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Cloud Computing Certificate

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Program Available at:

  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland

Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Level 1 Certificate

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI May be Exempt

For more information, visit the Dallas College Computer Information Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in Computer Information Technology Cloud Computing Awards. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Level I certificate in Cloud Computing. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

This certificate option will provide education and training for individuals interested in developing their knowledge of the foundations of cloud technology. Topics covered include introduction to Cloud (AWS, Azure, or Google), Linux, Python, Virtualization, and Networking. Includes preparation for Foundation cloud certification (various platforms). Courses that complete the certificate and the Cloud Computing Occupational Skills Award (OSA) are listed below.

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

ITNW 1309 – Fundamentals of Cloud Computing (Course also applies to OSA)

ITSC 1316 – Linux Installation and Configuration

ITSE 1370 – Introduction to Python Programming (Course also applies to OSA)

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
  2. Meet with your success coach to research career options and opportunities for job shadowing.

    ​Total Hours: 9​

SEMESTER 2

ITNW 1313 – Computer Virtualization

ITNW 1378 – Cloud Networking

ITNW 1336 – Cloud Deployment and Infrastructure Management This course is the capstone experience for this award. (Course also applies to OSA)

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
  2. Meet with your success coach to apply for the Cloud Computing Level I Certificate and the Cloud Computing Occupational Skills Award.

    ​​Total Hours: 9​  

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated July 18, 2025