Cloud Computing I (CERT1)
Level 1 Certificate (CERT1)
LSC-Kingwood
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Cloud Computing I (CERT1) is a Level 1 Certificate (CERT1) program offered by Lone Star College in Kingwood, TX. The program takes 27 credit hours to complete, with a total tuition of $2,997.
Program Overview
- The Cloud Computing program prepares individuals to design and implement enterprise software systems that rely on distributed computing and service-oriented architecture, including databases and data management, web services, cloud computing, cloud security, mobile systems and applications, server administration, and web development. This program provides students with the skills needed for collaboration, problem-solving, and provides hands-on activities to give students a practical understanding of the latest technology to gain a competitive edge in today's IT job market. Upon completion, students have the practical knowledge they need to enter the workforce and be successful in the information technology sectors within a number of global industries.
- The Cloud Computing Applied Science degree is awarded for successful completion of the 60 semester credit hours required in the degree plan. Certificates are offered that provide an opportunity to acquire technical skills in two to four semesters.
Program Schedule
- This award requires 27 credit hours in total.
- Lone Star College reports 688 contact hours for this award.
- Where the course list shows "Choose N credit hours", those courses are the options for one elective slot, not additional requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Describe cloud techniques technologies and their application to various industry needs.
- Design and implement an multiprotocol environment
- Consider a complex computing use case and determine IT principles and infrastructural/architectural solutions for resolution.
- Plan, implement, assess and update IT storage solutions.
- Design and implement architecture for security and compliance.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
- Tuition shown is the in-district rate of $111.00 per credit hour for 27 credit hours.
- Out-of-district Texas residents pay $249.00 per credit hour ($6,723.00); international and out-of-state students pay $313.00 per credit hour ($8,451.00).
- Lab fees vary by course and liability insurance, uniforms and supplies vary by program, so Lone Star College publishes no all-in total for this award. Tuition above excludes them.
- Financial aid and payment plans are available to most students.
- Application fee: none. Lone Star College applications are free.
Program Notes
- Students who are classified as First Time in College (FTIC) will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
- Students who are not classified as First Time in College (FTIC) and have not yet demonstrated college-level readiness in reading and writing, will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester / Choose 3 credit hours - Elective - Introduction to Computers | ||
| ITSC1301 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| COSC1301 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| BCIS1305 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| First Semester / Choose 3 credit hours - Elective - Technical | ||
| ITNW1325 | Fundamentals of Networking Technologies | 3 |
| ITCC1314 | CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| First Semester / Choose 3 credit hours | ||
| ITSC1371 | IT Essentials | 3 |
| ITNW1309 | Fundamentals of Cloud Computing | 3 |
| EDUC1300 | Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Second Semester / Choose 3 credit hours - Elective - Introduction to Programming | ||
| ITSE1302 | Computer Programming | 3 |
| COSC1315 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ITNW1336 | Cloud Deployment & Infrastructure Management | 3 |
| ITNW1313 | Computer Virtualization | 3 |
| ITMT1373 | Azure Data Fundamentals | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Program Total | 39 | |