Program in Cloud Computing for Business
About Course
A hands-on continuing education program for professionals and small business teams who want to use, manage and secure cloud services with confidence — and keep costs under control.
Who it is for
Office managers, small business owners, IT generalists and team leaders who choose or run cloud tools such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, AWS, Azure or Google Cloud. Requirement: basic computer skills.
What you will achieve
- Understand cloud models, providers and pricing well enough to make sound decisions.
- Set up and administer cloud productivity tools and basic cloud infrastructure safely.
- Plan a cloud migration with security, backup and a realistic cost estimate.
What you leave with
- A useful skill: plan, set up and operate cloud services for a small organization with sound security and cost control.
- Evidence of that skill: a final project with a real cloud migration plan — architecture, roadmap, security and cost estimate — ready to show an employer or client.
- A clear next step: protect your systems in the Cybersecurity for the Workplace program.
Courses in the program
The program combines 5 eight-hour courses in sequence, for a total of 40 hours.
CLD101 · 8 h
Cloud Computing Fundamentals
Core cloud concepts for business: service and deployment models, the main providers and their building blocks, how pricing works and who is responsible for security.
CLD102 · 8 h
Productivity in the Cloud: Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
Practical use and basic administration of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace: files and sharing, chat and meetings, users and licenses, and moving a small office.
CLD103 · 8 h
Cloud Infrastructure Hands-On
Hands-on practice in a free-tier account: safe setup with budgets and alerts, virtual machines, storage, networking, managed databases and serverless functions.
CLD104 · 8 h
Cloud Operations, Security and Cost Management
Running cloud services responsibly: identity and access with MFA and least privilege, monitoring and alerts, backup and disaster recovery, and FinOps cost control.
CLD105 · 8 h
Final Project: Cloud Migration Plan for a Real Small Business
Apply the program to a real or fictitious small business: assess the current setup, design the target cloud architecture and deliver a secure, costed migration plan.
How you are assessed
- Complete the sequence of courses and the core exercises
- Submit the program’s final project
- Score at least 70% on assessments and on the project rubric
- One project feedback and revision cycle is included
Professional relevance
Mainly improves your work with cloud services in your current role or business. It is not a vendor certification (such as AWS, Microsoft or Google). We do not promise a job, salary or hiring date.
External costs
Exercises use free tiers and free tools with fictitious data; you always set budget alerts and delete practice resources. Paid subscriptions are optional and not included.
Terms
- Clock hours: 40 hours
- Total tuition: $280.00 — $7 per clock hour
- 12-month access
- Program certificate issued by Milestone Technology Innovations, LLC, listing the courses completed, date and clock hours
- Support through the Student support center
Courses in this program
| Course | Level | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLD101 · Cloud Computing Fundamentals | Explore | 8 h | $56.00 |
| CLD102 · Productivity in the Cloud: Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace | Build | 8 h | $56.00 |
| CLD103 · Cloud Infrastructure Hands-On | Build | 8 h | $56.00 |
| CLD104 · Cloud Operations, Security and Cost Management | Advance | 8 h | $56.00 |
| CLD105 · Final Project: Cloud Migration Plan for a Real Small Business | Advance | 8 h | $56.00 |
Course Content
CLD101 · Cloud Computing Fundamentals (8 h)
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Lesson 1 · What the cloud is: service and deployment models
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Lesson 2 · Major providers and their core services
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Lesson 3 · How cloud pricing works
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Lesson 4 · The shared responsibility model and security basics
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CLD101 Assessment · Cloud Computing Fundamentals