Expand access to computing resources and IT services.
What You'll Learn
Cloud technologies are likely already a part of your everyday life as an Internet user. The Cloud is a system of networks that stores websites, files, and data via the Internet. Instead of saving something on your desktop, you could save it in the Cloud on a program like Google Drive or Dropbox.听
Cloud technologies are here to stay, with the world鈥檚 leading research and advisory firm Gartner forecasting that global cloud spending will reach $591.8 billion in 2023. Want to be part of this growing industry? Earn your associate degree at 黑料视频.听
In the Cloud Technologies program at 黑料视频, you will:听
Acquire transferable, foundational skills in system administration.
Unpack complex problems and systems.听
Discover how modern organizations handle evolving infrastructure.
Get comfortable with popular Cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
Develop and maintain multi-user computer systems for businesses.
No prior computer experience or knowledge is required.
In addition to earning your associate degree, the certifications you鈥檒l earn along the way will help you land a job in Cloud. You鈥檒l also get to work with groundbreaking technologies and come head-to-head with issues facing Fortune 500 companies and small businesses alike.
Career Options
The sky鈥檚 the limit when it comes to your career in cloud technologies. Here鈥檚 where a credential in Cloud Technologies could take you:听
Cloud Administrator
Cloud Consultant
Cloud Developer
Cloud Operations Analyst
Cloud Security Analyst
Cloud Support Engineer
Cloud Support Specialist
DevOps Engineer
IT Support Specialist
Network Administrator
Network Support Specialist
Server Support Specialist
Solutions Architect Associate
Systems Administrator
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Degree Types Offered
Credential Type
Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready
Long-Term Certificates
– known as Technical Certificates (TC)
Short-Term Certificates
– known as Certificates (CT)
You want to dive head-first into the industry after completing your associate degree
You鈥檙e looking for a well-rounded education that includes general education courses, so you can gain cross-disciplinary skills and knowledge
You鈥檙e new to higher education or tech and looking to obtain industry certifications, including the CompTIA A+, Network+ and AWS Cloud Practitioner certifications
You鈥檙e already in tech or a career pivoter looking to start a new role at an organization听
You want to earn a certificate on the way to earning your associate degree
You鈥檙e new to higher education or IT and want to build foundational skills in data center operations while working toward industry-recognized certifications.
You鈥檙e already working in tech or looking to transition into IT and want hands-on experience with data center infrastructure, including hardware installation and maintenance.
You want to earn a certificate as a stepping stone toward an associate degree or additional IT certifications, such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or AWS Cloud Practitioner.
You already work in IT and want to upskill by earning your AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solution Architect and Network+ certifications
You鈥檙e already working in tech or looking to transition into IT and want hands-on experience with data center infrastructure, including hardware installation and maintenance.
You want to earn a certificate as a stepping stone toward an associate degree or additional IT certifications, such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or AWS Cloud Practitioner.
You鈥檙e new to higher education or tech and looking to obtain industry certifications, including the CompTIA A+, Network+ and AWS Cloud Practitioner certifications
You鈥檙e already in tech or a career pivoter looking to start a new role at an organization听
You want to earn a certificate on the way to earning your associate degree
You鈥檙e new to higher education or IT and want to build foundational skills in data center operations while working toward industry-recognized certifications.
You鈥檙e already working in tech or looking to transition into IT and want hands-on experience with data center infrastructure, including hardware installation and maintenance.
You want to earn a certificate as a stepping stone toward an associate degree or additional IT certifications, such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or AWS Cloud Practitioner.
You鈥檙e already working in tech or looking to transition into IT and want hands-on experience with data center infrastructure, including hardware installation and maintenance.
You want to earn a certificate as a stepping stone toward an associate degree or additional IT certifications, such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or AWS Cloud Practitioner.
Note: Program availability varies by location and not all program tracks are offered at each campus/location.
