Kitchener,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Virtualization and Cloud Computing in Waterloo Canada | Conestoga College
Conestoga College
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Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
15,383
(c. USD11,190.35)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The field of Information Technology constantly evolves, with Virtualization and Cloud Computing emerging as key specialties. Businesses are transitioning their physical IT infrastructure (computers and networks) to virtual cloud platforms. This virtualization approach enables organizations to strategically upgrade their current systems with public, private, or hybrid cloud options, leading to cost efficiency, improved administration, and reduced infrastructure maintenance. Additionally, enterprises are adopting cloud services through purchase or lease arrangements, eliminating the need for on-premise hardware installations. Specialized expertise in these domains is essential for organizational success. This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program focuses on practical, hands-on training in Virtualization and Cloud Computing methodologies. Students will develop crucial competencies in assessing, planning, and deploying cloud systems, managing distributed workloads, ensuring business continuity, executing cloud migration plans, and integrating diverse solutions. Program completers will be equipped for advanced roles in IT and Data Center operations.
Duration: 1 year
Intake: May 2024
Location: Waterloo
Qualification: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent in a computing, information technology or engineering field with an overall average grade of B or above
Applicants with transcripts from institutions where the language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum test score on one of the following language proficiency tests or equivalent scores from another internationally recognized English language test:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 88
- CAEL 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
- PTE Academic 58
- Conestoga English Language Test (CELT) Band 6
Tuition
CAD
15,383