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Amazon Web Solutions (AWS) Architect Level 1 Certificate ♦


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Students earning this certificate will be prepared to pursue information technology and networking careers in organizations that support and provide cloud computing-based services. Types of services include but are not limited to, open-source solutions for public and private clouds, website hosting, business applications, and testing and development in cloud technology. With an emphasis on practical experience, students learn the basics of cloud-based network architecture, routing, switching, security groups, access-control lists, identity and access management (IAM), troubleshooting, and programming of the cloud-based network. This certificate will also prepare for the globally-recognized Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Developer, AWS Solution Architect, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, Cisco CCNA®, Cisco Security, and Linux Professional Institute (LPIC) certifications. In addition, completion of this degree will prepare students for organization-specific certifications in Cloud solutions in serverless computing and management of the virtual private cloud (VPC). Note: This program offers transfer plans to Western Governor’s University and Texas A&M; University-San Antonio.

This offering is available in the following modes:

Face-to-face, Fully online

Stackable awards:

Network and Cloud Architecture A.A.S. ♦  

Network Infrastructure and Cloud Architecture Level 2 Certificate ♦  

 

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Total Credit Hours: 16


Milestone Course(s)


*** denotes Milestone course(s)

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Notes:


Program CIP: 11.0901

Major Code: AWSA

Alamo Colleges Online


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