Cloud Computing Architecture

Course Overview

The graduate program in cloud computing architecture is designed to equip you with the technical and management skills to effectively design, operate, and maintain cloud computing systems and help organizations transition to cloud-based solutions. You will learn to strategically transform an organization's current infrastructure to one that efficiently delivers valuable services via the cloud. Through a broad understanding of business processes including financial management, procurement, and communications, you will be able to design effective cloud environments and, ultimately, become a strong asset in any organization. Through your coursework, you will learn how to Explain cloud computing concepts and applicable benefits to business stakeholders, Evaluate and assess the impact of cloud computing on service management, Design effective cloud computing solutions that take into account an organization's structure, communications, and operational business processes, including financial management and cost model implications, Manage the process of migrating and transitioning to a cloud environment, Implement cloud computing architecture solutions that address cloud security and compliance fundamentals, deployment automation and elastic sizing of environments, and multi-tenant implications, Career Preparation, This Cloud Computing Architecture program from University of Maryland University College is designed to help prepare you for positions in cloud computing, computer network architecture, network and computer systems administration, information technology project management, and computer systems analysis.