Montgomery County Community College Is Launching Cloud Computing Programs This Fall

Want a more affordable start or midway boost to your tech career? Here’s another entry point: Blue Bell-based Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is launching new associate degree and certificate programs for cloud computing in fall 2022.

These programs aim to introduce students to cloud computing and computer networking through hands-on course work. Students in the programs are expected to gain an advantage for entry-level positions in this field, MCCC said in its announcement, as they will be prepared to take certificate exams such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA cloud+, CISCO certified administrator, AWS cloud practitioner, AWS solutions architect, Azure cloud fundamentals and Azure cloud administrator.

“It means jobs and flexibility,” said James Bretz, MCCC’s dean of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, in a statement. “If you have these skills, you are eligible for entry-level jobs with lots of room to grow all over the place. These are often remote jobs. Our students can work for companies all over the country. With these skills, students will be ready to work and grow in the field from day one.”

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