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AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate

Continuing Education Workforce Certificate

Format

Online

Location

Online

Possible career opportunities for those with an AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate include IT Specialist, Network Administrator, Network Coordinator, Network Manager, and Systems Administrator. An AWS SysOps Administrator manages and operates the AWS infrastructure, configuring networking, managing storage, and setting up databases. They are responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of systems and services running on AWS.

This program prepares students to take the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate exam. The program teaches systems operators and anyone performing cloud operations functions how to manage and operate automatable and repeatable deployments of networks and systems on AWS. Students learn about cloud operations functions, such as installing, configuring, automating, monitoring, securing, maintaining, and troubleshooting these services, networks, and systems. This program also covers specific AWS features, tools, and best practices related to these functions.

Successful candidates must be self-motivated and independent learners, detail-oriented, have strong analytical skills, the ability to take direction, and the ability to work both independently and as a team member.

AWS has approximately 33% of the market share among today's most extensive cloud services. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, overall employment of Network and Computer Systems Administrators is projected to grow 10% from 2020 to 2030 in Maryland. Projected annual job openings in Maryland are 1,180. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.lightcastcc.com/.

Program Course Sequence

Prerequisite

Course Number

Course Title

Course Hours

Textbook Information

(approximate cost; subject to change)

Costs

T=Tuition/F=Fees

PCO444

AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

7

Included in course fee

$695

T-$75/F-$620

Course Series

Course Number

Course Title

Course Hours

Textbook Information

(approximate cost; subject to change)

Costs

T=Tuition/F=Fees

PCO445

AWS Technical Essentials

7

Included in course fee

$695

T-$75/F-$620

PCO446

Cloud Operations on AWS

21

Included in course fee

$2,025

T-$200/F-$1,825

Course Series Totals:

28

$2,720
T-$275/F-$2,445

Course Series & Prerequisite Totals:

35

$3.415
T-$350/F-$3,065

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