Cloud Systems Program

Welcome to the Cloud Systems Program at the IT Academy, part of the Lifelong Learning Center at the International Balkan University. This program is crafted to provide comprehensive training in cloud computing, preparing students to design, manage, and secure cloud infrastructure and services effectively.

Program Offerings:

• Fundamentals of Cloud Computing: Introduction to cloud computing, covering the basic concepts, technologies, and architecture of cloud services including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.

• Cloud Infrastructure and Services: Detailed study of cloud infrastructure components, virtualization technologies, storage solutions, and computing power management.

• Cloud Security and Compliance: Focuses on the security challenges in cloud computing and teaches strategies to ensure data protection, compliance with regulations like GDPR, and risk management.

• Cloud Networking: Covers the configuration and management of virtual networks in the cloud, including VPNs, direct connect services, and troubleshooting network issues.

• Cloud Application Development: Teaches how to develop, deploy, and scale applications in the cloud using platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

• DevOps in the Cloud: Introduces DevOps principles and practices as they apply to cloud-based environments, focusing on continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automation tools.

• Data Management and Analytics in the Cloud: Explores data storage, database management, and analytics platforms available in the cloud, emphasizing big data and machine learning applications.

• Migration to Cloud: Offers insights on planning and executing a successful migration of existing systems and applications to the cloud environment.

• Cloud Cost Management and Optimization: Teaches methods to monitor, manage, and optimize spending in the cloud while maintaining performance and scalability.

• Multi-cloud and Hybrid Environments: Discusses strategies for managing multiple cloud services and integrating them with on-premises infrastructure to create hybrid environments.

• Practical Labs and Projects: Hands-on labs and project work that allow students to apply learned concepts in real-world scenarios, using leading cloud platforms.

• Capstone Project: A culminating project where students demonstrate their ability to design and implement a comprehensive cloud solution based on specific business and technical requirements.

Program Outcomes: Graduates of the Cloud Systems Program will possess the skills necessary to architect, manage, and secure cloud solutions. They will be prepared for roles such as Cloud Architect, Cloud Engineer, Cloud Services Developer, and Cloud Security Specialist, among others.