Graduate Certificate of Cloud Architectures and Solutions

2023 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2023 course information
Award granted	Graduate Certificate of Cloud Architectures and Solutions
Course Map	The course map for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2023. The course map for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2023. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.
Campus	This course is only offered Online
Online	Yes
Duration	One year part-time
Deakin course code	S508
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – Please note that due to Australian Government regulations, student visas to enter Australia cannot be issued to students who enrol in Deakin online.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

In a fast-paced and data-driven digital world, cloud computing is an area of significant business interest. The rapid adoption of cloud technologies in many organisations and businesses has driven the need for IT professionals skilled in cloud computing, architectures, and solutions. This course responds to the growing demand for skilled professionals equipped with the specialised knowledge and experience necessary to leverage cloud-related opportunities to enhance business operations.

There are many benefits of building and deploying cloud architectures and solutions for businesses, including cost reductions and improvements to improve the agility and efficiency of business operations. This course is ideally suited to experienced IT professionals, network administrators and systems engineers who are keen to upskill and equip themselves with the specialist knowledge in cloud computing and enrich their industry experience.

Want to gain expert cloud computing skills to advance your career?

Throughout the course, you will develop an advanced understanding of current and emerging trends in cloud computing technologies. Specifically, the course will focus on the development of technical and analytical skills in the areas of cloud computing architecture and solutions, data networking, automation, storage, virtualisation, large-scale deployment, failover and load-balancing mechanisms. Depending on your particular area of interest, you will also have the opportunity to hone your studies in either networks and security (to focus on risk assessments, mitigation and the implementation of security protocols) or software architecture and scalability for the Internet of Things (IoT).

Following the completion of this course, you will be highly sought after for specialist roles within IT and related industries that require expertise to design, develop and deploy cloud solutions that enhance business operations with high-performing computing technologies.

Indicative student workload

You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Career opportunities

As a graduate of this course you will be equipped with specialised skills and knowledge to pursue managerial roles in high-performing computing environments within Australia and overseas. You could find employment in roles such as cloud computing engineer, network designer, security specialist, cloud solutions architect or cloud designer, or establish your own consultancy.

Participation requirements

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.

Mandatory student checks

Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.

Pathways

After successfully completing your graduate certificate, you can continue your study by using the credit points you’ve earned to enter the:

S776 Master of Information Technology

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and your study load.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.

Use the Fee estimator to see course and unit fees applicable to your course and type of place. Further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods is available on our Current students fees website.

Course Learning Outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities	Use advanced and integrated knowledge of computer networking and Cloud computing architectures and solutions to guide, manage and support their successful development, deployment and operations.
Communication	Communicate details of cloud architectures and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders using appropriate terminologies.
Digital literacy	Use digital media to locate, collect and evaluate information from technical channels and apply information to identify approaches and solutions that meet user requirements.
Critical thinking	Exercise independent and critical judgement in applying Cloud computing technologies to the deployment and operation of software solutions.
Problem solving	Apply specialised knowledge, skills, and techniques to design and implement solutions involving the application of Cloud computing technologies.

Approved by Faculty Board 10 June 2021

Course rules

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Cloud Architectures and Solutions, students must attain 4 credit points (one year part- time study), which must include the following: