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Program Code: CC511
CIP Code: 11.0902
PGWP Eligible: Yes
Credential: Ontario Graduate Certificate
Start Dates: January, May, September
Program Length: 2 semesters
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Program Overview

Humber’s Cloud Computing Ontario Graduate Certificate provides you with the knowledge, skills and practices to become an integral part of cloud development and delivery in a variety of organizations. Utilizing a case methodology approach, students are exposed to everyday business challenges in order to develop experience in areas such as virtualization, architecting cloud solutions, data storage, security and automation.

Seven courses in the first semester are designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills in cloud computing to students who may have a wide range of backgrounds. In the second semester, courses offer more advanced topics such as cloud solution architecture, cloud security, automation, big data and DevOps in cloud computing.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will have the skills to apply cloud computing principles, methodology and techniques to design and implement enterprise level applications hosted in virtual platforms in effective, secure and resilient infrastructure.

The program offers an option of online delivery of courses in the evening hours for working IT professionals to upgrade their skills to cloud computing technology. This option is not available to international students.

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Courses

At Humber, courses are delivered in a variety of formats:

In-Person - An in-person course is delivered fully on campus.

Online Asynchronous (A) - An online asynchronous course has no fixed class schedule and allows students to engage with the course at different times according to their needs. Faculty provide modules, which are completed independently by the students according to established deadlines.

Online Synchronous (S) - An online synchronous course is delivered fully online and requires faculty and students to participate in real-time according to a fixed schedule. Classes are scheduled for a specific day and time.

Hybrid - A hybrid course is a combination of in-person and online classes and follows a set schedule. Students must be available to attend in-person classes at scheduled times during the semester.

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program, by campus. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment. Preferences for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Some Humber programs are also delivered fully online, where all courses are delivered online.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada on Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

Course code and Name Delivery Type by Location
Course Code Course Name North Lakeshore IGS DL/Online
Semester 1
CCGC 5000 Operating Systems In-Person N/A N/A Online (S)
CCGC 5001 Virtualization In-Person N/A N/A Online (S)
CCGC 5003 Application Programming In-Person N/A N/A Online (S)
CCGC 5004 Databases In-Person N/A N/A Online (S)
CCGC 5005 Project Management In-Person N/A N/A Online (S)
CCGC 5006 Career Development in Cloud Computing In-Person N/A N/A Online (S)
CCGC 5500 Cloud Solution Architecture In-Person N/A N/A Online (S)
Semester 2
CCGC 5501 Cloud Security In-Person N/A N/A Online (S)
CCGC 5502 Automation In-Person N/A N/A Online (S)
CCGC 5504 DevOPS for Cloud Computing In-Person N/A N/A Online (S)
CCGC 5505 Cloud Computing Capstone Project In-Person
Online (S)		 N/A N/A Online (S)
CCGC 5506 Emerging Technologies in Cloud Computing N/A N/A N/A N/A
CCGC 5507 AI and Machine Learning in Cloud Computing N/A N/A N/A N/A

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Your Career

Cloud computing is everywhere, and it is experiencing tremendous growth. Graduates of this program will be able to work in all types of cloud environments - public, private and hybrid clouds, and in all sectors of industry including cloud service providers, government, banking, commerce, enterprise, telecommunications, as well as small- and medium-size organizations.


Graduates of the program will have the ability to:
• design and deploy new cloud-computing architecture and systems
• design and implement applications that support web services, databases, automation and security processes
• develop test methods to analyze effectiveness of enterprise cloud solutions to provide recommendations for improvement
• recommend optimal strategies to migrate legacy systems into the cloud environment


Career options include, but are not limited to, cloud solution architect, cloud security architect, cloud solution consultant, software architect, software engineer, development operations engineer, cloud engineer, data engineer, cloud system engineer and cloud system administrator. The graduates of this program will also be able to take cloud-computing certifications offered by various vendors and organizations such as AWS, Microsoft and Google.

Program Availability

Start dates between Sept 2024 - Aug 2025
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Jan 2025 Block-Based North Open
May 2025 Online Online Open
May 2025   Downtown (IGS) Open
May 2025   North Open
Start dates between Sept 2025 - Aug 2026
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Sep 2025 Block-Based North Open
Sep 2025 Online Online Open
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Jan 2026 Block-Based Downtown (IGS) Open
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Start dates between Sept 2024 - Aug 2025
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Jan 2025 Block-Based North Open
May 2025 Online Online Not Available
May 2025   Downtown (IGS) Open
May 2025   North Open
Start dates between Sept 2025 - Aug 2026
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Sep 2025 Block-Based North Open
Sep 2025 Online Online Not Available
Sep 2025 Block-Based Downtown (IGS) Open
Jan 2026 Block-Based Downtown (IGS) Opening Soon
Jan 2026 Block-Based North Opening Soon

Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

International students in Canada could be eligible for an automatic scholarship*.  Apply now!

Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.

Start dates between Sept 2024 - Aug 2025
START DELIVERY LOCATION STATUS
Jan 2025 Block-Based North Closed
May 2025 Online Online Not Available
May 2025   Downtown (IGS) Open
May 2025   North Open
Start dates between Sept 2025 - Aug 2026
START DELIVERY LOCATION STATUS
Sep 2025 Block-Based North Open
Sep 2025 Online Online Not Available
Sep 2025 Block-Based Downtown (IGS) Open
Jan 2026 Block-Based Downtown (IGS) Opening Soon
Jan 2026 Block-Based North Opening Soon

Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

International applicants outside of Canada can apply through Humber International. Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.

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How to Apply

Domestic Students

Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by July 15, 2024 to receive your Application Fee Credit. Applications for September will remain open as long as the program availability status shows Open.

To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber’s program pages, search by availability, or ontariocolleges.ca.

To see where you are in the admissions process, visit the Admissions Road Map.

International Students

If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.

Contact Us

Admissions Questions

General Enquiries

Call 416-675-3111 or email enquiry@humber.ca. If you have already applied, be sure to check your application status on myhumber.ca.

Domestic Applicants Enquiries

Domestic applicants can book a one-on-one advising appointment with an admissions representative.

International Applicants Enquiries

Contact the International Centre for information about full-time programs (including the International Graduate School), how to apply and to follow up on your submitted application.

Program-Specific Questions

Speak to the Program Co-ordinator about the course curriculum, projects and career options.

Imran Muhammad, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 5276
imran.muhammad@humber.ca

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How To Become An Apprentice

Becoming an Apprentice

Find an employer willing to sponsor you as an apprentice.

Contact the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to register as an apprentice.

Work with your employer approximately one year before attending Humber.

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If you’re in high school – grade 11 or 12 – you can earn co-op education credits through work placements in some skilled trades.

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How to Apply

Domestic Students

Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program.

To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber’s program pages, search by availability, or ontariocolleges.ca.

To see where you are in the admissions process, visit the Admissions Road Map.

International Students

If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.

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Transfer & Pathway Advising

Book a virtual appointment with a Student Mobility Advisor learn more about getting Transfer Credit(s) for previous post-secondary experience, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR), and Pathways options.

Admission Requirements

Admission selection is based on the academic criteria indicated. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.

Admission selection is based on the following three requirements:

  • Academic

    To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

    • A bachelor’s degree, advanced diploma, diploma or equivalent, in InformationTechnology 

    Mature Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.

    College Transfer Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

    University Transfer Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

  • English Language Proficiency

    All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

  • International Credit Evaluation

    Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

International Academic Equivalency

Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please enter your location or choose detect my location to see the requirements for your country below.

Post-Admission Requirements

Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).

Equipment & Device Requirements

Semester 1

Details and Specifications Specifications
Processor Intel i7 (Quad core or higher)
OS Windows 10
Memory Minimum 16 GB of RAM expandable to 32 GB
Storage Minimum 250 GB storage space (SSD preferable)
Other Wireless 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Built-in Ethernet port (strongly recommended), Long battery life (strongly recommended), Minimum 1TB portable external hard drive (USB 3.0)

Program-Specific Questions

Speak to the Program Co-ordinator about the course curriculum, projects and career options.

Imran Muhammad, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 5276
imran.muhammad@humber.ca

Fees & Financial Aid

The 2024/2025 fee for two semesters was:

  • domestic: $7,364.54
  • international: $21,699.08

Fees are subject to change.

Fees by Semester

Domestic Fees International Fees

Financial Aid, Scholarships and Bursaries

Understand the costs associated with coming to Humber and explore resources available from first year to your final year on Student Fees and Financial Resources.

Scholarships

Humber Scholarships

Find out more about scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible for, visit Student Scholarships. International students can visit International Student Scholarships.

Humber Bursaries

Bursaries are available for Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs primarily based on financial need, visit Humber Bursaries.

External Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Find out more information about external scholarships and bursaries, visit External Awards.

Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.

Explore Opportunities through Humber Pathways

Humber Pathways include:

  • Opportunities to build on your college education and complete your diploma or degree at Humber.
  • Degree and graduate study opportunities at other institutions in Ontario, Canada and abroad.
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