Issued 23 December 2025
• Cloud computing fundamentals and concepts • Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) • Cloud deployment models (public, private, hybrid) • Virtualization and cloud infrastructure basics • Cloud networking and storage concepts • Cloud security and shared responsibility model • Cloud cost management and optimization basics • Cloud monitoring, reliability, and availability • Ethical and professional considerations in cloud computing
Upon successful completion of this professional diploma, learners will be able to: • Explain core cloud computing concepts and architectures • Distinguish between cloud service and deployment models • Support basic cloud infrastructure and application deployments • Apply foundational cloud security and governance principles • Understand cost, performance, and reliability considerations in the cloud • Support organizational adoption of cloud technologies • Demonstrate foundational competence for entry-level cloud roles
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