Program Overview

Cloud Computing Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Cloud Computing is a 4-course, 12-semester-credit-hour program designed to equip technical professionals with the knowledge and technical skills necessary for a career in cloud computing. This certificate provides a common framework for cloud computing and allows for specialization in specific areas, such as cyber security, cloud infrastructure, and applications in cloud.

Why Pursue a Cloud Computing Graduate Certificate

The employment of computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 13% from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for these workers will stem from a greater emphasis on cloud computing, the collection and storage of big data, and information security. Students will be trained to thrive in today's high-tech landscape and compete for some of the best technical jobs available.

Certificate Tracks

• Applications Track: Focuses on cyber security fundamentals utilized to safeguard cloud computing.
• Infrastructure Track: Focuses on infrastructure engineering related to networks and resource allocation.
• Security Track: Focuses on computer science programming leveraging cloud resources related to data analytics.

Earn a Master's Degree

Combine this program with another eligible certificate to earn a master's degree in Multidisciplinary Studies. This opportunity allows customization of the degree to align with professional and educational goals.

Admission & Application Requirements

• Required Degree: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours.
• Transcripts: Required from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English.
• Credential Evaluation: Required if university-level credit was earned from foreign institutions.
• English Language Proficiency: 550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS / Duolingo 100.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary by semester:

• Spring 2026: November 1 (International), December 1 (Domestic)
• Summer 2026: Not Available
• Fall 2026: June 1 (International), August 1 (Domestic)
• Spring 2027: October 1 (International), October 1 (Domestic)
• Summer 2027: Not Available

Career Options

Possible careers based on data from sources like the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics include roles at employers such as:

• Amazon
• Booz Allen Hamilton
• Capital One
• Deloitte
• IBM
• KPMG
• Microsoft
• Oracle
• Raytheon Corporation
• VMWare

Course Options

• Entry Course: Cloud Computing for Business
• Two courses from one of the available tracks: Applications, Security, or Infrastructure
• Capstone Project: Independent Study in the field of Cloud Computing

Certificate Advisors

• Jeff Prevost, PhD (College of Engineering and Integrated Design, College of Business)
• Xiaoyin Wang, PhD (College of Science)