Howard University

Cloud Transformation

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Howard University

Cloud Transformation

This course is part of Introduction to Information Systems for Business Specialization

Carlos Buskey
Alton Henley

Instructors: Carlos Buskey

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Detail the value that cloud systems offer to businesses.

  • Justify use of the cloud for business problem solving and digital transformation.

  • Align business objectives with appropriate cloud deployment types to benefit an organization.

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This module establishes the importance IT data centers. It explores different layers of cloud computing. Finally, it provides a foundation for knowledge about IT security.

What's included

8 videos1 reading4 assignments2 discussion prompts

This module describes cloud technology. It provides an overview of cloud technology along with how to evaluate hardware used to host cloud services.

What's included

3 videos2 assignments2 discussion prompts

This module introduces learners to digital transformation. It provides and overview of digital transformation along with the types of digital transformation a business might experience. Finally it establishes a foundation for analyzing how the cloud will support digital transformation.

What's included

4 videos4 assignments1 discussion prompt

This module introduces learners to cloud deployment. It covers the different types of deployment models. It provides an overview to prepare you for applying cloud deployment models strategically within an organization.

What's included

4 videos1 reading2 assignments1 peer review

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Carlos Buskey
Howard University
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