Higher Diploma in Cloud and Data Centre Administration

Programme Aims
Secure your cloud journey with us. Be a recognised Google, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services Cloud Engineer.
Cloud computing is a new trend of IT technology, and most large IT applications will be hosted in cloud systems. The programme aims to equip students with the necessary practical knowledge and skills in cloud and data centre administration, with emphasis on network design and implementation, cloud applications development, and virtualised systems and data centres administration. Graduates can apply their knowledge and skills in the administration of cloud systems and data centres, as well as in the support of various commercial cloud applications and cloud services.

The programme also emphasises on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.

The programme is linked to the “Earn and Learn” scheme. Upon completion of the full-time first year of this programme1, the student may choose to study in the “Earn and Learn” scheme. Under the “Earn and Learn” scheme, students will be employed by the participating companies as registered apprentice for two years in the “Earn and Learn”. During the two-year training period, there will be salary, government allowance and additional subsidy. Furthermore, the employer will sponsor the apprentice to study the Higher Diploma (HD) programme in Part-Time (Day) mode2.

For details, please refer to the “Earn and Learn” scheme website.

Professional Recognition
The programme is recognised by the Hong Kong Computer Society as satisfying the academic requirements for its Associate Membership.

Career Opportunities

• Cloud Engineer
• Cloud Architect
• Cloud Application Developer
• Cloud System Administrator
• Cloud Consultant
• Cloud Product and Project Manager
• Cloud Software and Network Engineer

Notes:

• The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
• Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
• The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.