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Cloud Computing imageCloud Computing is considered the fourth IT revolution after mainframe computer, personal computer, and the Internet. It has a huge impact on people's work, study and lives. 

Over the past several years, no other area of IT has generated as much hype, interest and investment as cloud computing. 

There are 3.9 million jobs in the U.S. affiliated with cloud computing today.  The median salary for IT professionals with cloud computing experience is $90,950.  Globally there are 18,239,258 cloud computing jobs, with the majority being in China (40.8%).  (Forbes, http://www.forbes.com/sites/louiscolumbus/2014/12/12/where-cloud-computing-jobs-will-be-in-2015/)

The certificate consists of four courses:

  • CS550    Cloud Computing Fundamentals 
  • CS507    Web Technology  
  • CS551    Cloud Security and Assurance
  • CS552    Cloud Architecture

Cloud Computing certificate program lasts 4 months through intensive teaching, training and lab exercise. The fee for the whole certificate program can be found at Tuition page.

You certificate can work as part of credit units for the master of science degree in Cloud Computing. By taking 6 more courses and a Capstone project, you can earn your master degree.