Cyber: Cloud Computing Honors or DE

Cyber: Cloud Computing - Honors or DE

Grades: 11, 12 | Credit: 1 | +0.50 weight for Honors, 1.0 weight for DE | Prerequisite: Cyber: Network Admin 1 or Cyber: Cisco 1

Students focus on cloud infrastructure, deployment, security models, and the key considerations in migrating to cloud computing. This course covers the technologies and processes required to build traditional, virtualized, and cloud data center environments, including computation, storage, networking, desktop and application virtualization, business continuity, security, and management. An internship opportunity may be available with this course; where students combine classroom instruction and supervised on-the-job training in an approved position with continuing supervision throughout the school year.

For Dual Enrollment - Students must meet the college admission criteria. For more information about dual enrollment courses, visit this site.

Professional Certification Opportunity: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam

Have questions about these courses? Please contact:

Augustine Arthur

Advanced Info Technology & Computer Science Teacher, HS

Career Connections

Career Pathway Examples for Cyber: Cloud Computing

The study of Network Administration with additional post-secondary study may lead to these careers:

Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists *Bright Outlook*
Computer Network Support Specialists
Computer Network Architects
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects *Bright Outlook*

BLS Info - Check it Out!

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033. About 356,700 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently. Demand for these workers will stem from greater emphasis on cloud computing, the collection and storage of big data, and information security. The median annual wage for this group was $104,420 in May 2023, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $48,060.

FBLA Student Organization

Future Business Leaders of America is the largest business Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) in the world. Each year, FBLA helps more than 230,000 members in middle school, high school, and college prepare for careers in business.

FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.

FBLA Goals:

Develop competent, aggressive business leadership
Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work
Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise
Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community
Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism
Encourage and practice efficient money management
Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty
Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals
Facilitate the transition from school to work

For more information about FBLA visit the organization's website.