What is Cloud Computing - Eligibility, Courses, Syllabus, Job Profile

Cloud Computing refers to using computing services over internet instead of owning and managing these resources in your own system. These services include - accessing servers, storage, databases, software, and more over internet. It is more like renting these services to reduce one's time and effort.

Now question is - How to learn Cloud Computing? To excel in Cloud Computing in India, consider a formal Computer Science or IT degree program, such as a BTech, BCA, or BSc in Computer Science/IT, etc. Another way of getting into this domain is to earn certifications, pursue online courses and bootcamps.

Please note that practical skills are key drivers to advance initial stages of your career. Aspects like eligibility, admission process, and curriculum vary across different types of Cloud Computing Courses/platforms to be covered in this article.

Cloud Computing Course Highlights 

Please refer to table below to have a quick overview of major highlights of different types of Cloud Computing Courses - 

Particulars	Details
Course Level	Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Online Programmes
Duration	Online Courses - 6 weeks to 25 weeks UG- 3-4 years PG-2 years
Eligibility	Online Courses: Preferably 10+2, with prior knowledge of concepts Undergraduate Courses: 10+2 in any stream Postgraduate Courses: Bachelor's degree in computer science
Fees	Up to INR 10 lakh
Top Institutions	IIT Kanpur IIT Kharagpur IIT Guwahati IIT Roorkee IIT Indore Manipal Institute of Technology
Average Salary	INR 4 to 6 Lakhs
Top Recruiters	Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft (Azure), Google Cloud Platform, IBM Cloud, Oracle Cloud, Salesforce, SAP, VMware, Dell Technologies, Cisco Systems, Accenture, Deloitte, Capgemini
Job Positions	Cloud Architect, Cloud Software Engineer, Cloud Systems Administrator, Cloud Security Specialist, Cloud Consultant, DevOps Engineer, Cloud Network Engineer, Cloud Product Manager, Cloud Sales and Marketing Specialist, Cloud Data Engineer, Cloud Support Specialist.

Source - Multiple external/official sites on web; data may vary.

 

As mentioned previously, the eligibility of a Cloud Computing Course varies across the type of course you are looking to choose. For Instance, the eligibility of formal courses like BSC CS/IT, BCA, and BTech is more rigid than online Cloud Computing courses available on E-learning platforms. You can always cross-check the website of the college of your choice to know the exact criteria and admission process of Cloud Computing Courses.

For a quick look at the common criteria, refer to the table below - 

Course	Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech. in Cloud Computing	Pass class 12 from a recognized board. Have a PCM background. (Some colleges require CS as well) Score a min. 60% aggregate score (varies across institutes) in Class 12th.
BCA in Cloud Computing	Pass class 12 from a recognized board. Have a PCM background. (Some colleges require CS as well) Score a min. 60% aggregate score (varies across institutes) in Class 12th.
BSc Computer Science/ IT	Pass class 12 from a recognized board. Have a PCM background. (Some colleges require CS as well) Score a min. 60% aggregate score (varies across institutes) in Class 12th.
Cloud Computing Certification	Foundational knowledge of cloud services.

You can pursue Cloud Computing courses in both full-time and distance modes in India. Some of the top universities in India offer cloud computing courses at various levels like - UG, PG and doctoral. 

In the table below, we have differentiated various types of cloud computing courses according to their levels with the respective fees given alongside -

Cloud Computing Course List	Popular Colleges	Course Fees
B.Tech/ BCA/ BSc	Galgotias University	INR 1.8 Lakh
	Kristu Jayanti College	INR 3.5 Lakh
	Sharda School of Engineering and Technology	INR 3.6 Lakh
	Parul University	INR 5.96 Lakh
	Galgotias University	INR 6.16 Lakh
	Jain Deemed-to-be University	INR 6.2 Lakh
M.Tech/ MCA/ MSc	Mumbai University	INR 70,000
	NIMS Jaipur	INR 96,000 - 8.3 Lakh
	UEM Jaipur	INR 1.8 Lakh
	Parul University	INR 2.960
	Chandigarh University	INR 3.6 Lakh - 4 Lakh
	Jain Bangalore	INR 4.8 Lakh
PhD	NIT Patna	INR 2.6 Lakh
	Doon Business School	INR 3 Lakh

Source - Multiple external/official sites, info may vary.

 

Top Cloud Computing Online Certificates

Online certificate cloud computing courses are a popular choice among students as well as working professionals because of their flexibility and convenience.

You can refer to the table below for the top online Cloud Computing courses offered by some of the top Indian Institutes.

Colleges	Fees
IIT Kanpur	INR 4,240 - 8,470
Amity University Online	INR 2.25 Lakh
UPES	INR 5.87 Lakh
IIT Roorkee	INR 75.01 Lakh
IIT Hyderabad	-

Source - Multiple external/official sites, info may vary.

 

There are numerous online courses available on different e-learning platforms these online courses can help both students and working professionals to polish their skills and add weight to their resumes. The modules of these courses also include occasional tests and assignments to help them apply the learning practically.

