Cloud Computing for Business (Digital4Business)

This Cloud Computing for Business module provides a thorough exploration of Cloud Computing technologies, focusing on their impact, challenges, and benefits in the realm of digital business transformation. Students will delve into the fundamental aspects of Cloud Computing, assessing key principles, frameworks, and methodologies necessary for effective implementation.

The course also addresses governance and security challenges, guiding students to evaluate various cloud security architectures and deployment strategies. Additionally, the module covers a wide range of cloud services, including storage, machine learning, compute, analytics, and quantum computing. Students will learn to critically assess these services and develop strategies to harness their potential for driving business transformation.

Key Details

The Cloud Computing for Business module is designed to shape the digital leaders of tomorrow. Students will gain a deep understanding of how to leverage scalable and flexible IT resources to drive innovation and efficiency in business operations.

Combining synchronous and asynchronous learning, it features advanced teaching strategies like problem-based learning, gamification and the flipped classroom approach, all guided by expert tutors. Students will delve into cloud principles, governance, security, and a wide range of services, leveraging AI to enrich their learning experience and drive business transformation.

The course is assessed through a project (100% of marks), which will examine your comprehensive and practical understanding of the material.

• Classroom and demonstrations: 36 hours
• Practical work/tutorials: 24 hours
• Independent learning: 190 hours
• Total: 250 hours
• Credit points: 10 ECTS

Learning objectives

Upon completing this module, participants will be able to:

• Assess core principles, frameworks, development methodologies and tools for the adoption of Cloud Computing solutions to support and enable digital business transformation
• Critically analyse the governance and security challenges associated with cloud-based systems to identify and evaluate candidate cloud security architectures and deployment strategies
• Evaluate and assess the intersection and impact of Fog and Edge Computing in relation to Cloud Computing
• Critically appraise the wide range of existing and emerging cloud services (e.g., storage, machine learning, compute, analytics, quantum computing, etc.) and develop strategies to leverage such services for digital business transformation

Subjects covered

The Cloud Computing for Business module covers a comprehensive range of topics essential for mastering cloud technologies and driving digital transformation:

• Cloud Computing Introduction
• Enterprise Digital Architecture & Digital Transformation
• Cloud Strategy for Digital Transformation
• Cloud Adoption
• Cloud Security I
• Cloud Security II
• Cloud Native
• Capacity Assessment & Optimisation
• Scope of Cloud Services
• Fog & Edge Computing
• Cloud Governance
• Emerging Topics in Cloud Computing

Through this module, you will develop a mastery of cloud computing principles and technologies, design and implement effective cloud strategies, gain expertise in cloud security practices, and support digital transformation initiatives. This robust curriculum ensures you are well-prepared for roles such as cloud architect, cloud security specialist, IT consultant, and digital transformation leader.