Program Overview

Undergraduate Certificate in Cloud Practitioner

The Undergraduate Certificate in Cloud Practitioner is a 16-credit program designed to prepare students to support the ongoing business IT migration to cloud computing. This hands-on certificate will develop students' skills and increase their marketability, with the opportunity to sit for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.

Program Overview

The program is pragmatic and innovative, offering maximum schedule flexibility through its online format. Students will apply, analyze, and evaluate key operational areas for cloud architectures, environments, and solutions to ensure high-performance delivery of applications, platforms, and infrastructures.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes courses such as:

• Cloud Services & Tools
• Cloud Operations & Performance
• Breaking Down Cloud Security These courses are taught by AWS-certified faculty and follow AWS guidelines, emphasizing the areas necessary to pass the external AWS CCP exam.

Preparation for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP) Exam

The program includes a one-credit CPC Exam Review, a "boot camp" preparation course with two components: a review of all material on the AWS CCP Exam and a series of pre-tests to assess exam readiness.

Valuable Standalone Credential and Stepping Stone to a Bachelor's Degree

The Cloud Practitioner certificate is a Dual-Credit Certificate, enhancing students' resumes and allowing its associated credits to be applied toward related bachelor's degree programs in WilmU's College of Technology, including:

• B.S. in Computer Science
• B.S. in Applied Technology
• B.S. in Cybersecurity

Program Formats and Locations

The Cloud Practitioner certificate is available in the following format and location:

• Online

Careers Related to the Cloud Practitioner Certificate

Graduates of the Cloud Practitioner certificate program may pursue careers such as:

• Cloud Architect
• Systems Administrator
• Software Support Engineer

Why a WilmU Certificate?

Wilmington University certificate programs teach students the subject-specific knowledge needed to advance in their careers or explore a new field. The programs offer:

• Opportunities to build skills that can give students greater opportunities in their evolving field
• Flexible schedules
• Instruction from industry professionals
• The potential to boost earning potential