Cloud Architecture - Microcredential - Waterford
This module aims to equip students with a comprehensive theoretical and practical appreciation of best practices in cloud architecture. We make extensive use of Amazon Web Services (AWS) throughout the module.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 9 NFQ) | Minor | South East Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
3 Months Blended
Entry Requirements
Applicants will normally require an Honours Degree in Computing or equivalent. The course is targeted at IT professionals who would participate in the programme on a part-time basis and complete the programme over two years.
Applicants who don't currently meet the entry requirements may be able to advance their application using the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) mechanism. RPL allows candidates to make a case that they do meet entry requirements through a combination of formal certified learning and learning through experience (most typically work experience).
Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English. Please see our English Language Requirements for details.
Further information
Starting September 2026
You will learn how to design and deploy secure and robust cloud computing infrastructure and applications. Lab exercises will guide you through the set-up of a wide variety of components and services on the AWS global infrastructure. In these exercises you will be exposed to such topics as performance, availability, security, monitoring and maintenance, fault tolerance, cost effectiveness, automation, messaging and notifications, database management, microservices, load balancing, event-driven scaling, and geographic considerations.
SETU is a member institution of AWS Academy and this module is based on high-quality authorised AWS curriculum material. On completion of this module, students are actively encouraged and supported to take the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate exam
This course is comprised of one 10-credit module. On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Demonstrate a mastery of the knowledge and skills related to the use of cloud-based platforms, storage and networking infrastructure.
Compare and contrast leading approaches to data storage in the cloud.
Propose and justify scalable, robust and cost-effective configurations for deploying software applications to the cloud, in ways that meet the varying requirements of such applications.
Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate this knowledge with recommended best practices to design and deploy cloud architecture solutions.
Implement secure practices for optimum cloud deployment and maintenance.
Jerry Horgan
jerry.horgan@setu.ie