This specialization covers data networks, cloud computing, and virtualization, providing learners with the skills to design and manage cloud-based solutions. Topics include SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and network security, preparing learners for roles in cloud architecture and IT infrastructure.
Unleashing the Power of Networks and the Cloud Specialization
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Unleashing the Power of Networks and the Cloud Specialization
Master Networks and Cloud Technologies. Master networking, virtualization, and cloud services to build scalable IT solutions.
Instructors: Philip Matuszak
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Intermediate level
Recommended experience
8 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Share your expertise with employers
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
8 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Design and manage cloud-based solutions using SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
Understand network protocols and virtualization technologies.
Apply cloud computing principles to real-world scenarios.
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May 2025
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Specialization - 5 course series
What you'll learn
Learners will be given real-world examples, with best practices and business use cases related to the content on hand.
Network-related security threats as well as mitigation steps will be discussed to give insight on how communications mediums can be exploited.
The use of several network reconnaissance and communication analyzer tools will be used to examine network traffic.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Network Security
Category: Software-Defined Networking
Category: Network Monitoring
Category: TCP/IP
Category: OSI Models
Category: Network Switches
Category: Network Performance Management
Category: Network Routing
Category: General Networking
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Network Analysis
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Network Infrastructure
What you'll learn
Learn how to create infrastructure from Cloud Native APIs in the command line
Learn about the 5 components of cloud computing and cloud native thinking
Skills you'll gain
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Cloud-Native Computing
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Category: Amazon S3
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Database Management
Category: Terraform
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Scalability
Category: Virtualization
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Virtualization
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Computer Hardware
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Data Storage
Category: Hyper-V
Category: Servers
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: Virtual Reality
Category: VMware ESX Servers
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Data Centers
What you'll learn
To create, deploy, operate, and communicate the strategies and operational considerations to deploy and manage cloud-based technology platforms.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Platform As A Service (PaaS)
Category: Containerization
Category: Scalability
Category: Microservices
Category: Machine Learning
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Serverless Computing
Category: Database Management Systems
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Docker (Software)
Category: DevOps
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Information Management
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Data Management
Category: Public Cloud
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Application Deployment
Category: Cloud Management
Category: Amazon Web Services
What you'll learn
Building a virtual machine in the cloud
Navigating pitfalls of migrating workloads to the cloud such as cost implications, and time required to migrate data
Creating a serverless application that runs in the cloud
Skills you'll gain
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
Category: Cloud-Native Computing
Category: Virtualization
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Cloud Management
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: DevOps
Category: Business Continuity
Category: Serverless Computing
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Cost Management
Category: Capacity Management
Category: Continuous Integration
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
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This Specialization is part of the following degree program(s) offered by Illinois Tech. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
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Frequently asked questions
No, it’s not required—but it is recommended that you follow the course sequence listed on the specialization landing page. This order is designed to help you build your skills progressively, from foundational concepts to more advanced topics.
No, this specialization is open to all MOOC learners. You do not need to be an admitted degree-seeking student to complete the specialization and receive a Coursera–IIT co-branded non-credit certificate.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
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