Cloud Computing Specialization

Clouds, Distributed Systems, Networking. Learn about and build distributed and networked systems for clouds and big data.

About This Specialization

The Cloud Computing Specialization takes you on a tour through cloud computing systems. We start in in the middle layer with Cloud Computing Concepts covering core distributed systems concepts used inside clouds, move to the upper layer of Cloud Applications and finally to the lower layer of Cloud Networking. We conclude with a project that allows you to apply the skills you've learned throughout the courses. The first four courses in this Specialization form the lecture component of courses in our online Master of Computer Science Degree in Data Science. You can apply to the degree program either before or after you begin the Specialization.

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6 courses

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Designed to help you practice and apply the skills you learn.

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Courses

Intermediate Specialization.: Some related experience required.

COURSE 1
Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1
Current session: Jul 16
Commitment
5 weeks of study, 5 - 10 hours/week
Subtitles
English
About the Course
Cloud computing systems today, whether open-source or used inside companies, are built using a common set of core techniques, algorithms, and design philosophies – all centered around distributed systems. Learn about such fundamental distributed c
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COURSE 2
Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2
Upcoming session: Jul 23
Commitment
5 weeks of study, 5 - 10 hours/week
Subtitles
English
About the Course
Cloud computing systems today, whether open-source or used inside companies, are built using a common set of core techniques, algorithms, and design philosophies – all centered around distributed systems. Learn about such fundamental distributed c
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COURSE 3
Cloud Computing Applications, Part 1: Cloud Systems and Infrastructure
Upcoming session: Jul 23
Commitment
4 weeks, 2-3 hours of video lectures per week, a weekly quiz (30 minutes). 3-4 hours for tutorial.
Subtitles
English, Korean
About the Course
Welcome to the Cloud Computing Applications course, the first part of a two-course series designed to give you a comprehensive view on the world of Cloud Computing and Big Data! In this first course we cover a multitude of technologies that comp
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COURSE 4
Cloud Computing Applications, Part 2: Big Data and Applications in the Cloud
Current session: Jul 16
Commitment
There is about 3-4 hours of video lectures per week. Each week's quiz takes about 30 minutes.
Subtitles
English, Korean
About the Course
Welcome to the Cloud Computing Applications course, the second part of a two-course series designed to give you a comprehensive view on the world of Cloud Computing and Big Data! In this second course we continue Cloud Computing Applications by e
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COURSE 5
Cloud Networking
Current session: Jul 16
Subtitles
English
About the Course
In the cloud networking course, we will see what the network needs to do to enable cloud computing. We will explore current practice by talking to leading industry experts, as well as looking into interesting new research that might shape the cloud n
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COURSE 6
Cloud Computing Project
Upcoming session: Sep 17
Subtitles
English
About the Capstone Project
Note: You should complete all the other courses in this Specialization before beginning this course. This six-week long Project course of the Cloud Computing Specialization will allow you to apply the learned theories and techniques for cloud computing
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Creators

Founded in 1867, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign pioneers innovative research that tackles global problems and expands the human experience.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a world leader in research, teaching and public engagement, distinguished by the breadth of its programs, broad academic excellence, and internationally renowned faculty and alumni. Illinois serves the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and finding solutions to critical societal needs.

Reza Farivar
Data Engineering Manager at Capital One, Adjunct Research Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Ankit Singla
Assistant Professor
Indranil Gupta
Professor
P. Brighten Godfrey
Associate Professor
Roy H. Campbell
Professor of Computer Science

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