Gain the specialized skills and knowledge needed for a career working in today’s multi-vendor cloud infrastructure. Through hands-on training, learn how to tackle the business challenges of cloud architecture and the flexibility of cloud computing. As a graduate of Loyalist's full-time Cloud Computing post-graduate program, you may be eligible to advance your profession through the following certification pathways: Azure-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Azure 104 - Microsoft Azure Administrator, MS 365 Certification and CompTIA Security+.
Find your career
Cloud computing professionals work with a range of companies to design and deploy cloud computing architecture systems.
Graduates of this program will have the specialized skills needed to:
- Design and deploy new cloud-computing architecture and systems.
- Recommend optimal strategies to migrate legacy systems into the cloud environment.
- Design and implement applications that support web services, databases, automation and security processes.
- Develop test methods to analyze the effectiveness of enterprise cloud solutions to provide recommendations for improvement.
Experiential learning, including a semester-long co-op work term
Gain the knowledge to support cloud development and delivery for a variety of companies. Through hands-on training, prepare to deal with everyday business challenges of cloud architecture and gain a skillset that is validated by industry certifications. During this program, learn how to:
- Create secure solutions that support highly available micro-services that meet client needs.
- Implement enterprise-level applications in hosted cloud environments that respond to client needs and business practices.
- Architect and deploy fault tolerant solutions within cloud computing platforms to solve identified business requirements.
- Automate security and resources for applications by using cloud computing tools to mitigate risk for organizations and protect assets.
- Design and test code-based solutions to cloud computing problems that ensure in-depth security.
- Assess the viability of developing, deploying, maintaining and securing cloud computing solutions using a variety of resiliency testing tools.
- Create and defend cloud computing strategies used to solve identified business needs on behalf of a client.
- A co-op work term in semester four provides an opportunity to gain first-hand workplace experience.
Co-ops in work terms are valuable work-integrated learning experiences in which students demonstrate outcomes from previous semesters in Canadian industry settings. In addition to building skills and identifying career contacts, co-ops in work terms add industry-relevant experience to students’ résumés. The co-op job market is competitive, and students will be expected to participate actively in their job searches. Students will be supported with information and skills to attain co-ops.
- First Year - Semester One
- COMM1076 Business Communications in Canada
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This course prepares students to use appropriate business communication techniques such as report writing, presentation skills, and how to build client relationships within a Canadian business environment.
- CLOD1005 Cloud Computing Principles and Best Practices in Canada
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Learn about the principles of cloud computing and best practices when using cloud computing tools and techniques to provide secure cloud computing services.
- CLOD1000 Introduction to Cloud Computing
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This course provides an introduction to cloud computing and management of computing services, including the tools available for the management of services in the cloud.
- CLOD1001 Introduction to Computers and Networking
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During this course, students will receive an introduction to computers and computer networking and explore mainstream desktop environments, server computing, and cloud computing.
- CLOD1002 Introduction to Server Technologies
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Explore server computing and mainstream server environments, including details of Windows and Linux servers.
- CLOD1004 Unattended Automated Installation
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In this course, students are immersed in computer servers and will learn how to deploy Windows and Linux servers.
- CLOD1003 Virtualization Technologies
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During this course, students will receive an introduction to virtualization technologies, the available virtualization options, and learn how to configure for business logistics.
- First Year - Semester Two
- CLOD2000 Administration in Azure Cloud
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This course explores the cloud services offered by Microsoft Azure. Students will learn cloud concepts such as high availability, scalability, elasticity, agility, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery. They will also learn how to build and manage a business's applications and cloud services and improve overall business productivity.
- CLOD2002 Advanced Virtualization Concepts
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This course focuses on installing, configuring and managing VMware. Learn how to administer vSphere infrastructure for an organization of any size. Students will also learn about the foundation for most VMware technologies in the software-defined data centre and help to accelerate the transformation to cloud computing.
- CLOD2003 Cloud Collaboration Solutions (SaaS)
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Learn three central elements of Microsoft 365 enterprise administration - Tenant and Service Management, Management, and Identify Management.
- CLOD2004 Cloud Security
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Learn to configure cloud computing and address the associated security risk and cyber threat mitigation.
- CLOD2001 Cloud Services Architecture in AWS
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In this Amazon Web Services (AWS) course, students will learn the essential skills needed to architect IT solutions on AWS. Gaining in-depth knowledge of the AWS platform, students will learn how to leverage AWS services for specific cloud-based applications.