Affiliated Partners
Cloud Technologies is a rapidly growing industry with software and platforms releasing and evolving constantly. 黑料视频 students learn on software and platforms from the biggest names in the industry to ensure they can walk into job interviews with confidence that they can bring the most value to the employer. Some of our partners include:
Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready
Launch your career in the rapidly growing tech industry with an Associate of Applied Science in Cloud Technology. No prior tech experience is needed.
Student Outcomes (SOs) are the competencies that 黑料视频 students should
be well versed in upon graduating from the program.
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Take your IT skills to the next level with the Data Center Technician Technical Certificate! This program equips you with advanced knowledge in IT infrastructure, preparing you for hands-on roles in modern data center environments. Gain the expertise needed to thrive in this high-demand field.
Graduates must complete a total of 33 credit hours:
OTHER INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS IVYT 115 Student Success - Information Technology REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 1
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL CORE
INFM 109 Informatics Fundamentals ITSP 132 IT Support Essentials I ITSP 134 IT Support Essentials II NETI 120 Infrastructure Design - Logical and Physical SVAD 111 Linux and Virtualization Tech SVAD 116 Linux Administration I SVAD 121 Enterprise Computing SVAD 170 Monitoring and Issue Resolution Choose one of the following Tracks:
Network Specialization NETI 109 Networking I NETI 119 Networking II NETI 209 Networking III
Cloud Specialization NETI 104 Introduction to Networking SVAD 150 Cloud Foundations CSIA 105 Introduction to Cyber Security/Information Assurance
Earn a Certificate on the Way to Your Associate Degree
A recommended path to the AAS degree in Cloud Technologies is to complete one or more of the certificates offered by 黑料视频 while working toward the degree. The certificates are designed to provide gateways toward entry-level Cloud Technologies careers and for those who want to build on an existing skill set.听
Required Courses
Graduates must complete a total of 19 credit hours.
Student Outcomes (SOs) are the competencies that 黑料视频 students should
be well versed in upon graduating from the program.
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Kickstart your career in IT with the Data Center Technician Certificate! This program provides the hands-on training needed to install, configure, and maintain critical IT infrastructure in data centers. Whether you're new to tech or looking to upskill, this certificate prepares you for in-demand roles in the fast-growing world of data center operations.
Graduates must complete a total of 19 credit hours.
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL CORE
INFM 109 Informatics Fundamentals ITSP 132 IT Support Essentials I ITSP 134 IT Support Essentials II SVAD 111 Linux and Virtualization Tech SVAD 116 Linux Administration I SVAD 121 Enterprise Computing NETI 104 Introduction to Networking [after] OR NETI 109 Networking I TOTAL CREDITS: 19
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Program Details
Cloud Technologies is offered at 19 黑料视频 locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options:
Do you enjoy working in fast-paced environments with lots of challenges and change? If so, a career in Cloud Technologies could be right for you.听
In addition to technical skills, careers in this industry often require:听
Interpersonal skills听
Problem-solving skills
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Critical thinking听
Comfortability with a fast-paced work environment听
Commitment to a code of ethics听
Sound Like You?
If you identify with the traits above, cloud technologies may be the path for you! Take the next step to get started or speak with your local advisor听to learn more.
All Cloud Technologies students will take prerequisite courses during their time at 黑料视频, typically during the听first semester.听Students must demonstrate competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of 鈥淐鈥 or better in at least one course from each of the following groupings:
Base English Courses (two required)
ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing (required)
ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College
ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing
Co-Requisite Reading or English Course (one required)
There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from 黑料视频.
Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than 黑料视频 will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the 黑料视频 transcript prior to the application deadline.
TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant鈥檚 responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their 黑料视频 transcript.
It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar鈥檚 office for evaluation and transfer credit at least 4 weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.
Cloud Technology Courses
Descriptions of Cloud Technologies courses can be found in our online course catalog:
See when specific courses will be offered by searching our First, select the semester you鈥檙e looking for and then enter the name of the course in the search bar.听
If you鈥檙e a current student, upcoming courses are easy to find in Schedule Builder in
Class Formats
Cloud Technologies courses are offered both in person and online.听
Applying to 黑料视频 is Free & Easy
The 黑料视频 application is free and easy鈥攜ou don鈥檛 need a certain test score, GPA, or class rank to get started at 黑料视频. Applying takes about 10-15 minutes and can be completed entirely online.
