Cloud Computing

Certificate Course - Information Systems Engineering - ISE.2.3.I26

Date Mar 11 - 12, 2027
Duration 2 days
Location On campus - Karslruhe
Language English
ECTS upon request
Cost 1,550€
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Course Prerequisite - Basic programming experience (e.g. Java) and fundamentals of Web and Web services computing are helpful.

Discover what this course is all about 

Fundamentals

The course introduces concepts of cloud computing, web-scale services, and challenges in engineering and management.

Technology

It covers virtualization-based cloud infrastructure, platforms, and software delivered as scalable on-demand services.

Applications

It highlights business models, cost efficiency, and faster time-to-market enabled by cloud computing adoption.

What you'll explore 

Building on computer and storage virtualization Cloud Computing provides scalable, network-centric, abstracted IT infrastructure, platforms, and software applications as on-demand services that are billed by consumption. Innovative business models, cost efficiency, and faster time-to-market are the expected benefits associated with Cloud Computing.

The lecture introduces concepts and technologies of Cloud Computing covering topics such as:

  • Fundamentals: Virtualization, Service-orientation.
  • Commercial and Open-Source Cloud offerings.
  • Cloud service engineering.
  • Web-scale Cloud service architecture.
  • Cloud service management.
  • Cloud economics.
  • Obstacles and opportunities. 

 

Your key takeaways

  • Concepts, methods, and technologies of cloud computing
  • Provision and use of IT resources as services in the web
  • Development and operation of runtime environments in the cloud
  • Delivery and use of various applications as web-based services

Taught by recognized experts in Cloud Computing

Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.

Prof. Dr. Ralf Reussner

Prof. Dr. Ralf Reussner is Professor of Software Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Director of the Institute for Information Security and Dependability (KASTEL). He studied computer science at the University of Oldenburg and earned his PhD at the University of Karlsruhe (KIT). His research focuses on software architecture, quality of software systems, performance prediction, and model-driven engineering. He is also active in large-scale research initiatives on trustworthy and dependable software systems.

Who should attend 

This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields:

  • IT professionals and cloud architects
    Cloud engineers, DevOps specialists, and IT architects involved in designing, deploying, or managing cloud-based infrastructures, platforms, or services.

  • Software developers and engineers
    Developers working on web-scale applications, microservices, or scalable software solutions who want to leverage cloud technologies for efficiency and scalability.

  • Enterprise IT managers and decision-makers
    CIOs, IT managers, and technical leads responsible for evaluating, adopting, or optimizing cloud solutions to drive business growth and innovation.

  • Project managers and consultants in digital transformation
    Professionals managing cloud migration projects, digital transformation initiatives, or cloud strategy development in organizations.

  • Researchers and academics
    Researchers, PhD candidates, and students in computer science, software engineering, or related fields focusing on cloud computing, virtualization, or service-oriented architectures.

Advance your career with KIT-level expertise 

Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth.

Flexibility 

Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.

Relevance

Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.

Advancement

Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.

 

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About HECTOR School 

HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.

For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.