| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Diploma in Cloud Computing at Dublin Business School equips non-STEM professionals with the knowledge and skills to leverage cloud computing for business success. Through a combination of onsite classes, live interactive discussions, and lab work, the program offers a hands-on learning experience covering a wide range of topics, including cloud computing fundamentals, architecture, deployment models, service models, platforms, lifecycle, economics, and security. Graduates can find employment in various sectors, including healthcare, finance, and software development.
Program Outline
Diploma in Cloud Computing at Dublin Business School
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Diploma in Cloud Computing at Dublin Business School delves into the world of on-demand delivery of resources and services like data storage, software, and computing power over the internet. This program equips non-STEM professionals with the knowledge and skills to leverage cloud computing for business success.
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Equip learners with practical and comprehensive knowledge of cloud technologies.
- Help learners identify effective uses of cloud technologies in business.
- Provide learners with the skills to explore cloud opportunities and challenges.
- Help learners develop solutions for various business scenarios using cloud technologies.
Program Description:
Through a combination of onsite classes, live interactive discussions, and lab work, the program offers a hands-on learning experience. This combination fosters both theoretical understanding and practical application of cloud computing principles.
Outline:
Content:
The program covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Cloud Computing Fundamentals: This section defines cloud computing, explores its history, and delves into its essential characteristics. It also covers virtualization, its benefits and limitations.
- Cloud Computing Architecture: This section explores horizontal and vertical scaling and the architectural layers of cloud environments.
- Cloud Deployment Models: This section examines the different types of cloud deployment models, including public, private, hybrid, and community cloud.
- Cloud Service Models: This section analyzes the different cloud service models, including Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).
- Cloud Platforms: This section explores popular cloud platforms like Windows Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform. It also covers the selection and utilization of resources like infrastructure, software, and platform on these platforms.
- Cloud Lifecycle: This section discusses the implementation and management of the cloud computing lifecycle, including lifecycle issues, security, adoption, and economic considerations.
- Cloud Economics: This section explores the four cornerstones of cloud economics, including unit service cost, cloud computing's impact on economic growth, and the relationship between cloud computing and economic growth.
- Cloud Security: This section provides an overview of cloud security, covering compliance, network security, virtualization security, legal protection of cloud users, software security, data security, privacy, identity management, access control, implications of GDPR, audit and forensics, interoperability and portability, guiding frameworks, and risk assessment and management.
Structure:
The program consists of 12 weeks of intensive learning with continuous assessment throughout the course. It is delivered through a mix of face-to-face or online interactive lectures, tutorials, lab work, and quizzes.
Schedule:
The program runs one evening per week, from 6:15 pm to 9:30 pm.
Next Intake:
February 2024
Duration:
12 weeks (part-time)
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
The program utilizes continuous assessment, including two assignments and class tests. One assignment focuses on skills-based assessment, where students work in groups using relevant tools presented during the course. This approach helps students develop essential soft skills like time management, communication, and report writing.
Assessment Weights:
- Continuous Assessment 1 (Class Test): 20%
- Continuous Assessment 2: 80%
Important Note:
This program is not part of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program utilizes a blend of teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, lab work, and quizzes. The program seeks to create an engaging and interactive learning environment that fosters active participation and knowledge application.
Faculty:
The program is delivered by a team of experienced professionals with academic qualifications and substantial practical experience in the field of cloud computing. This combination ensures that students receive both theoretical knowledge and real-world insights.
Careers:
Career Opportunities:
Cloud computing is a rapidly growing field offering numerous career opportunities. Graduates of this program can find employment in various sectors, including healthcare, finance, insurance, software development, data analytics, financial services, distribution, research and development, operations, and management.
Student Profile:
The program caters to two primary student profiles:
- ICT Professionals: This program can help ICT professionals enhance their skills and advance their careers in the cloud computing field.
- Upskilling Professionals: This program is also suitable for professionals from other fields who want to upskill themselves and apply cloud computing principles in their current roles. ### Extra Information:
Fees:
The program fee is €1,500, which includes tuition, registration, exam fees, and DBS library membership.
Open Days:
Dublin Business School hosts open days for prospective students to learn more about their programs, meet current students, and receive guidance from academic staff.
Contact Information:
- Email: admissions@dbs.ie
- Phone: 01 417 7500
- Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45 am – 5:15 pm
Student Facilities:
DBS Diploma students have access to various facilities, including the online notes system (DBS Moodle), the DBS Library, the DBS Careers and Appointment Service, subsidized parking, and a subsidized student canteen.
The fee for the Diploma in Cloud Computing is €1,500. This is inclusive of tuition, registration, exam fees and DBS library membership.