Given below are some of the top online courses in Cloud Computing -

Course	Provider
Introduction to Cloud Computing	Coursera
Cloud Computing by NPTEL	NPTEL
Cloud Foundations	Great Learning
Zscaler Certified Cloud Administrator - Internet Access	Zscaler
AWS Cloud Technical Essentials	Coursera
Associate Cloud Engineer Certification	Google
AWS Academy Graduate AWS Academy Cloud Architecting	AWS
Oracle Cloud Data Management Foundations	Oracle
Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Architect	Google

Source - Multiple external/official sites, info may vary.

 

Cloud computing empowers all types of industries to run their businesses, and it also provides driving fuel to new ways in business operations and digital innovation. It makes operational tasks easier in both big and small corporations. With the worldwide cloud computing market, which is poised to soar to unimaginable levels and create millions of new job opportunities, it is now the best time to invest in and learn this future-proof technology.

Government Colleges for Cloud Computing courses.

Government colleges are exceptionally known for their unmatched legacy, impressive placements, and reputation. Details of some of the top government colleges offering UG and PG level courses in Cloud Computing are covered below -

Government Colleges for Cloud Computing: UG Level

Government colleges in India offer many types of Cloud Computing courses. Some of the top government colleges offering cloud computing courses at the UG level are mentioned below -

Source: Official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

Government Colleges for Cloud Computing: PG Level

Some of the top government colleges offering courses in cloud computing at PG level are mentioned below -

Colleges	Fees
University of Mumbai	INR 70,000
Gujarat University	-
Vikram University	INR 9,780
NIELIT Chennai	INR 21,000

Source: Official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

Private Colleges for Cloud Computing Courses.

Numerous private colleges offer cloud computing courses at different fee ranges in India. This section covers details about some of the most popular private colleges offering cloud computing courses at the UG & PG levels.

Private Colleges for Cloud Computing: UG Level

Refer to the list below for the best Private colleges offering cloud computing courses at the undergraduate level -

Colleges	Fees
Kristu Jayanti College	INR 3.55 Lakh
Jain Deemed-to-be University, Bangalore	INR 6.15 Lakh
Galgotias University	INR 1.8 L akh - 6.16 Lakh
Integral University - IUL	INR 4.5 Lakh - 6.4 Lakh

Source: Official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

Private Colleges for Cloud Computing: PG Level

Refer to the list below for the Best private colleges offering cloud computing courses at the PG level -

Colleges	Fees
Jain Deemed-to-be University, Bangalore	INR 4.8 Lakh
Galgotias University	INR 1.84 Lakh
Parul University	INR 2.96 Lakh - 10.97 Lakh
Sanskriti University	INR 2.3 Lakh

Source: Official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

 

Cloud computing courses cover topics like Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Community Cloud, virtual versions of computing resources, such as servers, storage, and networks. Since cloud computing courses come in all types and at all levels, we have tried to cover some of the most commonly taught concepts of this domain.

Refer to the table below to learn more about the subjects covered in Cloud Computing in various courses -

Module I
Cloud Computing Fundamentals	Essential characteristics
Architectural Influences	Technological Influences
Operational Influences	-
Module II
Cloud Computing Architecture	Cloud Delivery models
The SPI Framework	Cloud Platform as a Service(PaaS)
Cloud Infrastructure as a Service(IaaS)	Cloud deployment models
Module III
Cloud Information Security Objectives	Relevant Cloud Security Design
Secure Cloud Software Requirements	Cloud Security Policy Implementation
Secure Development practices,	Cloud Software Requirement Engineering
Module IV
Cloud Access Control Issues	Privacy and Compliance Risks
Infrastructure	Data and Access Control
Security Policy Implementation	Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT).
Module V
Architectural Considerations	Autonomic Security
Security Policy Implementation	Identity Management and Access Control
Cloud Computing Security Architecture	Secure Execution environments and Communications,

Source - Multiple external/official sites, info may vary.

 

Cloud Computing services are so timely and accessible in nature that it's almost a necessity for big and small companies to streamline their operations. This has increased the demand for skilled cloud computing experts in various industries. Since this domain is fairly new, it often faces a skill gap, which makes it easier for individuals with relevant skills to secure good employment opportunities in reputable companies and impressive pay.

Some of the top job profiles offered in this domain are covered in the table below -

Job Profile	Average Salary
Cloud Architect	INR 25 LPA
Cloud Software Engineer	INR 8 LPA
Cloud Systems Administrator	INR 8 LPA
Cloud Security Specialist	INR 22 LPA
DevOps Engineer	INR 8.5 LPA
Cloud Network Engineer	INR 12 LPA
Cloud Product Manager	INR 29 LPA
Cloud Data Engineer	INR 13.5 LPA

Salary data is from Ambitionbox.com

Top Recruiters

Some of the top recruiters who hire for cloud computing roles for their comapnies are mentioned in the table below -

Top Recruiters in Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services (AWS)	Microsoft (Azure)
Oracle Cloud	Salesforce
VMware	Capgemini
Google Cloud Platform	IBM Cloud
Dell Technologies	Cisco System
Accenture	Deloitte

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary. 

 

Frequently asked questions about Cloud Computing.

 

Following are the most popular Cloud Computing UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

Following are the most popular Cloud Computing PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

Following are the most popular Cloud Computing Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Following are the top exams for Cloud Computing. Students interested in pursuing a career on Cloud Computing, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.