St Johns College Cloud Computing

Course Aim

This Cloud Computing course is designed to introduce students to the Cloud Computing discipline. Students become familiar with the fundamentals of software programming in languages which are Cloud standards. Networking, computer hardware and operating systems are also presented with an emphasis on how they relate to the cloud. Key modules in Virtualisation Support and Distributed Systems are also studied.

On completion successful students may progress to Cloud Computing Level 6, other education opportunities or to the labour market.

Course Content
Virtualisation Support
Programming and Design Principles
Fundamentals of OO Programming
Operating systems
Computer Systems Hardware
Maths for IT
Distributed Systems
Networking Essentials
Communications
Work Experience

Requirements

• Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent
• For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.