Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Program Synopsis: Cloud Foundations Certificate
Course Objective: To prepare students for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification.
Description: Provides students with the fundamentals of building IT infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Optimizing the use of AWS Cloud through the development of an understanding of AWS services, best practices, and how they fit into cloud-based solutions.
Competencies to be achieved:
PIT 130 Amazon Web Services Academy Cloud Foundations (2 cr.): Fundamentals of building IT infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Optimizing the use of AWS Cloud through the development of an understanding of AWS services, best practices, and how they fit into cloud-based solutions.
Outcomes:
- Describe the economic advantages of cloud computing.
- Execute services using AWS Elastic Compute (EC2).
- Select services using the AWS Management Console.
- Choose among AWS storage options to meet performance requirements.
- Create Virtual Private Clouds on AWS.
- Investigate AWS database options.
- Use Elastic Load Balancing (EBL) to scale services.
- Manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) to limit access and maintain security.
- Formulate decisions based on recommended architectural principles and best practices.
- Evaluate AWS compute and networking options.
- Examine alternative support options and features.
Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
In-state: $360.00
Out-of-state: $380.00
Tuition (effective summer 2024):
- In-state tuition: $194.00
- Out-of-state Tuition: $214.00
Additional Fees (effective summer 2024):
- PIT 130 Fee: $150.00
- Bus Fee: $6.00 ($6/semester; Fall/Spring only)
- Technology Fee: $10.00 ($5 per credit hour)
Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
None
Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
Computer with camera, mic, and speakers
Student must provide own internet connection to access online course.
WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Patrick Brown, Coordinator of IT Stackable Certifications
Email: Patrick.brown@azwestern.edu
Phone number: 928-317-6168
Direct Website link to the program: https://www.azwestern.edu/sites/default/files/documents/degrees-and-certificates/occupational-certificate/Cloud_Foundations.pdf
Additional information:
- Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
N/A
- Other requirements needed: N/A
Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college
Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
- Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: Amazon Web Services
- Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: Cloud Architecting Certificate; Google IT-AWS Joint Certificate; Associate General Studies
- Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes, recognized worldwide
- Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes
Accrediting Agency and link to website: Higher Learning Commission, https://www.hlcommission.org/
Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. As of 1/17/24, 0 of 16 students earned the postsecondary credential between 1/9/23-1/9/24.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
16
Hours
2
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
2020 S. Ave 8E, Yuma, Arizona
Local WIB
9 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yuma County
Name of Credential
Cloud Foundations Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
N/A
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$194.00
Other Fees
$16.00 $6 bus fee per semester (fall/spring only); technology fee $5 per credit hour
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$214.00
Registration Fee
$150.00 course fee
Total In-State Program Cost
$360.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$380.00
