Cloud Development and Operations (Co-op and Non Co-op Version)
Take your systems administration or application development career to the cloud.
- Learn to design, build, and manage secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions using the latest cloud-native tools
- Practice migrating legacy applications and their data to new cloud-hosted environments
- Integrate technical knowledge and experience gained throughout the program and demonstrate leadership and communications skills with an applied project for a real-world client
Program Availability and Schedule
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Start Term
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International
Availability
Competitive?
Fall 2026
No
Winter 2027
No
Schedule
Coming soon - a schedule that will show when each Level of the program will be delivered. See the Courses tab for further details on the Levels within this program.
Program Summary
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Work Integrated Learning
Eligible for Post-Graduation
Work Permit?
CIP Code(s): 11.0902
Build on the information technology management and software development skills that you already have through the Cloud Development and Operations Ontario College Graduate Certificate program. Learn to design, build, and manage secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions using the latest cloud-native tools. This program prepares you to meet the mounting demand for cloud computing professionals across all industries in both the public and private sectors. You benefit from the experience of faculty as you prepare for industry-recognized certifications in various cloud computing career paths.
Through authentic industry problems from industry advisors, you gain experience choosing between public-cloud, private-cloud, hybrid-cloud, and multi-cloud architectures. Practise migrating legacy applications and their data to new cloud hosted environments. Build highly available solutions that balance security and data privacy needs with time-to-market agility and cost-efficiency. Employing industry best practices, you compose containerized microservices, serverless functions, redundant message queues, and managed cloud database services to create full-stack cloud-native application solutions. Learn to manage infrastructure as code using open source and cloud platform-specific tools to automate many DevOps tasks like continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, performance and compliance monitoring, and security audits....(read more)
Overview
Take your systems administration or application development career to the cloud.
Build on the information technology management and software development skills that you already have through the Cloud Development and Operations Ontario College Graduate Certificate program. Learn to design, build, and manage secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions using the latest cloud-native tools. This program prepares you to meet the mounting demand for cloud computing professionals across all industries in both the public and private sectors. You benefit from the experience of faculty as you prepare for industry-recognized certifications in various cloud computing career paths.
Through authentic industry problems from industry advisors, you gain experience choosing between public-cloud, private-cloud, hybrid-cloud, and multi-cloud architectures. Practise migrating legacy applications and their data to new cloud hosted environments. Build highly available solutions that balance security and data privacy needs with time-to-market agility and cost-efficiency. Employing industry best practices, you compose containerized microservices, serverless functions, redundant message queues, and managed cloud database services to create full-stack cloud-native application solutions. Learn to manage infrastructure as code using open source and cloud platform-specific tools to automate many DevOps tasks like continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, performance and compliance monitoring, and security audits.
Build industry relationships while completing an applied project for a real-world client. You integrate the technical knowledge and experience gained throughout the program and demonstrate your leadership and communications skills. Graduates are well prepared to complete recognized industry certifications including:
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- AWS Certified Developer
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Students also have the option to gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op work term are subject to availability and academic eligibility. Please note admission to the co-op program does not guarantee a co-op placement. Also note that the co-op opportunity is only available for students studying in-person and on-campus.
Cloud computing skills are in-demand across most industry sectors, including retail, transportation, media, gaming, health care, and more. Upon graduation you may find employment in software development, DevOps, or professional services. You may work with small start-ups, established companies or governments of all levels.
Courses
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.
Code:
CST8911
Course Name:
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Course Description:
Start-ups, large enterprises and governments alike are increasingly leveraging cloud computing technology and services to improve agility an... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
CST8912
Course Name:
Cloud Solutions Architecture
Course Description:
Whether migrating existing application workloads to the cloud or building cloud-native solutions, businesses must balance development speed,... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
CST8913
Course Name:
Cloud Migration
Course Description:
Migrating existing on-premise solutions to managed cloud solutions can be implemented by mirroring the current solution components and trans... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
CST8914
Course Name:
Accessible By Design
Course Description:
Including accessibility as a core design consideration leads to products and services delivering a better overall user experience and ensuri... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
CST8915
Course Name:
Full-Stack Cloud-Native Development
Course Description:
For software start-ups and larger organizations creating brand new applications, a cloud-native solution often offers the shortest time to d... + Read More
Hours:
70.0
Code:
CST8916
Course Name:
Remote Data and Real-Time Applications
Course Description:
Applications that receive data from the internet of things (IoT) or have mobile clients often have additional architectural requirements to ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
GEP1001
Course Name:
Cooperative Education and Job Readiness
Course Description:
Students are guided through a series of activities that prepare them to conduct a professional job search and succeed in the workplace. Thro... + Read More
Hours:
21.0
Code:
CST8917
Course Name:
Serverless Applications
Course Description:
The evolution of managed cloud services continues to remove layers of complexity in infrastructure management. Serverless computing, also kn... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
CST8918
Course Name:
Devops - Infrastructure as Code
Course Description:
In the cloud computing model, all traditional infrastructure elements, such as servers, networks and firewalls, are virtualized. These compo... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
CST8919
Course Name:
Devops - Security and Compliance
Course Description:
Moving data and applications out of a self-hosted datacentre to a managed cloud provider raises many security and privacy concerns. Students... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
CST8920
Course Name:
Highly Effective Teams
Course Description:
Effective teams are a collection of skilled contributors, each of whom often has a particular area of specialization. Efficient communicatio... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
CST8921
Course Name:
Cloud Industry Trends
Course Description:
With the rapid rate of innovation in cloud computing, keeping pace with the latest technological developments, best practices, and managed s... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
CST8922
Course Name:
Applied Projects
Course Description:
Integration of theory and practice in the context of a real-world industry project reinforces learning for students while affording industry... + Read More
Hours:
84.0
Code:
GEP2001
Course Name:
Co-Op Job Search 1
Course Description:
Students are guided through a self-directed co-op job search using Algonquin's web-based resource centre, HireAC, as well as independent res... + Read More
Hours:
10.0
Code:
WKT0026
Course Name:
Co-Op Work Term
Course Description:
This optional co-op placement provides students with experiential opportunities within the field. Students gain entry-level positions that i... + Read More
Hours:
0.0
Careers & Pathways
Careers
Graduates of the program may pursue opportunities as cloud architects, cloud engineers, DevOps engineers and/or cloud developers.
