Overview
The Minor/Specialist Certificate in Cloud Computing provides students with critical knowledge and practical skills in cloud technologies. As cloud computing becomes a cornerstone of modern virtual work and learning environments, there is an urgent need to meet industry demands in this fast-evolving field.
Curriculum
The specialist certificate consists of 5-6 courses, including 4 compulsory and 1-2 elective courses, which can be completed within 2 years.
Courses with an asterisk can stack towards the BSc Information and Communication Technology.
For courses with ^, students need to have prior background or completed prerequisite courses before they can take this course. Please refer to the curriculum plan for more information.
| Course | Skill |
|---|---|
| ICT114 Computer Architecture* | Understand and apply core computer architecture concepts, including data representation, subsystem integration, and instruction execution. |
| ICT246 Operating Systems* | Learn core OS functions, compare OS types, manage processes and memory, use virtual machines, and perform Linux tasks and security. |
| ICT263 AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner* | Learn AWS Cloud basics, key services, security, pricing, and create virtual private clouds. |
| ICT366 AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate*^ | Apply AWS architectural principles and best practices to design scalable, reliable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructures using AWS managed services and the Well-Architected Framework. |
AWS Certifications
For AWS-related courses, students can gain Amazon Web Services (AWS) certifications if they pass the certification examination. The certifications are valuable in showcasing specific AWS expertise, such as machine learning or deploying, managing and operating workloads on AWS.
Eligibility
The specialist certificate is open to CET students as well as students enrolled in an undergraduate programme. Students enrolled in an undergraduate programme can take the specialist certificate as a minor.
- At least 18 years of age.
- GCE A-Level with two passes (prior to 2006) or two H2 passes (from 2006), local polytechnic diploma, International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma, or NUS High School diploma.
- Applicants with a ITE diploma or other diploma qualifications plus an acceptable SAT or ACT (with writing) score may be considered for admission on a case by case basis.
- If not, at least 5 GCE O-Level passes and an interview.
Fees
For CET students, please click here for the course fees. SkillsFuture Credit and other schemes may be used to offset the course fees.
The application fee is $60 (before GST) for first-time CET applications, which is non-refundable.
For students enrolled in an undergraduate degree programme, undergraduate course fees apply.
Completion
To attain the specialist certificate, students need to pass all the courses. Students are encouraged to complete all the courses within 3 years.
Upon meeting the requirements, CET students can apply for the certificate. They can go on to pursue BSc Information and Communication Technology, subject to the admission requirements of the programme. Only relevant courses with at least a C grade can stack towards the bachelor’s degree.
Students enrolled in BSc Information and Communication Technology or any other undergraduate programme will be automatically issued the certificate upon meeting the requirements.
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