Infocomm
Specialist Diploma in Cloud Architecting and Management
Open for Registration
Open for Registration
Course Type
Specialist Diplomas
Infocomm
Cloud Computing & Infrastructure
The 2022 Skills Demand for the Future Economy Report by SkillsFuture Singapore highlights that the Cloud, Systems and Infrastructure domain has high demand growth, and is one of the emerging domains for the Digital Economy.
This course is open for registration. Apply here.
About course
Course objectives
Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:
Design a scalable cloud-computing environment with availability and latency considerations
Configure essential cloud services and perform provisioning of cloud resources
Apply the cloud migration framework and cloud implementation knowledge
Perform day-to-day operations to automate, monitor, secure, maintain and troubleshoot cloud services necessary to support business applications.
Identify both technological and non-technological security threats and risks, and adopt mitigation measures to reduce the threats and risks in the cloud environment
Acquire fundamental skills in DevOps, which helps to gel application development and the operating environment to achieve deployment consistency and scalability in Cloud environments
Course description
The 2022 Skills Demand for the Future Economy Report by SkillsFuture Singapore highlights that the Cloud, Systems and Infrastructure domain has high demand growth, and is one of the emerging domains for the Digital Economy. Similarly, in the 2023/2024 report, knowledge and skills in Cloud were highlighted in digital job roles such as Data Analysts and Security Engineers. The SkillsFuture Jobs & Skills Insights in 2025 highlights demand for cloud professionals continue to soar as remote work, digitalisation and GenAI reshape industries.
These are areas fulfilled by the Specialist Diploma in Cloud Architecting & Management (SDCAM), which equips participants with the skills and knowledge in cloud computing architecting, cloud migration and implementation, cloud security, thus providing a pathway for those who aspire to pursue a career in the growing industry of Cloud Computing.
Target audiences
Individuals who possess a IT-related diploma or degree or adults working in IT jobs who are looking to upgrade their skills to specialise in cloud-centric roles such as Cloud Engineer, Solution Architect, Cloud Administrator, etc.
Schedule
Number of Lessons | Duration |
|---|---|
Three times a week(Weekday) | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Note: Lessons are mainly online with instructor-led learning and asynchronous E-Learning with some face-to-face sessions.
Company Sponsorship
If you are a company-sponsored course applicant, please seek assistance from your company's course coordinator to log in to STEP using the Corp Pass to generate a corporate application link. Your application would need to be submitted via the link generated. For more information about using the STEP portal, please refer to our step-by-step guide.
Course structure
TPG course reference No.
TGS-2021004755
Specialist Diploma in Cloud Architecting and Management
The Specialist Diploma in Cloud Architecting & Management consists of 2 Post-Diploma Certificates (PDC). Each certificate consists of 3 modules, each as shown below:
Post-Diploma Certificate in Cloud Architecting
Post-Diploma Certificate in Cloud Architecting
Module name | Module synopsis |
|---|---|
Cloud Computing Fundamentals | This module covers the basic architecture and functionality of cloud operating systems and network components required for a cloud deployment. |
Cloud Architecting | This module covers approaches to architecting cloud solutions based on industry-established frameworks, such as the AWS well-architected framework. |
Cloud Architecting Project | This project allows learners to apply the knowledge and skills gained from PDC in Cloud Architecting, covering Cloud Architecture to configure and provision cloud resources. |
Post-Diploma Certificate in Cloud Management
Post-Diploma Certificate in Cloud Management
Module name | Module synopsis |
|---|---|
Cloud Implementation | This module covers the challenges faced in migrating workloads to private and public clouds. |
Cloud Security and SysOps | This module will identify both technological and non-technological security threats and risks, and adopt mitigation measures to reduce the threats and risks in the cloud environment. They will also perform day-to-day operations to automate, monitor, secure, maintain and troubleshoot cloud services necessary to support business applications. |
Cloud Management Project | This project allows learners to apply the knowledge and skills gained from PDC in Cloud Management to manage cloud resources, incorporating elements of migration, automation, provisioning & deployment. |
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 an entrance test. The polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.
Conditional Offer
Graduating students (in their 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:
Relevant Qualification/ Certification | Eligible Module(s) for Exemption |
|---|---|
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner | C2309C Cloud Computing Fundamentals |
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate | C2309C Cloud Computing Fundamentals |
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate / AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate | C2309C Cloud Computing Fundamentals |
(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 qualifications/certification other than those stated above, but who have relevant prior learning, may also submit Module Exemption/ Module Credit & Grade Transfer applications for RP’s review and approval.
Course schedule
Course schedule information
Commencement Date | Duration | Mode and Venue | Schedule | Application Start and End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April & October | 1 Year | Mostly online with some Face-to-face lessons at RP @ Woodlands | Three times a week(Weekday) 6:30pm - 9:30pm | April Intake: From Jan |
Note: RP reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme and amend information without prior notice.
Refer to the Academic Calendar on the Republic Polytechnic website or key dates and important information to help you plan your learning journey.
How to apply?
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Company Sponsorship
If your company is sponsoring your course:
Ask your company’s course coordinator to log in to the STEP portal with Corp Pass and create a corporate application link for you.
Use this link to submit your application.
Need help? Check out our step-by-step guide for instructions on using the STEP portal.
Need more information?
Visit the Course Application page for full details on the application process.