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This program prepares students to deploy and manage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data-driven applications using leading cloud-based platforms. Students gain experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud to design cloud architectures and manage cloud-based analytics. Emphasis is placed on supporting AI infrastructure and scalable data solutions across multiple industries.
This 18 credit-hour certificate program prepares students to deploy and manage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data-driven applications using leading cloud-based platforms. Students gain experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud to design cloud architectures and manage cloud-based analytics. Emphasis is placed on supporting AI infrastructure and scalable data solutions across multiple industries.
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| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AIC 101 | Careers in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Cloud Computing | 2 |
Description: Navigates students through the complexity of artificial intelligence (AI), machining learning (ML), and cloud computing careers. Provides an overview of major categories of work and job classifications, and an understanding of required credentials and existing programs of study to prepare for the workforce or transfer. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 2 Class Schedule: Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 | ||
| AIC 230 | Fundamentals of Azure | 2 |
Description: Students will learn the administration skills and knowledge required to implement, manage, and monitor identity, governance, storage, and compute virtual networks in the Microsoft Azure cloud environment. Aligns with Microsoft Certified Azure Associate. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 | ||
| AIC 240 | Amazon Web Services Cloud | 2 |
Description: Provides a basic introduction to cloud computing using Amazon Web Services (AWS), aligning with the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification. Students will gain practical knowledge and skills needed to understand and work with AWS, covering fundamental concepts, core services, security, pricing, and management tools. The course combines theoretical instruction with hands-on labs to prepare students for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 3 Class Schedule: Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 | ||
| CIS 211 | IT Project Management | 3 |
Description: Provides students with a comprehensive introduction to Information Technology project management. Includes project selection, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure. Students gain practical project management skills and competencies related to Information Technology project management. Activities are performed using a currently popular project management software package. Aligns to the CompTIA Project+ certification. Prerequisite: CAS 105, CAS 115 and CAS 125 with grades of C or better, OR CAS 160 or CIS 101 or WEB 110 or NET 105, with a grade of C or better; AND math placement into college-level math without support. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 | ||
| NET 105 | Information Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
Description: Provides students with the skills required to identify and explain the basics of computing, IT, infrastructure, application and software, software development, database fundamentals and security. Contains basic computer maintenance and support principles. Includes computer science related topics including programming concepts and principles of software development and database design. Aligns to the CompTIA IT (ITF+) Fundamentals certification. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 | ||
| NET 121 | Computer Networking | 3 |
Description: Provides students with hands-on experience implementing and maintaining computer networks. Includes networking standards, architecture, models, protocols, operations, security and troubleshooting using current network operating systems. Introduces IP addressing and Ethernet fundamentals. Course prepares students to build simple local area networks (LANs) that integrate IP addressing schemes and foundational network security. Aligns to the CompTIA Network+ certification. Prerequisite: CIS 101 or NET 105 or WEB 110 with a grade of C or better. NET 105 can be taken concurrently with NET 121. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 | ||
| NET 280 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | 3 |
Description: Provides students with a hands-on foundation of essential cybersecurity concepts, principles, trends, practices, technologies, and compliance. Includes topics related to threats, attacks, vulnerabilities, risk, emerging technologies, security architecture and design, identity, and access management, risk management, cryptography, and secure communications. Aligns to the CompTIA Security+ Certification. Prerequisite: NET 121 or NET 122 with a grade of C or better. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Contact Hours: 4 Class Schedule: Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
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For more information about cloud computing courses at Harper College, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700.