Cloud Security and Infrastructure

Higher Professional Degree

Cloud Security and Infrastructure

Online Study Programme

Build the skills to design, manage, and secure modern cloud environments. This programme prepares you for in-demand roles across IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, with hands-on training that mirrors real industry needs.

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Online Studies

11 August 2026 More startups

13 October 2026

2 year full time | 4 years part time

Full time: NOK 45.000,- per semester
Part time: NOK 22.500,- per semester

Introduction price August 2026 startup:
Full time: NOK 38.250,- first semester
Part time: NOK 19.125,- first semester

State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen)

AI in the study programme

How is AI used in the programme?

AI has become an essential part of managing and securing cloud environments. In this programme, students explore how AI-driven tools assist with monitoring, incident detection, log analysis, and automated threat response. You will learn how machine learning models help predict system failures, identify vulnerabilities, and strengthen security operations across hybrid and cloud-based infrastructures.

AI-supported automation is also introduced to improve deployment, configuration, and resource optimisation. By understanding how AI enhances cloud operations and security, you gain future-ready competence highly valued in organisations modernising their infrastructure.

Why Study Cloud Security and Infrastructure?

Cloud technology is now at the core of how organisations operate, innovate, and secure their digital assets. As companies move from traditional on-premises systems to cloud-based and hybrid platforms, they urgently need professionals who understand both infrastructure and cybersecurity. This programme combines practical hands-on training with essential theoretical insight, giving you the competence to build, migrate, and secure cloud services used in modern businesses.

You will work with real tools, real scenarios, and real industry challenges, gaining experience that makes you job-ready from day one. Whether you’re new to IT or expanding your skills, this education opens the door to a rapidly growing career field.

One-year programme also available

The first year of this two-year programme is identical to the one-year programme Cloud Foundations. However, you can apply directly to this two-year programme and secure your place for two years.

Career Opportunities

After completing Cloud Security and Infrastructure, you can pursue careers such as:

  • IT Consultant
  • IT Support Engineer
  • Cloud Consultant
  • Junior Cloud Architect
  • IT Security Advisor
  • ICT Security Consultant
  • Cloud Security Coordinator
Cloud Security and Infrastructure

Secure and build the cloud services of the future

Programme information

Learning outcomes

Graduates develop strong competence in cloud services, on-premises infrastructure, hybrid environments, and security principles. You learn to analyse existing solutions, plan cloud migrations, configure and secure cloud-based resources, and apply relevant standards and best practices. The programme strengthens your ability to solve practical and theoretical challenges, communicate decisions, and work ethically with sensitive data.

With insight into both traditional and cloud-native technologies, you gain the versatility needed to support digital transformation and contribute to secure, modern IT environments across different organisations.

Read more about the study program in our course catalog.

Course structure

Subjects in Cloud Security and Infrastructure:

  • On-Premises Computing
  • Cloud Computing
  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • Cloud Security

Extended programme information

School: Noroff Higher Vocational College (Noroff Fagskole)
Application deadline: Continuous admission. Applications are processed in the order they are submitted.
Language of instruction: English
Accreditations: Approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen). Accredited by NOKUT.
Degree: Higher Professional Degree
Credits: 120 Credits

Hardware and software

We recommend the following:

  • The machine MUST be able to handle virtualization
  • 1 TB SSD storage
  • 16 GB RAM
  • Core i5 or newer

We do not recommend MAC with Mx processor, as the machine does not handle certain software and virtualizations.

All necessary software is provided to students through Noroff – or by downloading for free from the Internet.

* As part of the study program, Microsoft Azure is used. Typically, Azure for Students is utilized, which provides up to NOK 1,000 in free credit. In some cases, however, it may be necessary to set up a Pay-As-You-Go subscription, which may incur costs.

Admission requirements

Noroff has ongoing admissions, and applications are processed in the order they are received. The earlier you apply, the earlier you can secure a study place.

To qualify for the program, you must have general study competence or vocational education with a professional certificate. It is also possible to apply based on recognized prior learning.

For international students, depending upon which country you have received your education from, the requirements will differ. Please use this website where you can find the specific requirements for your country at the bottom of the page.

You can read more about admission requirements here.

Financing

All our study programs are approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen). You can apply to the Loan Fund for basic support (loan and grant; NOK 166.859) and tuition fees (NOK 79,432).

As an adult student, you can receive loans and grants from the State Educational Loan Fund. This also applies if you work while studying.

As a main rule, you must be a Norwegian citizen to receive support from the Norwegian State Educational Fund. However, foreign citizens may also be entitled to financial support. Check here to see if you are eligible.

You can read more about payment, loans, and grants here. 

Programme Manager and Industry Partner

Tom Drange
Cloud technology and cybersecurity are essential in digital transformation. Organisations need professionals who understand the technology and can think strategically about security and infrastructure. Tom Drange, Programme Manager
Åsne Holtklimpen
The demand for cloud and security competence has increased dramatically. Organisations have moved their systems to the cloud, but their security maturity has not kept up. Åsne Holtklimpen, Crayon
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