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Cloud Computing and Virtualisation

Program Overview

As businesses globally and locally migrate away from expensive, rigid on-premise servers, cloud technology has become the backbone of modern business infrastructure. The Cloud Computing and Virtualisation program at ISEST prepares students to design, deploy, and manage highly scalable, secure, and resilient cloud environments.

This technical program bridges the gap between hardware engineering and software systems. Students dive deep into virtualisation technologies, learn to manage infrastructure as code, and get hands-on experience with the world’s leading public cloud platforms. Enrolling at the HND level and advancing to a B.Tech, students build a strong portfolio in systems architecture, containerization, and DevOps methodologies, ensuring they enter the market as highly sought-after engineering assets.

Main Objectives

  • To teach students how to design, configure, and maintain scalable cloud architecture using industry-standard platforms.
  • To build expert proficiency in virtualization software, hypervisors, and server consolidation techniques.
  • To master the deployment of containerized applications and modern microservices.
  • To instill rigorous cloud security frameworks, data compliance, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • To introduce DevOps practices that automate infrastructure deployment and continuous delivery.

Program Duration

2 Years

HND in Cloud Computing and Virtualisation

1 Year

BTech in Cloud Computing and Virtualization

Internship

Included at both levels

Study Options

Day and Evening Sessions

Skills Acquired

Graduates of the program will be proficient in:

  • Cloud Architecture: Designing public, private, and hybrid cloud environments using Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Virtualization Mastery: Deploying and configuring Type-1 and Type-2 hypervisors using VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and KVM.
  • Containerization & Orchestration: Building and managing microservices using Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automating environment configurations using scripts and tools like Terraform or Ansible.
  • Linux Systems Administration: Managing and hardening corporate Linux environments (Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat).
  • Cloud Security & Compliance: Implementing identity access management (IAM), data encryption at rest/in transit, and firewalls.
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery: Setting up automated failover pipelines and reliable data recovery storage architectures.

Target Audience

  • Baccauloreat/A-Level graduates with a passion for computer networking, computing hardware, and system architecture.
  • Traditional Systems Administrators or Network Engineers looking to pivot into next-generation cloud infrastructure.
  • Software Developers wanting to master the deployment side of applications to transition into DevOps.
  • IT technicians aiming to acquire global, highly paid engineering skills.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

  • Cloud Engineer
  • Cloud Infrastructure Architect
  • DevOps Specialist
  • Virtualization Systems Administrator
  • Cloud Security Analyst
  • Linux System Engineer
  • Data Center Operations Technician
  • IT Solutions Consultant

Opportunities for Further Studies

  • Master’s degrees in Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Network Engineering, or Enterprise IT Architecture.
  • Global Professional Certifications in:
    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate / Professional)
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
    • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
    • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
    • CompTIA Cloud+

Innovate. Automate. Scale.
Step beyond traditional hardware constraints. Build the invisible, unshakeable digital platforms that power the global web with the Cloud Computing and Virtualization program.

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