The Cloud Computing Career Studies Certificate (CSC) prepares students for entry-level technology careers and provides current IT professionals with in-demand skills to manage, deploy, and secure cloud infrastructure. The program delivers hands-on instruction in cloud architecture, virtual networking, server administration, and cloud security protocols.
Program at a Glance
| Program Aspect | Details |
| Award Earned | Career Studies Certificate (CSC) |
| Program Major | Cloud Computing |
| Program Length | Three Semesters |
| Target Audience | Aspiring IT professionals, career switchers, and working tech technicians updating their skills |
| Program Head | Tamra Lipscomb — tlipscomb@mgcc.edu | (540) 863-2896 |
What You Will Learn
This career-focused certificate provides hands-on exposure to core cloud concepts and virtual systems management:
- Cloud Infrastructure & Architecture: Learn foundational concepts behind public, private, and hybrid cloud environments (such as AWS and Microsoft Azure).
- Virtualization & Networking: Configure virtual machines, software-defined networks, and cloud storage systems.
- Cloud Security & Compliance: Master foundational security practices, identity management, and data protection in virtualized environments.
- System Administration & Troubleshooting: Gain practical experience managing operating systems, user permissions, and cloud deployment pipelines.
Career Opportunities
This certificate equips graduates with practical skills needed for high-demand IT support and cloud administration roles across regional businesses, government agencies, and tech employers.
Potential Career Pathways:
- Cloud Support Technician / Specialist
- Junior Systems Administrator
- Cloud Operations Assistant
- IT Help Desk & Network Support Specialist
- Virtualization Support Technician
Curriculum & Course Plan
The 3-semester schedule allows students to balance foundational networking and operating system coursework with specialized cloud modules.
👉 View the Complete Cloud Computing CSC Course Plan in the Catalog
Program Contact & Admissions
Ready to launch or advance your IT career in cloud technology? Contact our Program Head or Student Services to get started:
Tamra Lipscomb — Program Head, Information Technology
Phone: (540) 863-2896 | Email: tlipscomb@mgcc.edu
Office Location: Warren Hall, Clifton Forge Campus
MGCC Student Services Suite
Phone: (540) 863-2820 | Email: admissions@mgcc.edu
Location: Backels Hall, First Floor (Clifton Forge Campus)