AWS Cloud Computing Certificate

Program details

The AZNext AWS Cloud Computing Certificate consists of three ASU Universal Learner courses (9 credit hours) that leverage the AWS Cloud Computing Mastery Certificate. These courses are 100% online and include hands-on labs, knowledge activities, and real-world case studies. We recommended that participants take the courses in order, starting with CIS 194, to achieve a strong foundation in cloud computing.

• CIS 194: Online Cloud Foundations, 3 credits
• CIS 394: Online Cloud Architecture, 3 credits
• CIS 394: Online Cloud Analytics, 3 credits

Who is this program for?

This program is ideal for undergraduate or graduate students and working professionals interested in an industry-recognized cloud computing certification and pursuing a bachelor's or higher-level degree. Regardless of technical background, we welcome all to apply.

As part of ASU's Universal Learner program, AZNext participants who complete their no-cost certification program will have the option to pay a fee to convert their certificate to college credits that stack directly into degree programs within the W. P. Carey School of Business.

Program participants must be:

• 17 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Arizona residents who are unemployed or underemployed looking to upskill and retrain

Note: Current ASU students are not eligible to participate.

What will I learn?

From the basics of AWS to highly advanced data analytics skills, you'll receive hands-on experience with the entire stack of AWS Technologies in this co-branded cloud computing certification program from AZNext and AWS. With guidance from experts, you'll gain an understanding of how the cloud has shaped modern businesses and the knowledge needed to pass the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification exam and for your long-term technology career.

Learning themes:

• Design and deploy a cloud infrastructure through AWS that suits a given set of organizational requirements
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for reliability, security, operational excellence, performance efficiency, and cost
• Design and implement data pipelines using AWS services
• Analyze and visualize data with services like AWS IoT Analytics, QuickSight, and Kinesis

What careers can this program lead to?

This program prepares you for the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification and beyond. With the in-demand AWS cloud knowledge you gain from this certification, you'll be ready for a career as a network support specialist.

It has an average salary of $64,500, and the employment rate for network support specialists is expected to grow by eight percent over the next decade. Being a network support specialist leads to multiple career paths in computer networking.