Pathways
Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Create an appropriate architectural design to support the client's secure virtual infrastructure and application development needs.
- Select and deploy appropriate cloud environments to support a variety of workloads in a rapidly changing business environment.
- Design and implement highly-available and elastically-scalable solutions within cloud computing platforms to maximize the reliability and resiliency of application services.
- Integrate and automate development and operations processes to enhance business innovation and agility with consistently reliable solutions within an established policy framework.
- Evaluate and integrate industry best practice recommendations into the design and development of secure cloud-based solutions to protect the privacy and integrity of client data.
- Evaluate the full cost implications of various cloud solution options to find an optimal cost/benefit balance for an organization.
- Assess and implement policy monitoring and compliance strategies and tools to ensure all deployed cloud-based solutions adhere to relevant regulatory, governance and legal requirements.
- Apply collaborative project management principles to identify, track and effectively communicate project goals, costs, constraints and deliverables, that support successful project outcomes.
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
Tuition & Fees
Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.
2026/2027 Academic Year
Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator
Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar's Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro
Fees are subject to change.
Admissions Requirements
Program Eligibility
- Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma or Degree, or equivalent in the areas of Information Systems (IS), Information Technology (IT), Telecommunications/ Networking, IT/IS Security, Computer Engineering or equivalent. This includes, but is not limited to, courses demonstrating technical skills in backend and frontend programming, database management, and scripting. OR
- An Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, or Degree, or equivalent, from an accredited institution in a non-related field, with minimum three years of relevant practical field experience in an IT/IS, IP Networking or Network admin/Technical Support position may be considered. These applicants will be assessed individually and will be required to complete an Eligibility Package.
- Eligibility Package submission details can be found on the Algonquin College Additional Admission Requirements website: www.algonquincollege.com/admissionspackages.
- Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
- IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) tests taken prior to January 21, 2026 overall 88, with a minimum in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22; OR TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) tests taken after January 21, 2026 overall 4.5, with a minimum in each component: Reading 4.5; Listening 4.5; Speaking 4.5; Writing 4.5; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.
Application Information
CLOUD DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS
Program Code 1531X03FWO
Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:
ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228
Applications are available online at www.ontariocolleges.ca.
Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.
International applicants please visit this link for application
process information: https://algonquincollege.my.site.com/myac360/s/
For further information on the admissions process, please visit:
Admissions - Registrar's Office https://algonquincollege.com/ro/admissions/
Additional Information
Program Resources
CO-OP INFORMATION
All applicants apply to the co-op version of the program through OntarioColleges.ca or our International Application Portal. After admission, students who do not wish to pursue the co-op option may opt out before the first scheduled co-op work term.
Co-operative education (Co-op) provides students with the opportunity to integrate classroom learning with real-world experience through paid, program-related work terms. Two academic terms before their first co-op work term, students must actively participate in and complete a self-directed co-op preparation course, including required readiness activities and workshops.
Students are responsible for conducting a guided, self-directed job search and securing approved, paid co-op employment related to their program of study. Co-op students compete for positions alongside students from Algonquin College and other Canadian and international colleges and universities. While Algonquin College's Co-op Career Centre supports students by developing co-op opportunities and providing guidance throughout the process, employment is not guaranteed. Co-op work opportunities may require students to relocate. All costs associated with participation-including travel, accommodation, work permits, visa applications, and other related expenses-are the responsibility of the student.
Co-op work terms are typically 14 weeks in duration and are completed during academic terms when students are not enrolled in classes. For details about the number and timing of co-op work terms in your program, please refer to the Courses tab on your program's webpage.
International students are responsible for ensuring they meet all co-op work permit requirements before participating in a co-op work term. Additional information is available at: www.algonquincollege.com/international/student-handouts
For more information about co-op programs, expectations, and general and program-specific co-op eligibility criteria, visit: www.algonquincollege.com/coop-career-centre