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Start your path for a career in cloud computing
With an industry-recognized certificate from ASU and AWS
About the certificate
Learn skills for an introductory-level job in Cloud Computing.
In this online program, you’ll take three ASU Universal Learner Courses that leverage the AWS Cloud Computing Certificate, along with hands-on Labs and Knowledge Activities that prepare you for the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification and beyond. With expert guidance, you’ll tackle hands-on labs, study real-world case studies, and gain a strong foundation in AWS.
Upon completion, you’ll receive a co-branded credit-eligible, industry-recognized certificate from ASU and AWS (Amazon Web Services), as well as nine credit hours that you can apply as electives towards a bachelor’s degree.
Total cost for the program is $1,275.
How it works
Sign up for your first course!
Verify your identity then pay just $25 to start your first course, Cloud Foundations.
Take course
Do assignments. Take exams. Get a grade.
Get Academic Credit
Like your grade? Pay just $400 to add this to your ASU College Transcript.
Repeat steps 2-4 with final 2 courses
Once all three courses are complete, and you convert each course for credit, you’ll receive the industry-recognized AWS Cloud Computing ASU Certificate.
Why pursue this credential with ASU?
Begin today
Everyone is eligible and you only pay the $400 conversion fee if you pass the class.
Earn college credit
Completion of this credit-eligible, industry-recognized ASU certificate allows for nine credit hours of elective college credit within three courses. ASU credits can transfer to other accredited colleges and universities as well.
Receive an Industry Validated Credential
The co-branded program leverages the Amazon Web Services cloud labs known as Cloud Academy Foundations that will help you get your AWS Certification in various fields such as AWS Cloud Architecture and AWS Speciality Exams.
Earn Admission to ASU
For learners 22 years of age and older, successful completion of this certificate with a 2.75 GPA allows you to meet the aptitude requirements for general university admission at ASU. Learn more here.
Successfully complete the four courses in order to earn the credential!
CIS 194
CIS 394
CIS 394
Start your path to college today.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main benefit of obtaining the AWS Cloud Computing industry-recognized certificate is to prepare for AWS Cloud Exams. You can use the courses in this certificate to prepare yourself for the type of content and questions that will be asked in certificate exams with AWS. You will also get hands-on experience with the entire stack of AWS Technologies. The certificate covers everything from the basics of AWS to highly advanced data analytics skills.
The knowledge in this certificate will help you prepare for a career as a Cloud Architect, Cloud Operations Expert, Cloud Security Expert, or Cloud Technical Engineer. Operating on the AWS cloud is a highly paid skill in the technology industry and as the cloud is implemented in other industries, the need for experts will increase.
The courses are designed to be taken in order. You should start with CIS 194: Cloud Foundations, then CIS 394: Cloud Architecture, and finally CIS 394: Cloud Analytics. Taking them in this order will make it easier for you to grasp all the concepts well.
Please return to https://ea.asu.edu/help-center/faqs/ for additional FAQs.