South East Technological University

Certificate In Cloud Architecture

Waterford, Ireland Taught in English Open to international students

Introduction

South East Technological University in Waterford is a recently formed technological university created from the merger of regional institutes of technology. SETU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across business, engineering, science, computing and the humanities, with a strong emphasis on applied learning and industry relevance. The university aims to provide hands on, career focused education supported by modern facilities and an enterprising campus culture.

SETU is known for close partnerships with employers, work based learning and co operative education that connect study to practical experience. Degree programmes frequently include placements, live projects and industry supervised assessments, giving students professional networks and real world skills. Research centres focus on renewable energy, digital technologies and health innovation, offering opportunities for students to engage in applied research that addresses regional and global challenges.

International students will find a welcoming community, active student societies and services to support academic transition and career development. With strong links to industry and the Irish job market, SETU is a good choice for students seeking practical, employment focused study in technology driven fields, and for those who value classroom learning that quickly translates to workplace readiness.

About the Program

The Certificate In Cloud Architecture is a 3-month non-degree program at South East Technological University in Ireland. It's for students who want to learn about cloud computing infrastructure and applications. The program teaches students to design and deploy secure and robust cloud computing infrastructure and applications using Amazon Web Services (AWS).

The curriculum covers demonstrating mastery of cloud-based platforms, comparing and contrasting leading approaches to data storage in the cloud, and proposing scalable and cost-effective configurations for deploying software applications to the cloud. Students will also evaluate emerging technologies and implement secure practices for cloud deployment and maintenance.

Graduates can pursue careers as Cloud Architects, Cloud Engineers, DevOps Engineers, or IT Consultants. They can work in industries like technology, finance, or government, and companies like AWS, IBM, or Dell may hire them.

English Test Requirement

This program asks for IELTS 5.5-6.0. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

TOEFL iBT
46–59
PTE Academic
42–49
Duolingo
85–95
CEFR level
B1/B2
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Equivalences are approximate — confirm the exact test and score the program accepts.

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