CITC 1367 - Introduction to Cloud Computing

Credit hours: 3

Course Description:
This course is an introduction into the cloud computing model of servers, networks, applications, and other elements related to data centers and how this data is utilized and made available to IT professionals and end users via the internet. Students will be prepared to take an industry recognized cloud certification exam.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to do the following:

Describe what a cloud service provider (CSP) is and the value they bring to computing
Describe basic security and compliance aspects of the cloud platform and the shared security model
Define the billing, account management, and pricing models associated with cloud computing
Identify sources of documentation or technical assistance associated with cloud computing processes
Describe basic or core characteristics of deploying and operating in the cloud environment.
Identify and rationalize situations where a company should choose the cloud
Differentiate between on-premises and cloud infrastructure
Identify how to migrate resources from on-premises infrastructure to cloud infrastructure