Cloud Foundations
Cloud Foundations
- Study facts
- Prog. CodePCLF1
- NQF Level5.1
- Credits60
- Valid fromH24
- Dated14.08.2024
- Version1.1
- Study modeFull-time, Part-time
- Program manager
Cloud computing is a new buzzword in IT and a strategic choice many businesses make. Azure is the Microsoft cloud service, ranging from simple web services and virtualised computers to support for IoT, AI and machine learning. During the first semester, this program focuses on general network infrastructure, server technologies and the transition from on-premises to cloud environments. The second semester focuses on general cloud computing theories with a practical basis in the fundamentals of Azure, the Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365. We will also look at security aspects related to cloud computing, with a practical basis in Azure Security, Compliance, and Identity.
Technology is developing rapidly, and the demands for processing, performance, storage, and availability are steadily increasing. Consequently, many organisations are moving toward cloud-based environments, and there is a growing demand for qualified personnel in this field.
The study program aims at everyone interested in ICT and wants a practical and hands-on education with promising work prospects. The study program is suitable for candidates without previous experience in the field of study and as further education for people with prior upper secondary education, vocational education or work experience within IT or ICT.
The digital classroom
All students at Noroff have access to a digital classroom, referred to as the learning platform. Here the student can access relevant academic and practical information about the study programme. The learning platform also contains learning content, activities, delivery deadlines, work requirements and assessments for every course.
Online
Online studies are flexible since students can study from anywhere and at their own pace according to the academic progression and scheduled deadlines. Students access their learning material for each course through the learning platform, and discussion forums are used for communication between fellow students and teachers. Lectures and live-stream sessions are not a part of the delivery model online but may be given as an add-on.
Vocational education at Noroff can expand career opportunities and lay lifelong learning foundations. Throughout the programme, students will familiarise themselves with key competencies relevant to industry employment.
Career opportunities
After graduation, the candidate may qualify for work within these areas:
- IT Consultant
- Junior Cloud Engineer
- Junior Cloud Architect
- Network Consultant
- IT Associate
Further studies
After graduation, the candidate may qualify to enter the second year of the Network and IT security program at Noroff for a higher professional degree.
The Norwegian Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning (NQF) defines the levels of qualifications in the Norwegian educational system. These levels describe what a learner knows, understands, and can do as a result of a learning process. Categories in NQF are defined as:
Knowledge: Understanding theories, facts, principles, procedures in the discipline, subject area and/or occupation.
Skills: Ability to utilise knowledge to solve problems or tasks (cognitive, practical, creative and communication skills).
General Competence: Ability to independently utilise knowledge and skills in different situations.
After graduation from this programme, students have acquired the following learning outcomes:
The candidate:
- has knowledge of foundational cloud terminology and concepts.
- knows elementary concepts and the relationship between on-premises and cloud-based services.
- has knowledge of processes and tools that are used in cloud-based environments.
- has knowledge of processes necessary to understand the reasons and effects of the transition to a cloud-based environment.
- has insight into relevant regulations, standards, agreements, and quality requirements within cloud-based environments and services.
- has insight into fundamental standards and procedures for securing elements in a cloud-based environment.
- knows the IT industry, emphasising cloud environments, and is familiar with terminologies and concepts in this field.
- can update their vocational knowledge through, for example, vendor-specific information and publicly available publications.
- understands the importance of cloud services from an economical, flexible and user perspective.
The candidate:
- can apply vocational knowledge to practical and theoretical problems transitioning from on-premises to cloud-based or hybrid environments.
- can apply vocational knowledge to solve cloud-based issues using elements and resources such as virtual machines, storage space and recourse groups.
- can apply vocational knowledge to solve problems related to handling large datasets, data analytics, and data visualisation.
- can apply vocational knowledge to practical and theoretical problems related to cloud services and solutions.
- masters relevant vocational tools, materials, techniques and styles to participate in a sound transition from on-premises to cloud-based environments.
- masters relevant vocational tools, materials, techniques and styles to implement basic cloud-based resources and services and can find information and material that is relevant to vocational problems in cloud-based and hybrid environments.
- can study an on-premises infrastructure and identify issues related to a potential transition to the cloud.
- can study a situation in cloud services and identify subject-related issues and what measures need to be implemented.
The candidate:
- understands the ethical principles that apply when working with both on-premises, cloud-based and hybrid environments.
- understands the ethical principles that apply when working with data processing in cloud services.
- has developed an ethical attitude about handling data and resources in cloud environments.
- has developed an ethical attitude concerning transitions from on-premises to cloud-based or hybrid environments.
- can carry out work based on the needs of organisations, teams, or customers.
- can build relations with their peers in both on-premises and cloud-based environments and with external target groups.
- can develop work methods, products and/or services relevant to on-premises environments and the potential transition to cloud.
- can develop work methods, products and/or services relevant to cloud-based environments.
| Course code | Course name | Semester | Weeks | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCLF1-OC30 | On-Premises Computing | 1 | 19 | 798 | 30 |
| FCLF1-CC30 | Cloud Computing | 2 | 19 | 798 | 30 |
| Total | 38 | 1596 | 60 | ||
Noroff offers an engaging and student-active learning experience that prepares candidates for professional working life through unique and industry-relevant teaching and learning activities governed by the current learning outcomes. Teaching and learning engage students in the learning process by promoting a holistic understanding of the different issues and challenges relevant to the subject areas. By fostering critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication, students will develop lifelong learning skills.
Activities can vary for campus and online delivery and are composed of theoretical and practical approaches, providing students with the best possible outcome for each course. Noroff distinguishes between teacher and student-led activities. Both are equally important and tailored to each course’s educational approach. Teaching and Learning activities used in the courses are outlined in the course descriptions.
For all online studies, English is the primary language for teaching. English can also be used as the teaching language on some campuses.
Assessment impacts the student’s learning significantly and concludes if the student has achieved the intended learning outcome and, if so, at what level. Assessments include summative and formative methods depending on the content of the learning outcome of each course.
A course usually consists of one or more work requirements. The most common is compulsory course assignments that assess the acquired competencies outlined in the course learning outcomes. Course assignments are assessed as Passed/Failed or graded from A to F, after which verbal or written feedback is provided. Tests can also evaluate students’ achievements and are usually used in combination with compulsory assignments.
Online studies may also require students to deliver one or more compulsory module assignments during a course. This is to follow up and support the online students’ learning path. Module assignments can be used as learning activities for campus students.
Work requirements and assessment methods for each course are described in the course descriptions.
Documentation
When coursework requirements and final exams are completed and assessed, the results are announced on the learning platform. After completing and passing the programme, a diploma is issued to the student.
Re-Examination
It is possible to re-sit all courses according to the guidelines clearly outlined in the school’s regulations and procedures. This is defined in the quality handbook.
Information about equipment requirements is available here: Cloud Foundations | Online Study Program (noroff.no)
Online students are required to purchase and maintain their equipment.
There are three ways to meet the admission criteria and be enrolled as a student:
1. By upper secondary education (videregående skole)
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Higher education entrance qualification from Norway or abroad
2. By Norwegian vocational upper secondary education
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Documented vocational qualifications diploma (yrkeskompetanse) within Dataelektronikerfaget, Automatiseringsfaget, IT-driftsfaget og IT-utviklingsfaget etc.
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Documented craft certificate (fag og svennebrev) within: Automatiker, dataelektroniker, IT-driftstekniker, IT-utvikler etc.
3. Prior learning and work experience
More information about admission requirements is available on our webpage under Admission Requirements.