Programme ID: 11869 (Level 4)
The Occupational Certificate in Cloud Administrator is a comprehensive and specialized program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills required to manage and optimize cloud-based infrastructure and services. As businesses increasingly migrate their operations to the cloud, the demand for skilled cloud administrators has surged, making this certification highly valuable in today’s technology-driven job market.
Program Overview:
The Cloud Administrator program provides a thorough understanding of cloud computing principles, architectures, and best practices. Participants gain hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and others, preparing them to handle real-world cloud deployment scenarios.
Entry Requirements
- An FETC certificate or equivalent at NQF level 4 or a Matric Certificate.
Certification & Examination Authority
On successful completion of the programme, the student will receive a statement of result from Cape Business & Engineering College and upon meeting the EISA requirements, receive an Occupational Certificate: Cloud Administrator from the QCTO. All External Examinations are set and administered by QCTO and its Accrediting Partners.
EISA is a single, national assessment which leads to competent learners being awarded Occupational Certificates. It is an integral and critical component of QCTO’s quality assurance system, as it ensures that the assessment of occupational qualifications, part-qualifications and trades is standardised, consistent and credible.
Qualifying for External Assessment: To qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required knowledge and practical modules by means of statements of results and a record of completed work experience.
Key Areas of Study
Cloud Fundamentals: Explore the fundamental concepts of cloud computing, including virtualization, cloud models (public, private, hybrid), and cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
Cloud Infrastructure Management: Learn how to provision and manage virtual machines, storage, and networking in the cloud environment, ensuring high availability and scalability.
Security and Compliance: Understand cloud security principles, identity and access management, data encryption, and compliance frameworks to protect cloud-based assets and data.
Cloud Monitoring and Performance Optimization: Master techniques for monitoring cloud resources, analyzing performance metrics, and implementing optimization strategies to enhance cloud efficiency.
Cloud Migration and Deployment: Explore methodologies for migrating existing on-premises applications to the cloud and deploying new applications on cloud platforms.
Automation and DevOps: Learn about automation tools, infrastructure as code (IaC), and the principles of DevOps for efficient cloud administration and management.
Cost Management: Understand cost allocation, billing models, and cost optimization techniques to control cloud expenses effectively.
Career Opportunities:
After completing the Occupational Certificate in Cloud Administrator, graduates can pursue various exciting career paths, including:
- Cloud Administrator
- Cloud Operations Specialist
- Cloud Infrastructure Analyst
- Cloud Support Engineer
- Cloud Solutions Architect
- Cloud Security Administrator