Graduate Certificate in Cloud Computing Application and Management — Boston

The Graduate Certificate in Cloud Computing Application and Management allows students to develop technical and management skills to address the needs of enterprise cloud computing.

Boston, MA

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Enrollment
Full-Time, Part-Time
Entry Terms
Fall, Spring, Winter
Completion Time
6-12 months
F1 Visa Eligible
Yes
Program Type
Classroom

Overview

Northeastern’s Graduate Certificate in Cloud Computing Application and Management provides you the opportunity to build skills and expertise within one of the fastest growing sectors in tech innovation today – cloud computing.

With a targeted curriculum, students gain exposure to theoretical and practical aspects of distributed systems (delivering computing services over the internet) - from both technical and business perspectives.

This includes the ability to identify frameworks, techniques, and existing IT solutions to manage internet services at different levels - including infrastructure, platform, and software. This includes the ability to use APIs to integrate applications and business operations into the cloud.

Graduates of this cloud computing certificate program are uniquely positioned to understand and thrive in a broad range of global cloud-based IT products, including computing technologies, storage, databases, analytics, networking, mobile, developer tools, management tools, internet of things connectivity, security, and enterprise applications –

Program objectives

  • To learn theoretical and practical aspects of distributed systems from both technical and business perspectives
  • To identify frameworks, techniques, and existing IT solutions to manage internet services at different levels (infrastructure, platform, and software)
  • To use APIs to integrate applications and business operations into the cloud
  • To build skills that are highly desired by today’s organizations to move faster, facilitate agile development, and better manage scalability.

Unique Features

  1. Faculty with real-world professional insights
  2. Located in Boston – a hub of technology and innovation, gives students access to opportunities and collaboration

 

Career Prospects

Beginning your journey with us is a big decision. But it's a smart one. Your field is evolving rapidly. That's why we're constantly innovating our programs to anticipate your industry's needs. So, no matter where your field goes, you can lead the way.

15%

Annual Job Growth Computer and Information Systems Manager

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024

$170,000

Avg. Salary, Cloud Engineer

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024

Get Set With a Custom Course Plan

Please note: The following is a sample curriculum and is subject to change. Enrolled students should reference the academic catalog for current program requirements.

Cost and Tuition

$20.3K*

Tuition

Estimated Total Tuition

This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2024-2025 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Select programs at select campuses offer additional scholarships of up to 25% off the listed price for domestic students studying on campus. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.

For students interested in pursuing financial assistance or educational loans, additional educational costs, known as Cost of Attendance (COA) components, can be included in the calculation of aid and loan eligibility. Components may include food, housing, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and the cost of obtaining a first professional licensure. You can find comprehensive details on the Student Financial Services website. Please keep in mind that COA can vary significantly depending on academic program, enrollment intensity, and individual circumstances.

Application Deadlines

Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:

Domestic Application Guidelines

International Application Guidelines*

*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.

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