Certificate in Cloud Architecting with AWS Certification Preparation (Minor Award)

Program Overview

Cloud Architecting with AWS Certification Preparation

Overview

The Certificate in Cloud Architecting with AWS Certification Preparation is a part-time, undergraduate program offered by Technological University Dublin. This course is designed for IT professionals who want to gain an in-depth understanding of how to architect systems for the public cloud, specifically the AWS cloud.

Program Details

TU Code

TU5279

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Special Purpose

Award

Certificate in Cloud Architecting with AWS Certification Preparation (Minor Award)

Duration

1 year

Course Type

Undergraduate

Mode of Study

Part Time

Method of Delivery

Blended

Commencement Date

September 2025

Location

Tallaght

Fees

€1,225

Program Description

This course is for those who want an in-depth understanding of how to architect systems for the public cloud, specifically the AWS cloud. IT professionals taking on this course will need experience and knowledge of existing computing concepts across the range of Scripting, OS, Web Development, Database, Networking, and Security.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants for this course will be expected to have all-round knowledge of IT systems Level 6 (Higher Certificate or equivalent) or equivalent in a cognate discipline. Participants with previous knowledge of IT systems administration and networking will have an advantage in taking the program. All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English in accordance with University admissions regulations.

Career Opportunities

The AWS Cloud Architect Associate is one of the most sought-after qualifications in the ICT Skills marketplace right now. As more and more organizations come to use and depend on public cloud systems to deliver their IT infrastructure, the skills needed for architecting public cloud solutions have become an essential component of an IT Professional’s resume.

Module Listing

Year One

Semester 1

• Cloud Services & Distributed Computing [Mandatory]

Semester 2

• Architecting on the Public Cloud [Mandatory]
• Cloud Architect Project [Mandatory]

Schedule

The course runs 1–2 evenings a week over two semesters. Classes are online, but there is a requirement to sit exams on campus.