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The Graduate Certificate in Cloud Computing and Virtualisation introduces the knowledge, capabilities and communication skills needed to design and manage cloud computing architectures in a business context.

This course is part of the Australian Government’s Job-Ready Graduates Package which means you can upskill or retrain for less. Start your Graduate Certificate in 2023 and save up to 71% on your course fees – read more here.

Duration

8 months part-time

Intakes

Six sessions a year

Study Mode

Online

Units of Study

4 Subjects

Course Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Cloud Computing and Virtualisation equips computing professionals with a thorough understanding of cloud and virtualisation technologies within a business framework. Additionally, it serves as a stepping stone to Master’s studies in networking, cloud computing, and virtualisation.

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

  • demonstrate and apply knowledge of current trends in areas such as network administration, cloud computing, virtualisation, and networking architectures;
  • investigate and critically reflect on emerging IT networking developments, particularly those that relate to cloud computing and virtualisation;
  • apply appropriate technical skills and critical thinking techniques to solve complex computer networking problems within a business context;
  • pursue further study within the computer networking, cloud computing and virtualisation discipline areas.

Why Study With Us?

 

Study on Your Terms: 100% Online

Our computing course is entirely online, designed for flexibility. Access lectures, forums, assignments, and enjoy 24/7 tech support, all with a simple mouse click.

 

Equipped for Real-World Success

Crafted with insights from industry stalwarts and delivered by experienced academics, our course is a passport to a thriving career in computing and IT. As Charles Sturt stands as one of Australia’s foremost IT educators, rest assured you’re learning from the best.

 

Tailored Learning for Your Ambitions

Choose two academic and two industry-centric subjects, allowing you to align your degree with your aspirations. From cloud exploration to cyber security and digital marketing, chart your unique educational journey.

 

Career Opportunities

 

Armed with the Graduate Certificate of Cloud Computing and Virtualisation, you’ll be primed for leadership positions in cloud computing across Australia and abroad. Whether you see yourself as a cloud architect, network designer, cloud security expert, or even spearheading your own consultancy, the sky’s the limit

 

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Course Structure

ITC513

Wireless Communications

ITC514

Linux Server Administration

ITC540

IT Infrastructure Management PG

ITC542

Networking Fundamentals

ITC558

Programming Principles

ITC560

Internet of Things

ITC561

Cloud Computing

ITC568

Cloud Privacy and Security

ITC593

Network Security and Cryptography

ITC595

Information Security

ITE512

Incident Response

ITE513

Forensic Investigation

ITE514

Professional Systems Security

ITE516

Hacking Countermeasures

ITE523

Virtualisation

ITE526

Practical Internetworking

ITE527

Server Administration

ITE531

Architecting Cloud Solutions

ITE532

Containers and Virtualisation

ITE533

Cyber Security Management

ITI581

Cyber Security Fundamentals

Entry Requirements

Even if you don’t hold a tertiary qualification, your professional achievements or extensive work experience might be your gateway to the Graduate Certificate in Cloud Computing and Virtualisation.

Our Graduate Certificate in Cloud Computing and Virtualisation is closely knit with the Master of Cloud Computing and Virtualisation. Treat it as a standalone qualification, or use it as a springboard into the Master’s program, carrying forward full credit for your efforts.

Finishing the Graduate Certificate not only enriches your skills but also opens doors to the Master of Cloud Computing and Virtualisation. Interested in applying? All the details are over on our ‘How to Apply’ help page.

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Fees

Domestic Student

$3890 AUD per subject

International Student

$4124 AUD per subject

More information on Fees can be found on the Fees page. If you want to reduce your cost per course you may be eligible for credit.

Credit

If you’ve acquired some industry certification or completed prior post graduate study, you might be eligible for some academic credit. And here’s some good news – you won’t be charged fees for any subjects you get credit for.

Want a rough idea of the credits you might score from Industry Exams? Just fill out our Credit and Eligibility Form.

We’ll be able to confirm your credit once you’re officially enrolled.

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Sample Assessment

Assessments in your subjects will take a variety of forms, all designed to test and enhance your learning. You might be called upon to sit an exam, write a marketing plan, design an application, produce a video presentation, sit a quiz or any number of tasks. Why not try a small sample based on the exam from the subject ITE514 – Professional Systems Security?

  1. Because upkeep of preventive measures is labour intensive
  2. Because it is difficult to implement preventive measures
  3. Because prevention alone is an expensive option
  4. Because even the best preventive measures are subject to failure
Answer: D
  1. The input data exceeds the memory allocated for it.
  2. A buffer overflow is the common result of a SYN flood attack.
  3. Data is formatted differently than expected by the receiving process.
  4. There is insufficient input data to fill the program’s memory buffer.
Answer: A
  1. An unusable address
  2. A broadcast address
  3. A standard IP address
  4. A network address
Answer: B
  1. Impersonating a corporate VP over the phone
  2. Sending an e-mail that persuades a user to open a dangerous attachment
  3. Dumpster diving for sensitive corporate information
  4. Sending a popup window asking the user to re-authenticate
Answer: C
  1. More complex
  2. Connection oriented
  3. Faster
  4. Guaranteed delivery
Answer: C
  1. It broadcast itself to remote hosts with a spoofed address, echoing it to machines all over the Internet.
  2. It mailed itself to the first 50 entries in a victim’s Microsoft Outlook address book.
  3. It invaded root DNS servers, pointing addresses everywhere to infected hosts.
  4. It opened a user’s Internet Explorer browser to a site with the virus.
Answer: B
  1. They are assigned by the local ISP.
  2. They fall into the range 127.0.0.0/8.
  3. They are non-routable on the Internet.
  4. They are often used by services that must contact other services running on the same machine
Answer: A
  1. Semi-public
  2. Public
  3. Private
  4. Intranet
Answer: A
  1. They are difficult for valid users to guess.
  2. Frequently administrators do not know they are there and attackers do.
  3. They are usually hard to obtain.
  4. A default password can never be removed from a system.
Answer: B

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