Virtualization and Cloud Computing

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Program description - May 2023

Information Technology is an ever-changing field with two of these new areas of expertise being Virtualization and Cloud Computing. Organizations have started to replace physical computers (servers and desktops) in their organizations with ‘virtual machines’. The virtualization strategy allows companies to replace existing hardware driving cost savings and reduction of infrastructure support. Furthering this, companies are also starting to purchase or lease cloud services as a means of provisioning services without any onsite installations of hardware. In order to help organizations succeed, specialist skills in these fields are required. This two-semester Ontario College Graduate Certificate program concentrates on hands-on experiential practices and techniques commonly employed in Virtualization and Cloud Computing. You will gain valuable skills and knowledge in systems, infrastructure services, cloud technologies, as well as systems architecture methodologies. Graduates will have the skills required to move into more senior IT and Data Centre positions.

Program details

Code: 1523
Start: May 2023
Campus: Waterloo
Delivery: Classroom
Length: 1 year
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
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Tuition & fees

Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional.

1 Term

Canadian

International

Tuition
$3041.06
$7467.50
Ancillary Fees
$669.60
$1219.50
Total Fees
$3710.66
$8687.00

Canadian fee details

Description Spring 2023
Program Tuition Fee (ACR) $3041.06
Administration Fee $25.00
Capital Development Fee - Waterloo $48.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $99.00
CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10
eText Fee $15.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $25.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50
Student Services $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $125.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00
Term Total $3710.66

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International fee details

Description Spring 2023
Grad. Cert. Program Tuition $7467.50
Administration Fee $25.00
Capital Development Fee - Waterloo $48.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $99.00
CSI International Health Fee $174.90
CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10
eText Fee $15.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $25.00
ISR (International Student Recovery) $375.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50
Student Services $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $125.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00
Term Total $8687.00

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Program device & software requirements

This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.

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Financial assistance

Financial assistance is not available for this program.

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