AI, Cloud & Cybersecurity Skills Development

The AI, Cloud & Cybersecurity Foundations skills development courses prepare beginner-level adult learners and career changers with foundational, industry-recognized skills in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Students can choose between Microsoft and AWS pathways aligned with regional employer needs, with each pathway combining platform-specific AI and cloud training with the universal ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity credential. Delivered in a flexible four-week hybrid format, courses provide stackable credentials and in-demand technology skills while creating a foundation for future advanced training in AI, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity.

Course Sequence Order

Microsoft Pathway
CMT140: Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals with Azure
CMT150: Cloud Computing Fundamentals with Azure
CMT160: Cybersecurity Foundations

AWS Pathway
CMT145: Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals with AWS
CMT155: Cloud Computing Fundamentals with AWS
CMT160: Cybersecurity Foundations

Please note: Courses are subject to cancellation based upon enrollment, instructor availability, and other operational considerations.

FCC Completion Award
Receive an FCC Completion Award upon successful completion of each course. These certificates document your training and can be added to your resume and professional profile to demonstrate your knowledge to current and prospective employers.

Microsoft AI Fundamentals AI-901
Validates conceptual knowledge of AI solutions in Azure, foundational technical skills, Python coding syntax and programming techniques, and Azure resources.

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900
Demonstrates foundational knowledge of cloud concepts, core Azure services, and Azure management and governance features and tools.

AWS Certified AI Practitioner AIF-C01
Certifies knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and generative AI concepts.

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02
Validates foundational, high-level understanding of AWS Cloud, services, and terminology.

ISC² Certified in Cybersecurity
Proves an individual possesses foundational cybersecurity knowledge, skills and abilities. 

Step 1: Earn Industry Credentials

• Prepare for certification exams either independently or by successfully completing:
  • Microsoft Pathway: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) via CMT150: Cloud Computing Fundamentals with Azure
  • AWS Pathway: AWS Certified Cloud (CLF-C02) via CMT155: Cloud Computing Fundamentals with AWS
• Pass exam/s to become either a Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals and/or an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.

Step 2: Receive Academic Credit

• Enroll in an FCC credit course or program.
• Receive academic credit for CMIS 111V: Virtualization and Cloud Fundamentals (3 credits) by contacting Registration and Records at [email protected]or 846.2431.