Occupational Certificate: Cloud Administrator

Occupational Certificate: Cloud Administrator NQF Level 4

SAQA ID: 118699

Cloud Administrator speaks to the increasingly technology-driven economy. Cloud Computing is one of the Fourth Industrial Revolution drivers of change in the economy and is also aligned to the development of human capital as described in the future of work by the Presidential Commission on the 4th Industrial Revolution (PC4IR). Furthermore, the qualification stems from the MICT SETA Sector Skills Plan (18/19) which identifies change drivers as: Digitisation and convergence, analytics and big data, Information security, cloud computing and Internet of Things.

This qualification will prepare learners to conduct administration, maintenance and monitoring of servers; configure, deploy, manage, maintain and troubleshoot cloud ecosystems, and networks services for optimal performance. With this qualification the ICT sector will be strengthened and prepared for future developments and growth in cloud computing.

Course objective

Implement the cloud management service.
Monitor and maintain specific elements of the cloud, cloud users, the cloud environment and overall cloud performance.
Maintain security protocols to secure cloud environments against unauthorised access, threats, and other risks.

Duration

This qualification is run over 12 months.

Delivery Method

Training will take place using the tried-and-tested benefits of instructor-led learning. For large groups (10 or more), training times can be arranged according to your date and time requirements, delivered on-site at your premises or through a host company.
Alternatively, individual learners can join an open group by clicking on the Enquire/Register Now button.

Who Should Attend

The qualification is intended for anyone who is looking for an opportunity to work as one of the following careers:
Cloud Specialist
Cloud Engineers
Cloud Architects
Programmer Manager

Prerequisites

To ensure that you align your learners to the appropriate qualifications, we have built in a thorough pre-assessment process. Entry requirements for this course include:
NQF Level 3 Qualification

Price

R32,995.00 per person

Modules

The qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge Modules (Theory), Practical Modules and Work Place Modules as follows:

Knowledge Skill Modules

252301-001-00-KM-01, Introduction to Cloud Computing, Level 4, 8 Credits.
252301-001-00-KM-02, Cloud Computing Elements, Level 4, 8 Credits.
252301-001-00-KM-03, Containers, Cloud Native and Kubernetes, Level 4, 4 Credits.
252301-001-00-KM-04, Cloud Security, Risks, Vulnerabilities and Mitigation, Level 4, 3 Credits.
252301-001-00-KM-05, Data and Databases in the Cloud, Level 4, 6 Credits.
252301-001-00-KM-06, Fundamentals of Cloud Computing Platforms, Level 4, 3 Credits.
252301-001-00-KM-07, Introduction to Cloud Computing Governance, Legislation and Ethics, Level 4, 1 Credit.
252301-001-00-KM-08, 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) and Future Skills, Level 4, 4 Credits.
252301-001-00-KM-09, Design Thinking Principles for Innovation, Level 4, 1 Credit.

Practical Skills Module

252301-001-00-PM-01, Conduct Effective Sever Maintenance and Optimisation , Level 4, 8 Credits.
252301-001-00-PM-02, Monitor On-Demand Availability of Data Storage, Storage Capacity and Storage Services over the Internet, Level 4, 8 Credits.
252301-001-00-PM-03, Provide Cloud Network Administration and Support for Optimal Performance, Level 4, 16 Credits.
252301-001-00-PM-04, Ensure Integrity of the Cloud Ecosystem by Implementing Security Measures, Level 4, 8 Credits.
252301-001-00-PM-05, Access and Visualise Structured Data Using Spreadsheets, Level 4, 8 Credits.
252301-001-00-PM-06, Participate in a Design Thinking for Innovation Workshop, Level 4, 3 Credits.
252301-001-00-PM-07, Function Ethically and Effectively in the Workplace, Level 4, 4 Credits.

Workplace Skills Module

252301-001-00-WM-01, On-Demand Availability of Server Resources and Services over the Internet, Level 4, 20 Credits.
252301-001-00-WM-02, On-Demand Availability of Data Storage, Storage Capacity and Storage Services over the Internet, Level 4, 16 Credits.
252301-001-00-WM-03, Ensure Availability and Reliability of Network Connection According to Workflow and Security Protocols, Level 4, 20 Credits.