Technology
Cloud Administrator
Build the technical confidence to manage cloud platforms, support hybrid IT environments, and solve the everyday infrastructure challenges today’s organizations rely on.
Type
Diploma
Duration
65 Weeks
Internship
12 Weeks
About The Program
Build practical, in-demand skills in IT infrastructure, systems administration, and cloud technologies. You will learn how to support end users, administer Windows and Linux systems, manage networks, and maintain essential services across both on-premises and cloud environments.
Through hands-on activities, practical projects, and scenario-based labs, you will gain experience with virtualization, automation, configuration management, container technologies, and cloud administration. You will also develop the troubleshooting skills needed to support modern hybrid IT environments.
This 65-week diploma program includes a 12-week internship, giving you the opportunity to apply your skills in a professional workplace and gain valuable industry experience before graduating.
The program also prepares you to pursue eligible industry-recognized certification exams from CompTIA and Microsoft.
In this program, you will learn how to use online resources, advanced search techniques, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support technical problem-solving and complete industry-focused tasks where applicable.
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The program is delivered through live, instructor-led Online Remote classes, providing the flexibility of remote learning with real-time interaction and support from experienced instructors.
Career Opportunities
This program qualifies you for a wide range of careers including:
- PC Support Technician
- Desktop Administrator
- Windows 10 Administrator
- Windows Server Administrator
- Active Directory Administrator
- Project Manager
- Network Administrator
- Linux Administrator
- SQL Database Administrator
- Email Server Administrator
- Exchange Server Administrator
- Wireless LAN Administrator
Employers Who Have Hired triOS Grads
- Rogers Communications
- Acer America Corporation
- Compugen Spectra Energy Satellite
- Bell Canada
- Ricoh Canada Inc.
- Wilfred Laurier University
- University of Waterloo
- Hewlett-Packard Co.
- Tech Alliance
Salary
Employment Rate*
Average Wage/HR**
High Wage/HR**
Source: workingincanada.gc.ca
NOC Code: 21222- **Wage data is rounded down to the nearest dollar. Average wage doesn't reflect the starting salary but represents the middle value between lowest to highest wages. Local (or regional) income may vary. Last updated in November 2025.
Program Details
Build practical skills for entry-level roles in IT infrastructure and cloud administration through the Cloud Administrator + Internship diploma program at triOS College.
This 65-week program is delivered through Online Remote classes and includes a 12-week internship. Students receive hands-on training in supporting end users, managing computer systems and networks, and maintaining technology services across on-premises and cloud environments.
Training covers key areas such as:
- PC support
- Windows client administration
- Windows Server and Active Directory administration
- IT service and project management
- Network administration
- Linux administration
- Security fundamentals
- Database, web server, and messaging services
- Server and cloud administration
- Virtualization and containerization
- Configuration management and automation technologies
The program uses hands-on activities, guided practice, scenario-based labs, and project-based learning to help students develop the practical skills required to support modern IT and hybrid cloud environments.
When you enroll in this program, you will receive:
- A 12-week, 240-hour internship that provides professional workplace experience
- A registered and approved diploma
- Six certification exam vouchers to apply toward the eligible certifications you choose to pursue*
- Practice tests, where applicable
- Career services
- Job search assistance
- Alumni program benefits
*Students who successfully complete this program will be eligible to write certification exams leading to the following designations:
- CompTIA A+ (2 vouchers)
- CompTIA Project+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Linux+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Server+
- CompTIA Cloud+
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
These certifications include nine available certification vouchers across nine (9) certification vouchers for eight (8) certifications examinations (A+ requires 2 vouchers). Students are provided with six (6) certification exam vouchers to use toward the certifications they choose to pursue.
Course Listings
Cloud Administrator Internship
Career Planning and Preparation - Level 1
Career Planning and Preparation – Level 2
Digital Literacy for Professionals
IT Administrator Internship
IT Service & Project Management
Linux Administration
Managing Infrastructure Services
Network Administration
PC Support
Server, Cloud and Automation Technologies
Security Fundamentals
Student Success Strategies
Windows Client Administration
Windows Server & Active Directory Administration
Admission Requirements
You must:
- have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
OR
- be at least 18 years old when or before the program begins AND pass a qualifying test* that has been approved by the Superintendent. (The approved qualifying test for this program is the Wonderlic test with a passing score of 20.)
* If you’re applying from other Canadian provinces, you must:
- be at least 19 years old,
- be out of high school for at least 1 year when the program starts, and
- successfully pass an academic achievement test.
Please contact us for more details regarding admissions requirements if you are an international student.
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Success Stories
It was a wonderful experience. I am confident I can tackle any challenges coming my way. Thank you triOS!
Charity M.
Graduated 2015