Post Graduate CLOUD

Program in
COMPUTING
Table of Contents
About the Program 3

Key Features of the Post Graduate

Program in Cloud Computing 4

About the Post Graduate Program in Cloud Computing

in Collaboration with Caltech CTME 5

About Simplilearn 6

Program Eligibility Criteria and

Application Process 7

Learning Path Visualization 9

Program Outcomes 10

Who Should Enroll in This Program 12

Courses

Step 1 - Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator: AZ:104 13

Step 2 - Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate: AZ:204 15

Step 3 - Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies: AZ:300 17

Step 4 - Microsoft Azure Architect Design: AZ:301 19

Step 5 - AWS Solutions Architect SAA C02 21

Step 6 - AWS Developer Associate 23

Step 7 - AWS SysOps Associate 25

Step 8 - Cloud Computing Capstone Project 26

Caltech CTME Academic Master Classes 26

Elective 27

Certificates 28

Advisory Board Members 29

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About the Program

Accelerate your career with this acclaimed

Post Graduate Program in Cloud Computing, in
collaboration with Caltech CTME. This program
features the perfect mix of theory, case studies,
and extensive hands-on practice to master the
architectural principles and services of the top Cloud
platforms. You will learn to design and deploy highly
scalable, fault-tolerant applications and develop skills
to transform yourself into a Cloud professional.

This Post Graduate Program is designed for graduates

in any discipline and experienced professionals from
programming and non-programming backgrounds.
The program is based on a Blended Learning
approach that uses a combination of self-paced
videos, live virtual classes, hands-on projects, and
labs. Students also have access to mentorship
sessions, providing a high-engagement learning
experience and real-world applications to help master
essential Cloud Computing skills.

At the end of this program, learners will understand

the main principles of Cloud Computing and how they
are implemented in Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google
Cloud Platform. This program will enable students to
demonstrate their knowledge to implement use cases
and configuration options for Azure App Services and
App Service environments.

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 Key Features of the Post
Graduate Program in Cloud
Computing in Collaboration
With Caltech CTME

Caltech CTME Post Receive 30 CEUs

Graduate Certification from Caltech CTME

Online Convocation Master Classes

by Caltech CTME from Caltech CTME
Program Director instructor

Access to Caltech Physical Certificate

CTME Circle from Caltech CTME (on
Membership request)

300+ Hours of Blended 50+ Hours of Self-Paced

Learning Learning Course Content

30+ Hands-On Simplilearn Job

Projects with Assistance with
Integrated Labs IIMJobs (India Only)

Capstone Project in
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About the Post Graduate
Program in Cloud
Computing in Collaboration
With Caltech CTME

Founded in 1891, Caltech is a world-renowned science and

engineering institute that marshals some of the world’s brightest
minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental
scientific questions and pressing societal challenges. Caltech
prizes excellence and ambition. The contributions of Caltech’s
faculty and alumni have earned national and international
recognition, including 38 Nobel Prizes and nearly 60 National
Medals of Science. The Institute manages the Jet Propulsion
Laboratory (JPL) for NASA.

CTME is embedded in Caltech’s Division of Engineering

and Applied Science. Caltech CTME has a unique role to
play in applying the capabilities of scientists and engineers
to the challenges of today’s technology-driven businesses.
Caltech CTME applies executive education and professional
development directly to real-world problems. Caltech CTME
experts teach the tools and perspectives that elevate careers
and help companies achieve their goals.

Upon completing this program, you will receive:

Caltech CTME Post Graduate Certification

Caltech CTME Bonafide Certificate
Individual Course Completion Certificate for all the Courses
in the Learning Path from Simplilearn
Program Performance Report for the Entire Learning Path in
the Program
Receive 30 CEUs From Caltech CTME upon course
Completion
Access to Caltech Circle Membership
Physical Certificate with Caltech CTME Kit (On Request)
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About Simplilearn

Simplilearn is a leader in digital skills training, focused

on the emerging technologies that are transforming
our world. Our unique Blended Learning approach
drives learner engagement and is backed by the
industry’s highest course completion rates. Partnering
with professionals and companies, we identify their
unique needs and provide outcome-centric solutions
to help them achieve their professional goals.

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Program Eligibility
Criteria and Application
Process

Those wishing to enroll in the Post Graduate Program in Cloud

Computing in collaboration with Caltech CTME, will be required
to apply for admission.

