You could say I believe in cloud computing. You could say the same for anyone reading this article. And you could say the same for anyone attending or exhibiting at the upcoming Cloud Expo.<\/p>\n
We’ve now moved well beyond the basic question, \u201cwhat is cloud computing?\u201d <\/p>\n
But I’m curious: what is a cloud computing education? How should college students, mid-career technologists, and senior executives be informed, trained, and certified? Should there be such a thing as a cloud computing major and post-grad cloud computing studies?<\/p>\n
These questions spring to mind as I prepare to deliver a short seminar on the topic at the Tau Institute, a small research organization I’ve co-founded in two locations: my Illinois hometown and Manila, Philippines. <\/p>\n
There is certainly a global aspect to cloud computing, now that we’re in an era where technological advancement happens simultaneously (if unevenly) throughout the world. <\/p>\n
But more important is the idea of a universal foundation to cloud. What should people know, and when should they know it? <\/p>\n
I’m participating in a new podcast series called Run!, which tackles the subject of \u201cwhat we do with technology and what it’s doing to us.\u201d We recorded an episode last night in which a major cloud company CTO talked of dealing with three dozen platforms in his job. <\/p>\n
Is there such a thing as a basic, standard cloud education? If so, what languages, frameworks, and general understanding should it encompass? Please let me know your thoughts, as I work to build such a thing \u2013 a cloud computing education\/certification program \u2013 within the Tau Institute.<\/p>\n