Bangalore, June 4 2015:  Cloud Computing has progressed from a buzzword to a key industry priority -- and now to a hardnosed career oportunity.  Manipal University has just announced an online distance education Certificate programme in Cloud Computing, promising registrants  a good career as Axure Cloud Professionals, with starting salary for a Junior Cloud Professional  Rs  500,000   to Rs 700,000 depending on domain knowledge and experience.
The course will let successful candidates  add the power of Cloud Computing to iOS, Android and Windows Phone Platforms. This program is meant toprovide students with thorough knowledge of Cloud Computing Technology using Microsoft Azure as a platform. They will learn how to design and implement the various types of cloud services - laaS, PaaS and SaaS. and will develop skills by practicing the various concepts explained through concept videos, webinars and case studies.
There is a huge demand for Azure Cloud professionals with expertise in designing, developing and porting new as well as existing IT solutions in Cloud in order to gain cost benefits for organizations, says Manipal. Nearly 57% of Fortune 500 companies have adopted Microsoft Azure platform as their cloud computing solution . 
Course details  ( 7 modules) : 3-month online program spanning 120 hours of learning, Live online sessions/webinars with industry experts, Self-assessment exercises at the end of each module to gauge your learning. Learning at your convenience with 24/7 access to e-learning content and program videos via our learning management system EduNxt .
The course is steered by Prabhjot Singh Bhakshi who  has over 15 years of experience as a corporate Trainer. The fee is Rs 8900 plus tax.