Eligibility Criteria
For admission to this Post Graduate Program in Cloud
Computing, candidates:

Should have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with an

average of 50% or higher marks

May come from a non-programming background

Do not need to have prior work experience

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Application Process
The application process consists of three simple steps. An
offer of admission will be made to the selected candidates and
accepted by the candidates upon payment of the admission fee.

STEP STEP STEP

1 2 3

Submit an Application
Admission
Application Review

Complete the After you submit An offer of admission

application and include your application, a will be made to qualified
a brief statement of panel of admissions candidates. You can
purpose to tell our counselors will review accept this offer by
admissions counselors your application and paying the program fee.
why you’re interested statement of purpose
and qualified for this to determine your
Post Graduate Program qualifications and
in Cloud Computing. interest in the program.

Talk to an Admissions
Counselor
We have a team of dedicated admissions
counselors here to help guide you in the
application process and related matters.
They are available to

They are available to:

Address questions related to the

application

Assist with financial aid (if required)

Help you better understand the

program and answer your questions
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Learning Path

Electives
AWS Database Migration

Google Cloud Platform

Architect Training
Microsoft Certified Azure
Administrator: AZ:104

Microsoft Certified Microsoft

Azure Developer Azure Architect
Associate: AZ:204 Technologies:
AZ:300

AWS Solutions Microsoft Azure

Architect SAA C02 Architect Design: AZ:301

AWS
Developer AWS
Associate Sysops Associate

Cloud Computing
Capstone Project

Academic Master Classes – Caltech CTME

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Program Outcomes

At the end of this Post Graduate Program,

you will:

Understand the main principles of Cloud Computing and how

they have been implemented in Microsoft Azure and AWS

Design an Azure app service web app by using Azure CLI,

Powershell, and other tools

Manage subscriptions, billing, and role-based access control

regarding Azure users and groups

Manage security and identity for Azure solutions

Implement use cases and configuration options for Azure App

Services and App Service environments

Implement AWS security and testing, and become an expert in

AWS components such as S3, DynamoDB, Elastic Beanstalk, and
CloudFormation

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Set up GCP account and utilize GCP services: networking,
storage, content and delivery network

Understand Google Virtual Machines and how to work with them

Get an overview of AWS DMS, how the AWS Schema Conversion

tool works, types of AWS Database Migration Service

Select the appropriate AWS service based on data, compute,

database, or security requirements

Deploy, manage and operate scalable, highly available and

fault-tolerant systems on AWS

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Who Should Enroll in this
Program?

This program caters to those who are hoping to enter the

world of Cloud Computing or want to update their skills, as it is
designed and structured to accommodate various professional
backgrounds. Although there are no prerequisites for taking
this training program, individuals in the following roles and
disciplines are ideal for this course:

Fresh graduates who intend to take the plunge into the

Cloud job market
Professionals with any number of years of experience
working in either technical or non-technical job roles and
wish to build successful careers in the Cloud world
People working in the following roles will benefit the most
from the Post Graduate Program in Cloud Computing:
Solutions architects
Programmers
Cloud developers
Cloud software engineers
DevOps professionals

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 Microsoft Certified Azure
Administrator: AZ:104
STEP
Simplilearn’s Azure Administrator training provides you with
1 a deep understanding of the entire administrative lifecycle
in Azure environment. This Azure course shows you how to
maintain services related to computing, storage, network, and
2 security. Enhance your Azure Administrator skills and prepare to
ace the AZ-104 Azure Administrator exam.

3 Key Learning Objectives

After completing the Azure Administrator online training course,

4 you will be able to:

Manage subscriptions, billing, and role-based access control
regarding Azure users and groups
5 Utilize Azure Monitor to configure alerts and review the
Azure Activity Log
Deploy resources with ARM templates and organize Azure
6 resources
Implement, manage, and secure storage with shared access
keys, Azure Backup,and Azure File Sync
7 Store and access data using Azure Content Delivery Network
and the Import/Export service

8 Build, execute, manage, and monitor virtual machines in

Azure Portal with Azure PowerShell
Use Azure DNS domains, zones, record types, and resolution
methods
Execute site connectivity schemas comprising VNet-to-VNet
connections, and virtual network peering
Integrate, secure, and manage identities with Azure Active
Directory, Self-Service

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 Password Reset, Azure AD Identity Protection, and
integrated SaaS applications
Migrate servers to Azure
Implement use cases and configuration options for Azure
App Services, and App Service environments
Manage and secure web apps with backup, restore,
snapshot, and cloning

