Cloud Platforms

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
INFO 2004
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Course ID
200128
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comp Sc & IT
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Siamak Mirzaei
Course level icon
Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Project
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
40 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group A
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and implement IT infrastructures using cloud technologies, with a focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS). By exploring cloud concepts, core services and security measures, students will be prepared to evaluate, select, and implement cloud-based solutions that align with organisational requirements. 

  • Foundations of Cloud Computing  
  • Cloud Security and Networking  
  • Architecture and Migration  

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe different types of cloud computing models and their applications
  • Compare cloud computing and traditional on-premises infrastructure
  • Evaluate and select cloud service offerings from major providers to meet specific organisational needs
  • Apply core cloud services to develop and manage a functional cloud-based IT infrastructure based on an existing on-premises design
  • Apply Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) technologies to design and explain a secure cloud infrastructure
  • Justify a cost-optimised and scalable architecture based on a real-world case

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 25933
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-15
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-15
Class number
Class number 25934
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 10:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-15
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 10:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-15
Class number
Class number 25935
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 8:10am - 10am Mawson Lakes Building J, J2-25
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 8:10am - 10am Mawson Lakes Building J, J2-25
Class number
Class number 25936
Section
Section PR04
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-15
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-15
Class number
Class number 25937
Section
Section PR05
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-15
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-15
Class number
Class number 25938
Section
Section PR06
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-15
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-15
Class number
Class number 25939
Section
Section PR07
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 4:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-13
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 4:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-13
Class number
Class number 25940
Section
Section PR08
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-17
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-17
Class number
Class number 22482
Section
Section PR09
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-22
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-22
Class number
Class number 22483
Section
Section PR10
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-17
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-17
Class number
Class number 22484
Section
Section PR11
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 8:10am - 10am Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-22
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 8:10am - 10am Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-22
Class number
Class number 22485
Section
Section PR12
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 8:10am - 10am Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-13
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 8:10am - 10am Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-13
Class number
Class number 22486
Section
Section PR13
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 5:10pm - 7pm Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-17
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 5:10pm - 7pm Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-17
Class number
Class number 25941
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building D, D1-05
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building D, D1-05
Class number
Class number 25942
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building D, D1-05
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building D, D1-05
Notes:
Please note some spaces in this class have been reserved for Bachelor of Software Engineering (Apprenticeship) students.
Class number
Class number 22487
Section
Section SE03
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building D, D1-05
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building D, D1-05

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 25943
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.23
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.23
Class number
Class number 25944
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.18
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, 2.18
Notes:
Bachelor of Software Engineering Apprenticeship students, please enrol in this class.
Class number
Class number 25945
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, G.22
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, G.22
Class number
Class number 22014
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 80
Available
Available 80
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.18
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.18
Notes:
Please note some spaces in this class have been reserved for Bachelor of Software Engineering (Apprenticeship) students.
Class number
Class number 22015
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 80
Available
Available 80
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.18
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.18

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed INFO1012 Information Technology Systems

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assumed knowledge

Foundational IT knowledge, basic networking, and system architecture concepts

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Cyber Security
Bachelor of Cyber Security majoring in Technology
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)