Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Platforms Specialization

Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Platforms Specialization

Learn the Fundamentals of Cloud Computing. Learn cloud computing, data networks, and virtualization to build a strong cloud foundation.

Instructors: Philip Matuszak

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3 course series

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Intermediate level

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4 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Build toward a degree

Learn more

What you'll learn

Understand cloud computing concepts and technologies.
Design and manage data networks.
Implement virtualization within cloud environments.

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Specialization - 3 course series

This specialization introduces learners to the fundamentals of cloud computing, covering data networks, cloud technologies, and virtualization. Learners will gain hands-on experience with cloud platforms and tools, preparing them for advanced cloud roles.

Applied Learning Project

Learners will design and implement a fully functional cloud-based network environment, applying virtualization, networking, and cloud architecture principles to provision virtual machines, configure software-defined networking, establish secure connectivity, and optimize resource utilization. There is no required capstone project for this specialization.

Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's

Course 163 hours

What you'll learn

Learners will be given real-world examples, with best practices and business use cases related to the content on hand.
Network-related security threats as well as mitigation steps will be discussed to give insight on how communications mediums can be exploited.
The use of several network reconnaissance and communication analyzer tools will be used to examine network traffic.

Cloud Computing Technologies - Master's

Course 284 hours

What you'll learn

Learn how to create infrastructure from Cloud Native APIs in the command line
Learn about the 5 components of cloud computing and cloud native thinking

Operating System Virtualization - Master's

Course 371 hours

What you'll learn

Each successful student in this course will become familiar with hypervisors, virtualization terms, infrastructure considerations, and appropriate use cases. While designed to give an overview of today’s Virtualization technologies and methods, students in the course will gain enough practical knowledge to begin deploying various hypervisors and virtual machine environments using current industry standard platforms.

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Philip Matuszak

Illinois Tech

4 Courses3,370 learners

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This Specialization is part of the following degree program(s) offered by Illinois Tech. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

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No, it’s not required—but it is recommended that you follow the course sequence listed on the specialization landing page. This order is designed to help you build your skills progressively, from foundational concepts to more advanced topics.

No, this specialization is open to all MOOC learners. You do not need to be an admitted degree-seeking student to complete the specialization and receive a Coursera–IIT co-branded non-credit certificate.

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Platforms Specialization

What you'll learn

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Advance your subject-matter expertise

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Specialization - 3 course series

Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's

What you'll learn

Cloud Computing Technologies - Master's

What you'll learn

Operating System Virtualization - Master's

What you'll learn

Instructors

Offered by

Build toward a degree

Master of Information Technology

Why people choose Coursera for their career

New to Cloud Computing? Start here.

Open new doors with Coursera Plus

Advance your career with an online degree

Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

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Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Platforms Specialization

What you'll learn

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Advance your subject-matter expertise

Earn a career certificate

Specialization - 3 course series

Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's

What you'll learn

Cloud Computing Technologies - Master's

What you'll learn

Operating System Virtualization - Master's

What you'll learn

Instructors

Offered by

Build toward a degree

Master of Information Technology

Why people choose Coursera for their career

New to Cloud Computing? Start here.

Open new doors with Coursera Plus

Advance your career with an online degree

Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?

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