Course curriculum
Module 1 - Course Introduction

Module 2 - Identity

Module 3 - Governance and Compliance

Module 4 - Azure Administration

Module 5 - Virtual Networking

Module 6 - Interconnectivity

Module 7 - Network Traffic Management

Module 8 - Azure Storage

Module 9 - Azure Virtual Machines

Module 10 - Serverless Computing

Module 11 - Data Protection

Module 12 - Monitoring

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 Microsoft Certified Azure
Developer Associate: AZ:204
STEP
This Azure Developer Certification training aligns with the latest
1 (2020) edition of Azure Developer Certified Associate exam AZ-
204. AZ-204 is the updated version of the existing exam for the
Microsoft Azure Developer Associate: AZ-203. This exam verifies
2 your ability to select, develop, and implement Azure Cloud
technology solutions.

3 Key Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this online training course,

4 you will be able to:

Understand Azure application design and connectivity
patterns, Azure networking topologies, and Azure storage
5 facilities
Learn to create, read, update, and delete tables by using
code
6 Design an Azure app service web app by using Azure CLI,
PowerShell, and other tools
Create Azure functions including bindings and triggers
7 Create an Azure Container Service (ACS/AKS) cluster using
Azure CLI and Azure Portal

8 Develop media solutions that use AI services

Secure data solutions by using encryption, Azure
confidential computing, and SSL/
TLS communications
Develop asynchronous processing and understand how to
implement the appropriate asynchronous computer model
Implement autoscaling in your solution and code that
addresses the transient state
Learn how to implement large-scale, parallel, and high-
performance apps by using batches
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Course curriculum
Course Introduction Preview
Section 02 - Develop Azure Compute Solutions Preview
Section 03 - Develop for Azure Storage Preview
Section 04 - Implement Azure Security Preview
Section 05 - Monitor, Troubleshoot, and Optimize Azure
Solutions Preview
Section 06 - Connect to and consume Azure Services and
Third-Party Services

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 Microsoft Azure Architect
Technologies: AZ:300
STEP
The Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies AZ-300 online
1 training course prepares you for a career as a certified Azure
Cloud Solutions Architect. You will learn how to manage Azure
resources, configure and deploy virtual machines, and master
2 Azure Cognitive Services solutions as you become familiar with
the Azure platform.

3 Key Learning Objectives

After completing this online Azure certification training course,

4 you will be able to:

Manage Azure subscriptions and resources
Configure, deploy, and manage virtual machines and
5 networks
Evaluate and perform server migration to Azure
Implement and manage advanced virtual networking and
6 application services
Manage and secure identities

7 Select compute and storage solutions

Perform hybrid networking
Evaluate the throughput and structure of data access
8 Create web applications using PaaS
Create apps and services running on Service Fabric
Use Azure Kubernetes Service for health monitoring and
maintenance
Develop long-running tasks and distributed transactions
Configure a message-based integration architecture
Develop for asynchronous processing and autoscaling
Create Azure Cognitive Services solution

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Course curriculum
Lesson 01 - Quick Start
Lesson 02 - Overview of Azure
Lesson 03 - Create and Configure Virtual Machines
Lesson 04 - Automate Deployment of Virtual Machines
Lesson 05 - Virtual Machines
Lesson 06 - Analyze Resource Utilization and Consumption
Lesson 07 - Create and Configure Storage Accounts
Lesson 08 - Manage Virtual Networking
Lesson 09 - Connectivity Between Networks
Lesson 10 - Manage Azure Active Directory
Lesson 11 - Manage Hybrid Identities
Lesson 12 - Migrate Servers to Azure
Lesson 13 - Configure Serverless Computing
Lesson 14 - Implement Load Balancing
Lesson 15 - Implement Multi-Factor Authentication and Role-
Based Access Control
Lesson 16 - Create Web Apps by Using PaaS
Lesson 17 - Design and Develop Apps That Run in Containers
Lesson 18 - Implement Secure Data Solutions
Lesson 19 - Develop for Azure Storage - Cosmos DB
Lesson 20 - Develop for Azure Storage - Relational DB
Lesson 21 - Develop for the Cloud

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 Microsoft Azure Architect
Design: AZ:301
STEP
This Azure training course covers the more advanced activities
1 on the Azure platform, such as managing Azure resources,
configuring and deploying virtual machines and networks,
mastering Azure AD, and securing data. You will also learn
2 how to identify data storage options, integrate SaaS service on
Azure, author deployments, and more.

