Diploma of Applied Cloud Technology (ONLINE)

Because, more than just a buzzword, cloud computing is vital to the day-to-day operations of millions of enterprises of all sizes. It is widely acknowledged as one of the fastest growing areas in the IT sector. It has transformed the way networking, data storage and processing, application development and infrastructure provisioning is accomplished. The La Trobe Diploma of Applied Cloud Technology offers you the chance to improve your employability by adding fundamental cloud skills and knowledge to your CV.

La Trobe University in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) have created world first applied cloud technology qualifications. The 100% online delivery method by Didasko enables new sector entrants, career changers and existing IT workers to undertake learning in a sensible and convenient manner. It allows you to combine online studies with early entry to the workforce and/or career enhancement, whilst continuing online study.

Skills and knowledge of cloud computing is critical for companies to deliver on their digital transformation strategy. Cloud services provide a natural platform for optimising existing IT systems to increase operational efficiencies, while driving business agility and growth. Cloud computing has transformed the way networking, data storage and processing, application development and infrastructure provisioning is accomplished.

After completing year 1 of your degree, you will be awarded with an applied diploma, should you decide to exit your degree at this point. You can add this qualification to your résumé and move forward with your career plans.

Qualification Diploma of Applied Cloud Technology

Credit points 120 credit points

Expected income $50K-60K

Certifications Gain up to 3 industry certifications

CSE1SPX - Sustainability Practices

In this subject, students are introduced to developing and implementing a workplace sustainability policy in line with a current theoretical framework and modifying it to suit the interconnections between the economy, society and the environment. Students identify, analyse and evaluate information to develop, monitor and modify organisational policies in accordance with legislative and organisational goals and changing business circumstances. During this process, they are required to communicate and consult with internal and external stakeholders. The subject also introduces students to planning, sequencing and using systematic and analytical processes to research and gather data and to evaluate outcomes of decision-making to identify improvement. This subject addresses La Trobe’s Sustainability Thinking Essential. Sustainability Thinking entails deep appreciation of how the choices we make affects the natural, economic, social, political and cultural systems – now and in the future.

CSE1ITX - Information Technology Fundamentals

CSE1ISX - Information Systems

CSE2NFX - Network Engineering Fundamentals

CSE1OFX - Object Oriented Programming Fundamentals

CSE1IOX - Intermediate Object Oriented Programming

CSE1CFX - Cloud Foundations

CSE2DCX - Database Fundamentals on the Cloud