Faculty of Information & Communications Technology

Occupational Certificate: Cloud Administrator 

Occupational Certificate: Cloud Administrator NQF 4 – SAQA ID 118699

Cloud Administrator NQF 4 South Africa (SAQA ID 118699) is an accredited qualification offered by Khano Training Institute that prepares learners to function as Cloud Administrators responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting cloud platforms and computing resources. This programme equips students with the skills required to ensure seamless delivery of cloud services while maintaining security protocols to protect digital infrastructure. With the increasing adoption of cloud technologies across South Africa, qualified cloud professionals are in growing demand across industries.

Possible Career Choices

  • Cloud Administrator
  • Cloud Support Technician
  • IT Systems Administrator
  • Cloud Infrastructure Specialist

Entry Requirements

  • NQF Level 3 qualification

Related IT Qualifications

Learners interested in advancing their cloud and infrastructure expertise may also explore the Cybersecurity Analyst NQF 5 qualification for security-focused skills, or the IT Systems Development NQF 4 qualification for broader technical career pathways.

You can also explore the full range of IT Qualifications South Africa offered by the Faculty of Information & Communication Technology at Khano Training Institute.

Course Content

The qualification consists of the following compulsory modules: 

1. Knowledge Modules:

  • Introduction to Cloud Computing
  • Cloud Computing Elements
  • Containers, Cloud Native, and Kubernetes
  • Cloud Security, Risks, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigation
  • Data and Databases in the Cloud
  • Fundamentals of Cloud Computing Platforms
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing Governance, Legislation, and Ethics
  • 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) and Future Skills
  • Design Thinking Principles for Innovation

2. Practical Skill Modules:

  • Conduct Effective Server Maintenance and Optimization
  • Monitor On-Demand Availability of Data Storage and Services
  • Provide Cloud Network Administration and Support
  • Implement Security Measures to Ensure Cloud Ecosystem Integrity

3. Work Experience Modules:

    • Apply Cloud Administration Skills in a Real-World Environment
    • Manage Cloud Services and Infrastructure
    • Implement and Monitor Cloud Security Protocols

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