3 Key Learning Objectives

After completing this online Azure certification training course,

4 you will be able to:

Manage security and identity for Azure solutions
Integrate SaaS services available on the Azure platform
5 Compare and analyze database options in Azure
Monitor and automate Azure solutions

6
Deploy resources with Azure Resource Manager
Choose the correct backup option for infrastructure and
data hosted in Azure

7 Automate the deployment of future resources for backup

recovery or scaling purposes
Build Azure IaaS-Based Server Applications
8 Deploy network infrastructure for use in Azure solutions
Integrate Azure solution components using messaging
service

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Course curriculum
Lesson 01: Course Introduction
Lesson 02: Information Gathering
Lesson 03: Identity Security
Lesson 04: Authentication and Authorization
Lesson 05: Design for Risk Prevention for Identity
Lesson 06: Monitoring for Identity and Security
Lesson 07: Design a Data Management Strategy
Lesson 08: Data Flow
Lesson 09: Design a Data Protection Strategy
Lesson 10: Design for Data Monitoring Platform
Lesson 11: Azure Site Recovery
Lesson 12: Design for High Availability
Lesson 13: Design Data Archives
Lesson 14: Deployment
Lesson 15: Migration
Lesson 16: Integration
Lesson 17: Storage

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 AWS Solutions Architect
SAA C02
STEP
This AWS Solutions Architect Certification training will enable

1 you to design, plan, and scale AWS implementations utilizing

over 70 Cloud Computing services. The course is aligned
with the latest AWS exam featuring Amazon designated best

2 practices.

Key Learning Objectives

3 By the end of this AWS training, you will be able to:

Formulate solution plans and provide guidance on AWS

4 architecture best practices

Design and deploy scalable, highly available, and fault-

tolerant systems on AWS
5 Identify the lift and shift of an existing on-premises
application to AWS

6 Decipher the ingress and egress of data to and from AWS

Select the appropriate AWS service based on data, compute,

database, or security requirements

7 Estimate AWS costs and identify cost control mechanisms

Course curriculum
8
Lesson 00 - Course Overview

Lesson 01 - AWS Overview

Lesson 02 - Designing Highly Available, Cost-efficient, Fault-

tolerant, and Scalable Systems

Lesson 03 - Identity Access Management (IAM)

Lesson 04 - Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

Lesson 05 - Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)

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 Lesson 06 - Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)

Lesson 07 - Amazon Route 53

Lesson 08 - Databases

Lesson 09 - Application Services

Lesson 10 - Security Practices for Optimum Cloud

Deployment

Lesson 11 - Disaster Recovery

Lesson 12 - Troubleshooting

Lesson 13 - AWS Solutions Architect Exam

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 AWS Developer
Associate
STEP
Simplilearn’s AWS Developer Associate training builds upon the

1 skills learned from the AWS Technical Essentials course. This

course will teach you how to write code and design scalable
applications, implement application security and testing, and

2 develop expertise with key AWS components such as S3,

DynamoDB, Elastic Beanstalk, and CloudFormation.

3 Key Learning Objectives

By the end of this AWS Developer Associate Certification
course, you will be able to:
4
Plan, design, develop, and deploy scalable and elastic cloud
solutions using AWS

5 Write code that optimizes performance of AWS services

Recognize and implement code-level application security

(IAM roles, credentials, and encryption)
6 Identify and implement the appropriate architecture for
development, testing, and staging environments

7 Identify and deploy secure procedures for optimal Cloud

deployment, and maintenance

Develop and maintain applications written for S3,

8 DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, SWS, Elastic Beanstalk, and
CloudFormation

Identify and implement Cloud security best practices

Course curriculum
Lesson 01 - AWS Overview

Lesson 2 - Identity Access Management - IAM

Lesson 3 - Elastic Cloud Compute - EC2

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 Lesson 4 - Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)

