# Cloud Solutions Architecting (Certificate of Achievement)

Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Information Technology and Information Systems

Source: https://chaffey.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/19210/20265/18867/20092/20581

### Description

This certificate will lay the foundation for a dynamic career in Cloud Computing with coursework focusing on private and public cloud architecture and implementation. Using hands-on labs, students are equipped with the skills needed to define and implement virtual and Cloud Computing concepts, infrastructure, resources, and security. Additionally, the coursework will introduce programming, systems administration, and networking. This certificate earns credits towards both the Cloud Solutions Architecting and Cybersecurity Professional A.S. Degrees, and prepares students to take the following seven industry certification exams: CompTIA Network+, Server+, Security+, Cloud+, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon AWS certifications.

### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1.  Computing Systems Administration: Applies computing system and networking concepts to ensure performance, security, and reliability of IT infrastructure.
2.  Data Availability: Applies computing system, networking, and cybersecurity concepts to ensure availability of data.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Requirements for the Cloud Solutions Architecting Certificate of Achievement:** | |  |
| **Information Technology and Information Systems Core Certificate Courses:** | | 15-16 |
| ITIS 10 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| ITIS 14 | Windows Operating System Administration | 3 |
| ITIS 16 | Internet Technologies and Security | 3 |
| ITIS 40 | Computer Hardware and CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation | 3 |
| **Choose one:** | | 3-4 |
| ITIS 50 | Introduction to Computer Networks | 3 |
| or ITIS 51 | Cisco Internetworking I | 4 |
| **Plus these required courses:** | | 26-27 |
| ITIS 30 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 |
| ITIS 55 | Introduction to the Linux Operating System | 3 |
| ITIS 60 | Introduction to Systems & Network Cybersecurity | 3 |
| ITIS 61 | Cyber Defense, Operations & Analysis | 4 |
| ITIS 70 | Virtualization, Cloud Essentials, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) | 4 |
| ITIS 74 | Microsoft Azure Fundamentals | 3 |
| **Choose one:** | | 3 |
| ITIS 42 | Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| or ITIS 45 | IT Project Management | 3 |
| or ITIS 80 | Introduction to Database & Database Management Systems | 3 |
| **Choose one:** | | 3-4 |
| ITIS 471 | AWS Academy Cloud Computing Architecture | 4 |
| or ITIS 474 | Microsoft Azure Administrator | 3 |
| **Total** | | **41-43** |

### Other Information

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Local Program (Major) Code: T490

Program Control Number: 42684

TOP Code: .

CIP Code: 11.1003

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