| COURSE DELIVERY METHOD | DURATION | TOTAL CREDITS | 2025-2026 TUITION |
 ON CAMPUS ONLINE |
1 YEAR | 18 | See Tuition & Fees Here |
Master the skills to design, build, and secure powerful cloud systems. BAU’s Cloud Engineering Certificate gives you hands-on experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure, security, and data analytics – preparing you for high-demand careers in the digital economy.
Located in Washington, D.C., you’ll be steps from leading tech companies and cloud providers, opening doors to internships, networking, and roles like Cloud Engineer, Cloud Architect, and Cloud Developer.
Core Requirements: 18 Credits (6 courses). A minimum grade of C required for all courses.
| Course Code | Course Name | Pre Requisite | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMPS 211 | Computer Networks | 3 | |
| CMPS 315 | Operating Systems | CMPS 122 | 3 |
| ISIT 225 | Cloud Computing | 3 | |
| ISIT 325 | Cloud Data Storage | ISIT 225 | 3 |
| ISIT 335 | Cloud Security | ISIT 225 | 3 |
| ISIT 345 | Cloud System Administrator | ISIT 225 & CMPS 315 | 3 |
Students must have a computer system that meets the following general requirements: (Most computers are equipped with these components.)
* For detailed descriptions of each course, please visit the BAU Academic Catalog.
As a BAU Cloud Engineering graduate, you’ll have the skills and credentials to design, build, and secure cloud-based systems for organizations of all sizes. Potential career paths include:
With Washington, D.C.’s thriving tech and research ecosystem at your doorstep, you’ll have direct access to internships, networking, and job opportunities that set you apart in the global market.
Dr. Pipop Nuangpookka is the Chair of Information Sciences and Engineering at Bay Atlantic University. He started teaching in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity disciplines in 2007. His research interests are Non-Destructive Method of Detecting Hardware Attack, PII Security Controls, Web Server Protection, and Bilingual Translator Programming. He is a co-author of scholarly papers published in the Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges/ACM digital library, including “Hardware-Tampering Security Risks in the Supply Chain” and “Fileless Malware and Programmatic Method of Detection.
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