Lesson 5 - DB Services

Lesson 5 - DynamoDB

Lesson 6 - Cost Management

Lesson 7 - Application Services

Lesson 8 - Management Tools, Lambda and Kinesis

Lesson 9 - AWS Software Development Kit and Command

Line Interface

Lesson 10 - Amazon DNS Service Route 53

Lesson 11 - Virtual Private Cloud- VPC

Lesson 12 - AWS Security Features

Lesson 13 - CloudFront and CloudWatch

Lesson 14 - Troubleshooting

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 AWS SysOps Associate

This AWS SysOps training is a prerequisite to the DevOps

STEP
Engineer Certification. You will learn how to migrate on-premise
applications to AWS, control the flow of data to and from AWS,
1 master the AWS management console, implement operational
cost controls, and enhances your ability to leverage AWS
resources and services efficiently.
2
Key Learning Objectives
3 By the end of the course you’ll be able to:

Deploy, manage, and operate scalable, highly available, and

4
fault-tolerant systems on AWS
Migrate an existing on-premises application to AWS
Ensure data integrity and data security on AWS technology

5 Select the appropriate AWS service based on compute, data,

or security requirements
Identify appropriate use of AWS operational best practices
6 Understand operational cost control mechanisms and
estimate AWS usage costs

7 Course curriculum
Lesson 01 - Course Introduction
8 Lesson 02 - Monitoring and Metrics
Lesson 03 - Networking
Lesson 04 - Analysis and Cost Effectiveness in AWS
Lesson 05 - Security
Lesson 06 - Data Management
Lesson 07 - High Availability
Lesson 08 - Deployment and Provisioning
Lesson 09 - Best Practices for AWS SysOps Administrator
Associate Practice Projects
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 Capstone Project

STEP This Cloud Computing Capstone project will give you an

opportunity to implement the skills you learned throughout

1
this program. Through dedicated mentoring sessions, you’ll
learn how to solve a real-world, industry-aligned Cloud
problem. The project is the final step in the learning path
and will enable you to showcase your expertise in Cloud
2 Computing to future employers.

4
Academic Master Classes
5 – Caltech CTME
Attend online interactive Master Classes conducted by the
6 instructor from the Caltech CTME and get insights about
advancements in the Cloud domain and understand why it
has become important for any organization to understand
7 and implement Cloud Computing skills to scale up.

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Elective Course

AWS Database Migration

This course will demonstrate the key functionality of AWS
Database Migration Service (DMS) and will help you understand
how to easily and securely move databases into the AWS Cloud
platform to take advantage of the cost savings and scalability of
AWS.

Google Cloud Platform Architect

Training
Simplilearn’s Google Cloud Platform Architect certification
program will aid you with the skills needed to advance
your career in Cloud architecture and become a certified
Google Cloud Architect Professional. The course covers IAM,
Networking, Cloud Storage, and much more. This online
GCP Architect certification course introduces you to the
comprehensive and flexible infrastructure and platform services
provided by Google Cloud Platform. You will learn to analyze
and deploy infrastructure components, such as networks,
storage systems, and application services.

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Certificates

Upon completion of this Post Graduate Program in Cloud

Computing, you will receive the Post Graduate Certification from
Caltech CTME. You will also receive certificates from Simplilearn
for each of the courses in the learning path. These certificates
will testify to your skills as an expert in Cloud.

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Advisory Board Members

Rick Hefner
Leadership, Systems Engineering

Rick Hefner, PhD, specializes in systems development

and maintenance; project management; Lean Six
Sigma; process improvement, technology transfer;
and risk management. His experience spans over 35
years. Dr. Hefner recently served as Director of Process
Management at Northrop Grumman Corporation, where
he managed corporate process initiatives related to
Lean Six Sigma and program management. Previous
positions at Northrop Grumman (formerly TRW)
included managing technology process initiatives
and helping to establish the corporate engineering
and program management processes. Previously, at
Aerospace Corporation, Dr. Hefner was the Director of
their Software Development department.

He served as an engineer, technical specialist, project

manager, and section manager. Dr. Hefner has also
worked with companies in the communications,
electronics, and health sciences industries, including
Applied Physics Laboratory, Ares Management,
Boeing, DRS Technologies, Herbalife, Honeywell, Jet
Propulsion Laboratory, John Deere, L-3 WESCAM,
Maytag, Motorola, Pacific Bell, Raytheon, Schlumberger,
Southern California Edison, St. Jude Medical, Toshiba,
U.S. Navy, and Xerox. Dr. Hefner is credited with over
200 publications and presentations. He earned his PhD
from the University of California, Los Angeles, in applied
dynamic systems control. He received his MS and BS
from Purdue University in interdisciplinary engineering.

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Disclaimer: All programs are offered on a non-credit basis and are not transferable to a degree.

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