OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE

CLOUD ADMINISTRATOR

Pioneering Cloud Services for Business Success.
  • Full-time: 2 years
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  • SAQA ID: 118699
  • NQF: 4
  • CREDITS: 149
Why Choose the Occupational Certificate Programme?

Explore the exciting world of Cloud Technology as a Cloud Administrator, where you can contribute to the seamless operation of vital cloud services. This course equips you with the skills to collaborate with cloud engineers and management teams, ensuring the establishment and maintenance of efficient cloud networks for clients. You’ll delve into performance management, business planning, product costing, and ethical behaviour, gaining a comprehensive understanding of industry dynamics while honing essential workplace knowledge and people skills.

Prepare to excel in a tech-driven world with this qualification.

Course Information

You may enter the programme, with:

  • NQF Level 4 qualification
The Cloud Administrator Occupational Certificate is accredited by the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations (QCTO). On successful completion of the programme, the student will receive a statement of result from Berea College of Technology and upon meeting the EISA requirements, receive an Occupational Certificate: Cloud Administrator from the QCTO.

Berea College of Technology (Pty) Ltd is registered as a Private Higher Education Institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), with registration number 2000/HE07/004.

On successful completion of the programme, the student will receive a statement of result from Berea College of Technology and upon meeting the EISA requirements, receive an Occupational Certificate: Cloud Administrator from the QCTO. All Examinations are set and administered by Berea College of Technology.

EISA is a single, national assessment which leads to competent learners being awarded Occupational Certificates.

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Knowledge Modules:
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing
  • Cloud Computing Elements
  • Containers, Cloud Native and Kubernetes
  • Cloud Security, Risks, Vulnerabilities and Mitigation
  • Data and Databases in the Cloud
  • Fundamentals of Cloud Computing Platforms
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing Governance,
    Legislation and Ethics
  • 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) and Future Skills
  • Design Thinking Principles for Innovation
Practical Skill Modules:
  • Conduct Effective Server Maintenance and Optimisation
  • Monitor On-Demand Availability of Data Storage,
    Storage Capacity and Storage Services over the Internet,
  • Provide Cloud Network Administration and Support for
    Optimal Performance
  • Ensure Integrity of the Cloud Ecosystem by
    Implementing Security Measures
  • Access and Visualise Structured Data Using
    Spreadsheets
  • Participate in a Design Thinking for Innovation
    Workshop
  • Function Ethically and Effectively in the Workplace
Work Experience Modules:
  • On-Demand Availability of Server Resources and
    Services over the Internet
  • On-Demand Availability of Data Storage, Storage
    Capacity and Storage Services over the Internet
  • Ensure Availability and Reliability of Network
    Connection According to Workflow and Security
    Protocols

Contact a career consultant on campus or online, who will take you through the affordable Occupational Certificate pricing structure and explain our flexible payment options.

Customised study materials which meet the programme outcomes can be accessed from the Learner Management System, Moodle. A prescribed book list is available from the academic manager at the start of the programme, although the study guide available on Moodle will sufficiently cover the exam requirements.

Moodle is an online platform, where registered students receive their study materials and other online support material with zero data costs.
  • Explore engaging online content, crafted by subject matter experts.
  • Access to customised academic repository with assignments, videos and PowerPoint lessons.
  • 24-hour access.

Once you have achieved the Occupational Certificate professional training, you can progress to other programmes offered by us or you can earn credits from public tertiary education institutions.

Refer to the SAQA fact sheet for more options to study further.

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