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DCC3050

Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing provides a foundation for understanding cloud computing as a digital horizontal enabling technology. Learners assess cloud computing value chain implications across various verticals and examine three architectural options: infrastructure, platforms, and services. Learners analyze tradeoffs of cloud computing offered by various businesses such as telecommunication companies and technology providers. Learners analyze the implication of cyber security on public, private, and hybrid cloud computing hosting models.

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Course level

Course level

Undergraduate

Course duration

Course duration

max. 8 weeks

Estimated time per week

Estimated time per week

10-15 hours

Course prerequisites

Course prerequisites

None

Cost

Cost

$ -

Course credits

Course credits

3

Relevant jobs

Relevant jobs

What will I learn?

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Apply a best-fit cloud computing architectural option and hosting model to a designated vertical industry

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Develop a robust migration plan from legacy on-premise infrastructure to cloud computing based on technology economics and service introduction evaluation

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Build a cloud computing offering which considers cybersecurity

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Measure the cost reduction and revenue uptake resulting from the adoption of cloud computing architecture

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Develop a detailed technology economic model for proposed cloud computing architectural options

Key Skills

Cloud ComputingProgrammingDatabaseStrategy Planning

How will I learn?

Learning Experience

Your course starts on the first of the month. Each course consists of six modules, each module will take you one week to complete and each course is designed to take you eight weeks to complete. Nexford’s learning design team has purposefully created courses to equip you with competencies mapped to the skills employers are looking for. Each course has 5-7 learning outcomes based on the skills employers need. Everything you learn gives you measurable skills you will use to succeed in today’s world of work.

Nexford courses are not live or recorded lectures. Instead, they’re reading, videos, interactive elements, quizzes and relevant case studies. Programs include assessments, peer-to-peer discussions, and a final project to practice what you’ve learned in a real-world context. Program content is available 24/7 during the course, and you have opportunities for collaboration and networking with learners during and after your program. Our global community of learners work at top companies such as Microsoft, Deloitte, and Google.

You'll have 24/7 access to success advisors to support you. Faculty also provide you world-class support. Book appointments with them, get individual feedback, and attend regular optional webinars. Nexford courses are rigorous and they encourage critical thinking - because we care about what you know how to do not what you know you have regular hands-on assessments reflecting the business world.

Course Outline
ModulesAssignment Due Date
1: Overview of software as a service and platform as a service cloud computing global offeringDay 10
2: Tradeoffs of cloud computing architectural options for industry verticalsDay 17
3: Business case development for cloud computing migrationDay 24
4: On-premise to cloud computing migration plan design and implementationDay 31
5: Cloud computing impact on human capital and business processes evolutionDay 38
6: Cybersecurity aspect of cloud computing migrationDay 45 (optional)
7: Final projectDay 51
How will I be graded?

Across the duration of the course, you will undertake five Formative Assessments and one Final Project.

The summative assessment is your final project and achieving a passing grade on this assessment is required to pass the course. The minimum passing grade at Nexford University is a C or above. (70% or above).

Grading Scale
Grading Weights
A 90%-100%Module Assignments30%
B 80%-89%Final Project Milestones30%
C70-79%Final Project40%
F< 70%
WWithdrawnTotal100%
What will I get after completing the course?

You'll get real skills you can use at work, straight away. At the end of this course, you'll also get a digital badge that you can put on your LinkedIn profile to showcase your skills.

Once you've taken one course, you can take more. Using stacked credentials, you’re able to take enough courses to make a certificate, and take enough certificates to build a degree.

If you apply for a Nexford certificate or degree, you'll get credit for each course you take.

What support will I receive?

When you have a dedicated team on your side, you'll never be alone studying at Nexford. Hailing from many different countries and with online education expertise, our faculty provides you world-class support. Ask them questions during one-to-one office hours or live chat, email them any time, and get individual feedback on your assessments.

While you’re learning, you’ll also have full access to the Nexford online library, which includes access to millions of full-text articles, industry reports and key sources such as the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times and The Economist.

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