Academy for Continuing Education (ACE)

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Describe computer and mobile devices and their components and troubleshoot common hardware issues
• Describe networking & networking protocols and how to troubleshoot networks
• Explain cloud computing and describe the global infrastructure components
• Explain compute, storage and networking services and setup a virtual private cloud (VPC)
• Explain database services and perform a simple Relational Database Service (RDS) setup.
• Explain cloud security concepts and measures.
• Explain how to leverage Cloud Computing to improve performance and elasticity.
• Describe cloud architecture design.

Who should attend?

Participants with a keen interest in cloud computing and professionals who seek a deeper knowledge and understanding of the fundamental cloud concepts at a foundational level.

This module covers the basic architecture and functionality of cloud operating systems and network components required for a cloud deployment. It also covers the workload experienced by applications, service models employed by cloud providers, and the different deployment options for clouds.

Cloud Computing Fundamentals is a module selected from the Specialist Diploma in Cloud Architecting and Management. It enables participants to acquire new skills or deepen relevant skills without the need to pursue a full specialist diploma. As this is a stackable course, participants may choose to complete the remaining modules within the validity period, of 2 years, to be awarded the full Specialist Diploma qualification

Entry Requirements

Applicants should possess a relevant (Information Technology or Computer Science) local polytechnic Diploma, ITE Technical Diploma / Technical Engineer Diploma / Work-Study Technical Diploma or Degree.

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least five years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.

Conditional Offer

Graduating students (in final semester) from a local polytechnic or Institute of Technical Education (ITE) may apply for the programme.
Click here for more information on how to apply for the programme and receive a Conditional Offer.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants who have the following qualification/ certification may apply for exemption from the corresponding module(s) as stated below.

(The information in the table above is correct at the time of publishing and could be subject to change.)

Please note the following:

• The prior qualification/ certification must have been obtained no more than 4 years before the course commencement.
• Applicants who wish to apply for Module Exemption and/or Module Credit & Grade Transfer are to do so after being accepted into the course, but before the course commencement. You can do so at the STEP student portal under the “ Request & Task” menu. All Module Exemption/ Module Credit & Grade Transfer applications are subject to RP’s review and approval.
• Applicants with qualification/certification other than those stated above but have relevant prior learning may also submit Module Exemption/ Module Credit & Grade Transfer applications for RP’s review and approval.