Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect coordinates the use of cloud services for a large business or organisation. You might be involved in planning and implementing cloud strategies or designing applications for cloud services. Cloud Architects maintain an organisation’s cloud operations and attend to any issues that occur.

Cloud Architects should have strong technical abilities and be able to lead a team in a range of professional projects. You’ll need to be a strong communicator and be able to understand the IT needs within an organisation. Cloud Architects should have good organisational abilities and must be able to manage their time well.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $171,600
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a cloud architect?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Master of Computer Science

Blended, On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $83,312
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Additional requirements may apply.
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology

On Campus, Online
18 months
$0 - $8,940
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $32,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Computing

On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $79,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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