisites
- Must be a Per Scholas Alumnus
Course Overview
Cloud technology is the backbone of today's enterprise landscape. Our asynchronous Cloud Computing Fundamentals course delivers the critical knowledge required to understand cloud infrastructure and its real-world impact on businesses and users alike.
Cloud Computing Fundamentals demystifies key concepts such as:
- Cloud services
- Deployment models
- Virtualization
- Orchestration
- Cloud security.
The Cloud Computing Fundamentals program blends conceptual theory with practical, hands-on application, thoroughly preparing you for this dynamic field. Upon completing the course, you will earn a Cloud Computing Fundamentals Skills Badge, a credential that demonstrates your ability to apply cloud technologies in real-world scenarios.
Additional Info
Course Format
Self-Study (Asynchronous): You can expect to dedicate up to 8 hours per week. This flexible format allows you to complete the conceptual learning and hands-on practice at your own pace.
Technical Skills & Course Objectives
By the end of the Cloud Computing Fundamentals (UCI 3115) course, you will be able to:
- Master core cloud computing fundamentals, including specialized services, deployment models, and their direct business benefits.
- Explore the mechanics of virtualization by creating, configuring, and securing your own virtual machines.
- Transform traditional hardware-based networks into highly flexible software-defined networks through network virtualization.
- Apply practical, hands-on experience using IBM Cloud, Cloud Foundry, and industry-standard agile development best practices.
- Create scalable containers, deploy web applications, and analyze cloud security within simulated enterprise environments.
- Leverage Cloud as a Service (CaaS) to successfully deliver vital application and infrastructure resources over the internet.
- Analyze the current job outlook in cloud computing to map the exact skills required for success in various technical roles.
| Starts | Apply by | Ends | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | Dec 4, 2026 | 6 |