- Second Year - Semester Three
- CLOD2008 AWS Certified Security
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Students will learn about the specialized data classifications and AWS data protection mechanisms, data encryption methods, and AWS mechanisms, how to implement them, and how to secure internet protocols.
- CLOD2007 Associate Cloud Engineering
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This course introduces students to the comprehensive and flexible infrastructure and platform services provided by Google Cloud Platform. Through a combination of presentations, demonstrations and hands-on labs, students will explore and deploy solution elements including infrastructure components such as networks, systems and applications services. Students will also learn how to deploy practical solutions, including securely interconnecting networks, customer-supplied encryption keys, security and access management, quotas and billing, and resource monitoring.
- CLOD2005 Azure Architect Technologies
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Learn how to manage Azure resources including deployment and configuration of virtual machines, virtual networks, storage accounts, and Azure AD that includes implementing and managing hybrid identities. Students will explore how cloud resources are managed in Azure through user and group accounts, how to grant access to Azure AD users, groups and services using role-based access control (RBAC). Students will also learn about different storage accounts and services, as well as basic data replication concepts and available replication schemes.
- CLOD2006 Azure Cloud Security
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Gain the knowledge and skills needed to implement security controls, maintain the security posture, and identify and remediate vulnerabilities by using a variety of security tools. Learn scripting and automation, virtualization and N-tier architecture.
- WINP2000 Cloud Management
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Configure and manage cloud computing, and address the associated security risk and cyber threat mitigation.
- COOP2001 Co-op Placement Preparation
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This course will prepare students to attain a co-op that will bridge their transition from postsecondary education into Canadian industry experience. Effective cover letters and resumés, positive use of social media such as LinkedIn and polishing interview skills for Canadian markets will be the focus.
- Second Year - Semester Four
- WKPL3020 Cloud Computing Co-op
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Students will apply their cloud computing skills in a Canadian working environment.
Prerequisite: CLOD 1000, CLOD 1001, CLOD 1002, CLOD 1003, CLOD 1004, CLOD 1005, COMM 1076, CLOD 2000, CLOD 2001, CLOD 2002, CLOD 2003, CLOD 2004, CLOD 2005, CLOD 2006, CLOD 2007, CLOD 2008, WINP 2000, COOP 2001
- Second Year - Semester Four (Elective Group 1 )
- CLOD2009 Applied Industry Project-Cloud Computing
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This applied capstone project will enable students to work on Canadian industry-relevant challenges to demonstrate their skills and knowledge and problem-solving abilities in cloud computing.
Prerequisite: CLOD 1000, CLOD 1001, CLOD 1002, CLOD 1003, CLOD 1004, CLOD 1005, COMM 1076, CLOD 2000, CLOD 2001, CLOD 2002, CLOD 2003, CLOD 2004, CLOD 2005, CLOD 2006, CLOD 2007, CLOD 2008, WINP 2000, COOP 2001
- Notes
- Select courses from above
*Courses subject to change.
How much will it cost?
Approximate costs per year (2022 – 23)
The following fees do not include living costs, textbooks or additional program-specific expenses/supplies.
- International Tuition: $15,000
- Ancillary Fees: $902.38*
- Health Insurance (mandatory): $600
- Total: $16,502.38 CAD
*Combined Ancillary and Tuition HST Fee
Fees subject to change. The above tuition and fees are based on two semesters of study in year one.
Co-op Work Term and Applied Project Fees
The fees listed above do not include the Co-op Work Term fee ($900) or the Applied Project fee ($2,800). These fees are not added to fourth semester tuition fees, rather, they replace regular semester tuition fees. Students are encouraged to participate actively in securing a Co-op Work Term and will be provided skill-building supports and access to employment opportunities from Loyalist College in Toronto. However, students are required to complete an Applied Project in their final semester if a Co-op Work Term is not confirmed or they are not eligible for a Co-op Work Term.
Admission Requirements
Required academic preparation
A diploma or degree in information technology, computer science or a related field from a recognized college or university or equivalent.
All teaching within Loyalist is conducted in English. In order to be successful in a program, skills such as communication, listening comprehension, and reading and writing must be at a level sufficient to meet the demands of post-secondary studies. All applicants to Loyalist whose first language is not English, or whose previous education was in another language, will be expected to provide an English proficiency assessment for admissions approval. Details about language and general admission requirements are available here.
How to Apply
International students may now apply to Loyalist College in Toronto by contacting recruitment@edusolutions.ca.
