- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This hands-on course introduces the core concepts of architecting solutions for deployment on cloud service providers. Participants must have prior technical knowledge creating software applications using programming languages or scripting in Node.js, or Java, or .NET. COMP 3215 is supported by AWS Academy and is delivered by an AWS Academy Accredited Educator. Students use scenario-based lab environments for evaluating tradeoffs in different solution approaches to design secure, reliable, high-performing, cost-efficient systems leveraging the AWS Cloud. Labs and exercises leverage infrastructure-as-code techniques to automate the build of a solution based on their chosen scenario. Alternative services available through other cloud service providers or open-source solutions are introduced for comparison with the AWS Cloud services used in the course, Upon successful completion, students will have experience designing scalable and secure distributed systems on the AWS Cloud. They will also be prepared to challenge the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification exam, available at additional cost through Amazon. COMP 3215 is an elective in several BCIT Computing Flexible Learning/ PTS programs, including the CST FLEX Diploma. This course is offered once per year in January (Winter) term.
Domestic fees
$647.29
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Design highly available, cost-efficient, fault-tolerant, and scalable distributed systems on AWS.
- Use AWS foundational, deployment, and management services.
- Identify and define technical requirements for an AWS-based application.
- Identify which AWS services meet a given technical requirement.
- Utilize best practices for building secure and reliable applications on the AWS platform.
- Implement the basic architectural principles of building on the AWS cloud.
- Design cloud networks (as they relate to AWS).
- Utilize advanced cloud security features and tools that AWS provides.
- Explain how cloud technologies relate to traditional services.
- Evaluate and consider tradeoffs in different implementations for how they impact business objectives.
- Prepare to challenge the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification exam available through Amazon (for an additional cost).
Effective as of Fall 2023
Related Programs
AWS Academy Cloud Architecting (COMP 3215) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Advanced .NET Development
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Advanced Java Development
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of COMP 3215 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 87316
Dates
Fri Jan 10 - Fri Mar 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 87316
- Domestic fees $647.29
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Mar 28 | Fri | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
John Ali
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. You should prepare to spend 2-3 hours on homework for every 1 hour of class time. This course may require an average total time commitment of 9-12+ hours per week. 3 hours of synchronous class time and 6-9+ hours per week for homework. Late registration is not permitted. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC with microphone and video camera. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.