Cloud Architecture & Administration (CAA)

Starts in January, May, September

Campus

Newnham, Markham Campus - Seneca International Academy

Duration

2 Semesters (8 Months)

Credential Awarded

Ontario College Graduate Certificate

School

School of Information Technology Administration & Security

Program and course delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.

International students: review Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility before choosing program and course delivery.

About the Program

The Cloud Architecture & Administration graduate certificate program will provide you with knowledge and skills to become an essential part of a modern information technology (IT) team. You will learn how to effectively and securely integrate IT infrastructure, including cloud services, internet of things devices and traditional on-premises equipment. You will also develop an understanding of potential issues with privacy and the law and how to mitigate those risks. During the program, you will gain essential leadership and management skills, providing opportunities for you to advance in your career.

An optional work-integrated learning experience will offer an opportunity to expand your learning and apply skills to real-life work settings. You will also work on a capstone project that integrates knowledge and skills obtained throughout the program.

Part-time option is available >

Computer Requirements

16 GB RAM minimum
256 GB SSD Hard Drive (500+ GB would be better)
Quad-core i7 2.4GHz or better
Video card (2GB RAM minimum/4GB RAM recommended)
Webcam

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

support cloud computing infrastructure
data storage and management solutions
integrating cloud services and on premises systems
understanding best practices for security protocols
design and implement comprehensive information security architecture
project planning and management
leadership and communication skills

Work Experience

Optional Work Term

Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

Review eligibility requirements for work-integrated learning

Work-Integrated Learning Model
Year	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3
Year 1	Study Term 1	Study Term 2	Work Term

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

desktop and application support technician
computer technician
help desk technician
cloud administrator
computer and systems manager
IT analyst
IT consultant
IT administrator

Hear From Our Students

"The program was very informative and valuable,” says Mansimran Kaur, a recent graduate of Seneca’s CAA program. “Many courses provided us with the technical knowledge and skills that the industry demands. Most of the questions that I was asked in my interview were related to the topics I was taught at Seneca. I can truly say that these courses were very well designed in terms of content and difficulty level.”

Mansimran Kaur