Student Experience

Support for Students in our Certificate Programs

Student Success Coach

Once you are admitted to one of our certificate programs, you will have the option to work with our student success coach. The coach is here to help you through the enrollment process, and develop a custom program plan based on your preferred academic timeline. Once you're taking courses the success coach will ensure you're aware of the academic resources available to you, and will be present to help you stay on-track with course assignments. 

We know life happens particularly for adult and professional learners who have many variables impacting their lives. If a life event requires you to adjust your academic plans, the student success coach is a resource to help you adjust your academic plan accordingly. 

Technology Support

Life can be complex, and we’re here to make sure learning online won’t be. If you have questions or need support, you’ll find the help you need 24/7. Learning is delivered seamlessly through Canvas, honed over years of use and continually updated to ensure your experience is easy and intuitive. You’ll have access to UVA’s complete Canvas support resources, and if you have questions, the Canvas support team is available around the clock, every day of the week.

Technology extends well beyond your learning platform, so whether you have issues with connections, passwords, or software, the UVA Information Technology Services team has you covered. You can chat, call or email for support and expect a quick response no matter the time of day or day of week.

Standard Course Schedule - Cloud Computing Certificate

The certificate in cloud computing can be completed in 12 months by enrolling in 2 courses per term. There are five required courses and one elective course to earn your certificate. Classes are typically scheduled as follows. 

Required Courses

IT 3000 Cloud Computing Foundations
Offered Every Semester

IT 3100 Cloud Architecture and Design 
Offered Every Other Semester – Currently offered Fall 2024, Summer 2025, and Spring 2026

IT 3110 Networking Fundamentals
Offered Every Other Semester – Currently offered Spring 2025, Fall 2025, and Summer 2026

IT 3405 Database Management and Administration
Offered Every Other Semester – Currently offered Spring 2025, Fall 2025, and Summer 2026

IT 3410 Introduction to Python and Software Development
Offered Every Other Semester – Currently offered Fall 2024, Summer 2025, and Spring 2026

Elective Courses

IT 3120 Cloud Infrastructure Management
Offered Every Spring

IT 3130 Cloud Security 
Offered Every Summer

IT 3140 Cloud DevSecOps 
Offered Every Fall

Please note that SCPS may cancel, modify, or make substitutions as deemed necessary in any given semester, which may affect the length of time to complete the certificate.

Browse this semester's course offerings or use the SIS Class Search to find classes offered this semester.