New BS program @ WGU: Cloud and Systems Administration

lismith

WGU has an interesting new BS program...https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/systems-cloud-administration-bachelors-program

Focuses on cloud technologies, security, networking, scripting, emerging technologies, and server administration.

Certs:
• Amazon AWS SysOps Administration–Associate
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012
• LPI Linux Essentials
• CompTIA Linux+
• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Cloud Essentials
• CompTIA Cloud+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• Project+ (CompTIA)
• Axelos ITIL Foundation
• CIW Site Development Associate

coreyb80

Yeah looks like this is replacing the program that I'm currently in.

gkca

coreyb80 wrote: »

Yeah looks like this is replacing the program that I'm currently in.

+1 And it seems to be a decent update, but I really don't like that it is not a "BS IT with 'insert emphasis'" but a "BS Cloud and Systems Admin", sounds more like a vocational diploma rather than a degree.

lismith

coreyb80 wrote: »

Yeah looks like this is replacing the program that I'm currently in.

Are you in the IT with Network Administration program?

lismith

gkca wrote: »

+1 And it seems to be a decent update, but I really don't like that it is not a "BS IT with 'insert emphasis'" but a "BS Cloud and Systems Admin", sounds more like a vocational diploma rather than a degree.

I agree.

DatabaseHead

Holy Cow that's a WHOLE LOTTA COMPTIA!

coreyb80

lismith wrote: »

Are you in the IT with Network Administration program?

Yes I am. I've requested to switch starting next semester to Network Operations and Security.

coreyb80

gkca wrote: »

+1 And it seems to be a decent update, but I really don't like that it is not a "BS IT with 'insert emphasis'" but a "BS Cloud and Systems Admin", sounds more like a vocational diploma rather than a degree.

I agree, very vanilla sounding program.

stryder144

I wonder why they didn't go for the MCSA: Linux on Azure certification. Seems like it would fit nicely into this new degree plan.

LeBroke

I don't understand this program..

They have Linux+ and LPI certs. They also have MCSA in Server 2012 (which probably 3-5% of cloud guys even bother to touch, mostly ones in .net shops).

Yet no RHCSA/RHCE certs or courses.

lismith

coreyb80 wrote: »

Yes I am. I've requested to switch starting next semester to Network Operations and Security.

I'm scheduled to start Net Op & Sec in January. My enrollment counselor told me a new program was going to be announced soon so I was curious to see the details. It looks interesting but some credits I already have won't transfer to this new plan, and I don't like how generic this Cloud degree sounds.

lismith

LeBroke wrote: »

I don't understand this program..

They have Linux+ and LPI certs. They also have MCSA in Server 2012 (which probably 3-5% of cloud guys even bother to touch, mostly ones in .net shops).

Yet no RHCSA/RHCE certs or courses.

But there is always, ALWAYS CompTIA A+ in every. single. program.

stryder144

I also wonder why they didn't put in the CCSP or similar certification.

coreyb80

lismith wrote: »

But there is always, ALWAYS CompTIA A+ in every. single. program.

And after having to take it recently I've decided I do despise the A+ exam

DoubleNNs

Looks awesome. Minus the Windows certs.
I wonder if an RHCE would replace an MCSA?

gkca

DoubleNNs wrote: »

I wonder if an RHCE would replace an MCSA?

I doubt it, I've asked them on Twitter and their reply was that they don' see much demand or something like that.

DoubleNNs

I don't necessarily want an RHCE to be included in the curriculum. I'm more so wondering if it can be accepted as transfer credit. But I can figure that out by reaching out admissions.