Synopsis
Topics
- Introducing Cloud Computing
- Business Economics and Performance Benefits
- Cost Management and Cloud Advisor
- Virtualisation
- Infrastructure-As-A-Service
- Illustrative IaaS Providers
- Platform-As-A-Service
- Illustrative PaaS Providers
- Container and Serverless Computing
- Software-As-A-Service
- XaaS
- Addressing Performance Challenges in Cloud
- Monitoring and Planning for Outages
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Cloud Security
- Governance, Compliance, Legal and Ethical Consideration
Learning Outcome
- Describe true cloud elements and differentiate cloud types
- Apply business economics to evaluate a cloud provider
- Analyse SaaS, PaaS and IaaS solutions
- Evaluate architecture based on cloud technology
- Assess performance, business continuity and security issues in cloud environments
- Analyse data privacy, compliance and legal issues in the cloud
- Recommend IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS technologies
- Formulate calculation for practicing cloud economics
Who Should Attend
Executive roles requiring ICT.
Relevance of Course to employment/upskilling/reskilling
ICT335 builds cloud computing, virtualization, and cloud solution evaluation skills, supporting employment and upskilling in cloud architecture, IT strategy, and digital transformation roles.
Admissions Prerequisites
- Diploma or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Please refer to Undergraduate CET Admission Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate CET Modular Courses.
Schedule
| Week | Lesson | Day | Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Tuesday | 7pm - 10pm | Introducing Cloud Computing, Business Economics and Performance Benefits, Cost Management and Cloud Advisor |
| 3 | 2 | Tuesday | 7pm - 10pm | Virtualization, Infrastructure-As-A-Service, Illustrative IaaS Providers |
| 5 | 3 | Tuesday | 7pm - 10pm | Platform-As-A-Service, Illustrative PaaS Providers, Container and Serverless Computing |
| 7 | 4 | Tuesday | 7pm - 10pm | Software-As-A-Service, XaaS |
| 9 | 5 | Tuesday | 7pm - 10pm | Addressing Performance Challenges in Cloud, Monitoring and Planning for Outages, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery |
| 11 | 6 | Tuesday | 7pm - 10pm | Cloud Security, Governance, Compliance, Legal and Ethical Consideration |
Assessments
The overall course grade is determined by
- Assignments, Online Test, Written Exam
Trainer Info
Mr Ning Wei is a highly experienced cloud solution architect with over 20 years in the ICT industry, specializing in public and private cloud architectures, cloud adoption, governance, security, and large‑scale enterprise implementation. As a Microsoft Azure Technical Trainer, he possesses deep expertise across Azure infrastructure, migration, DevOps, containers, and application architecture. His strong background in cloud strategy and system integration enables him to connect cloud technologies to business needs. He is also a Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
Mr John Lim is an accomplished IT educator and industry leader with over 20 years of global experience in computer networking, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and IT systems. Since 2019, he has taught ICT courses at SUSS, leveraging his deep expertise in system administration, cloud computing, networking, and security. His background includes serving as Head of Learning & Product Management at Cisco, where he led global curriculum development and trained over 20,000 instructors across 170 countries. With extensive certifications, John brings strong technical mastery and pedagogical experience to ICT teaching.
Ms Lina Yang is an experienced infosecurity and cloud professional with strong expertise in cloud computing, cybersecurity governance, network security, and cloud service operations. She teaches Cloud Computing courses at different IHLs, bringing hands‑on experience with AWS and Huawei Cloud. Her background includes designing and deploying cloud‑network security infrastructures, implementing ISO27001 governance, and leading incident response and vulnerability management. As an AWS Certified Solutions Architect and SysOps Administrator, she brings practical cloud architecture knowledge highly relevant to the course.
Course Completion requirements
- Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.
- Participants are required to complete all surveys and feedbacks related to the course.
- The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice.
- Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice.
Course Fees, payment and refund policy
| International Participants | Singapore Citizens (below 40yrs), Permanent Residents | Singapore Citizens (40yrs and above) SkillsFuture Mid - Career Enhanced Subsidy1 | Enhanced Training Support for SMEs2 (Singaporean and PRs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Course Fees (A) | $1,927.00 | $1,606.00 | $1,606.00 | $1,606.00 |
| SSG Grant Rate (B) | 0% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| SSG Grant (C) | - | $1,124.20 | $1,124.20 | $1,124.20 |
| Nett course fees (A) - (C) = (D) | $1,927.00 | $481.80 | $481.80 | $481.80 |
| 9% GST on Nett course fees (E) | $173.43 | $43.36 | $43.36 | $43.36 |
| SSG Enhanced Funding Rate (F) | 0% | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| SSG Enhanced Grant (G) | - | - | $321.20 | $321.20 |
| Total nett course fee payable, including GST (D) + (E) - (G) = (H) | $2,100.43 | $525.16 | $203.96 | $203.96 |
For the various payment modes, please refer here.
For the refund policy, please refer here.
For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:
Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email: [email protected]