No Application Deadlines
黑料视频 does not have a deadline for admission. Our 8-week class sessions start throughout the year鈥攊n January, March, June, August, and October鈥攁nd there is no hard deadline for applying for any of the start dates. It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the degree planning, financial aid, and registration activities that need to happen before your first day. We recommend you apply about one month before you intend to start classes.听See upcoming start dates
Steps to Apply
(1) Apply to 黑料视频
If you鈥檝e never applied to 黑料视频 before (or if it鈥檚 been two years since you last attended classes here), your first step is to apply to 黑料视频. You can apply online or in person. To apply in person, reach out to your local admissions team听and arrange a meeting. Or, stop by any campus on any Tuesday for听Tuesdays@TheTech听to receive personal assistance with applying and registering for classes.
After you submit your application, you'll be asked to upload documentation鈥攕uch as SAT/ACT/PSAT scores or high school and college transcripts鈥攖hat can assess your readiness for college-level coursework and help us make sure you are taking classes that are the right fit for you. How to upload assessment documents
If you don't have your scores or transcripts at your fingertips, don鈥檛 worry. Go ahead and submit your application. You can go back to at any time until the end of the term for which you applied.
(3) Look for a Confirmation Email
Once your application is processed, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on your application. Typically the email will arrive within 1-2 business days of submission, but during peak processing periods (April-June) could take up to 5-10 business days.
The email will contain instructions on how to register for classes, as well as important information regarding your 黑料视频 student portal (), tuition, payment options, and more.
(4) Create an Account in MyIvy
MyIvy is 黑料视频's online student portal. Students use MyIvy to check e-mail, register for classes, pay tuition, manage financial aid, get the latest news and announcements, and much more. MyIvy also contains "QuickLinks" to the 黑料视频 websites and online tools you will use most often. Learn more about MyIvy
Before you can register for classes you will need to submit documentation or complete an assessment test. Your test scores can help us determine the best English and math starting classes for you.听See the Test Score Course Placement Chart
If you submitted assessment documentation during the application process, your advisor will likely be able to work with those documents to determine course placement and you won't need to take any further steps. If you don't have any of those documents or the scores don't meet minimum thresholds, don鈥檛 worry! Your advisor will direct you to complete our free Knowledge Assessment听to help develop your customized learning path to better prepare you for courses.听
(6) Register for Classes
Once you have completed the steps above, you may register for classes. 黑料视频 students register for courses using the Schedule Builder tool which can be accessed within听. If you are a new, first-time 黑料视频 student, we recommend that you meet with听your advisor听who will help you develop your Academic Completion Plan and help you sign up for courses that are the best fit for you.
For a complete list of registration steps, including detailed registration steps, deadlines, and information about holds, withdrawals, waitlists, and refunds, visit our听Registration 101听辫补驳别.
(7) Pay Your Tuition
After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in your听听account > Student Dashboard- > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in your听听account. For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our听Payments听辫补驳别.
Alf Sanford III Faculty Advisor & Professor Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Technologies asanford3@ivytech.edu (574) 830-0375 ext. 5415
William (Bill) Ruben Program Chair & Professor Computer Science, Informatics, Information Technology Support, Software Development wruben@ivytech.edu (574) 289-7001 ext. 7374
Angela Boembeke Department Chair & Professor School of Information Technology & Visual Communications aboembek@ivytech.edu (574) 289-7001 ext. 5409
Dr. Funmi Olorunda Department Chair and Professor of Information Technology 黑料视频 345 S. High Street Muncie, IN 47305 765-289-2291 ext. 1736 oolorunda@ivytech.edu
Alf Sanford III Faculty Advisor & Professor Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Technologies asanford3@ivytech.edu (574) 830-0375 ext. 5415
William (Bill) Ruben Program Chair & Professor Computer Science, Informatics, Information Technology Support, Software Development wruben@ivytech.edu (574) 289-7001 ext. 7374
Kevin O'Neill Department Chair & Professor School of Information Technology & Visual Communications koneill16@ivytech.edu 574-830-0375 ext 4413
Assistant Professor, Department Chair, and Statewide Lead Chair
Patrick Benner
Assistant Professor and Statewide Vice Chair
Danette Coughlan
Assistant Professor and Department Chair
Jason Endris
Assistant Professor and Department Chair
Justin Baitz
Assistant Professor, Department Chair, and Statewide Lead Chair
Patrick Benner
Assistant Professor and Statewide Vice Chair
Danette Coughlan
Assistant Professor and Department Chair
Jason Endris
Assistant Professor and Department Chair
Justin Baitz is the Statewide Lead Chair for the Cloud Technologies program. He is also the Assistant Professor and Department Chair at the Lafayette campus. Justin earned his Bachelor鈥檚 in Computer Technology at Purdue University and his Master of Business Administration at Indiana Wesleyan University. He is the Business Owner of 3B Livestock Supply and has worked previously at Franciscan Health and Jasper County Hospital.
Justin is also certified in AWS Academy Educator, CompTIA A+, and CompTIA Security+. He has volunteered at the Purdue Alumni Association, Purdue Council for Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching, Indiana 4H, and Purdue University Technology Alumni Board. He also won the Outstanding Young Alumni Award issued by Purdue University Alumni Association in 2016.
Patrick Benner is the Statewide Vice Chair for the Cloud Technologies program. He is also the Assistant Professor at the Indianapolis campus. Patrick earned his Associate鈥檚 in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services at 黑料视频, his Bachelor鈥檚 at Purdue University, and his Master鈥檚 in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services at IWU National & Global. He has worked previously at Cardinal Office Products.
Patrick is also certified in AWS Academy Cloud Foundations, AWS Academy Accredited Educator, CompTIA Project+, Microsoft, AWS Cloud Practitioner, and AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate. He has volunteered at the Indiana Fiddlers Gathering, Downtown Jaz and Blues Festival, and Lafayette Crisis Center. He also received the Lanier RFG Circle of Excellence Certified Dealership and Ricoh Prestige Certified Technician by Ricoh Americas in 2015.
Danette Coughlan is the Assistant Professor and Department Chair at the Evansville campus. Danette earned her Bachelor's in Computer Science at the University of Southern Mississippi and her Master's in Computer Information Systems at Missouri State University. She completed her Graduate coursework in Geographic Information Systems at UC Santa Barbara and Doctoral coursework in Higher Education Leadership at Indiana State University. Danette has previously worked at the Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy Division of the Naval Research Laboratory, UC Santa Barbara, and the University of Evansville.
She is also certified in various CompTIA and Microsoft Professional Certifications. Danette has also volunteered at The Literacy Center and the University of Evansville Suzuki Violin Program. She has been nominated for the President鈥檚 Award for Excellence in Instruction and received Navy Unit Commendation Award, Outstanding Performance Award, Robert H. Cold Award, and Who鈥檚 Who in American Colleges and Universities.
Jason Endris is the Assistant Professor and Department Chair at the Bloomington campus. Jason earned his Master鈥檚 in Information Security at Capella University. He has worked previously at Indiana University and Classroom Technology Services.
Jason is also certified in AWS Cloud Practitioner, CompTIA Security+, and CompTIA CASP+. Jason has volunteered at The American Legion and The Bedford Boat Club. Jason was nominated for Outstanding Teacher Award in 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22. He is also a graduate of 黑料视频 Leadership Academy.
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1 Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. May 2022 State Occupational Employment and Wage estimates: Indiana.(2023). Lightcast™, lightcast.io. Occupational Overview for Indiana, 2023-2024
2 Associate degree cost is determined by tuition for an in-state, full-time student. Certificate and technical certificate costs are determined by tuition for an in-state, part-time student. Additional fees may be applied. Visit the Tuition & Fees page to learn more.
