Programs · Industry-led Finishing School

IT Infrastructure & Cloud Computing

The cloud is about how you do computing, not where you do it.Marc Benioff, Co-founder and CEO of Salesforce

Architecting the digital infra, powering the cloud and managing tomorrow.

6 months · Full-timeVTU ApprovedNASSCOM SSC Aligned
IT Infrastructure & Cloud Computing program at VSI
90%
Hands-on labs & projects
6 mo.
Full-time immersive program
VTU + NASSCOM
Approved & SSC-aligned
CXO-led
Mentored by industry practitioners
iAspire Mind Foundation
Knowledge Partner
Program Overview

Architect the digital infra. Power the cloud.

Accelerate your career with the Advanced IT Infrastructure Management and Cloud Computing bootcamp. This intensive program covers core network architecture, enterprise servers, modern operating systems, virtualization and multi-cloud environments through hands-on labs and real-world deployment scenarios.

You'll master advanced networking, secure firewall configuration, enterprise-grade physical and virtual server administration, high-performance operating systems (Linux and Windows Server), robust virtualization clusters, scalable cloud architectures on AWS, Azure and GCP, and infrastructure automation using modern scripting and configuration-management tools.

Learning Outcomes

Run the systems that keep the business on.

Eight capabilities across networks, systems, and multi-cloud engineering — the full ops-and-platform stack.

01Networks

Design & secure enterprise networks

Segmentation, routing, next-gen firewalls and zero-trust access — networks that stay up and stay safe.

02Systems

Administer at production scale

Linux and Windows server administration, hardening and troubleshooting across real workloads.

03Cloud

Architect on AWS & Azure

Well-architected patterns across compute, storage, networking, identity and observability on both clouds.

04Containers

Ship with Docker & Kubernetes

Container images, orchestration, ingress, secrets and stateful workloads — production-ready.

05IaC

Automate everything

Terraform for infrastructure, Ansible for configuration and CI/CD pipelines for repeatable delivery.

06Observability

Instrument and monitor

Logs, metrics, traces and dashboards — the muscle memory of a modern platform engineer on day one.

07Governance

Cost, security & compliance

Cloud FinOps, security posture management and compliance frameworks that stakeholders can act on.

08Portfolio

Ship recruiter-ready work

A cloud-native app, an IaC repo and a full observability stack — three concrete pieces to show.

Program Duration · Six months · Full-time

1,200 hours of deep, industry-led learning.

960 hrs
Immersive technical training
Led by industry practitioners.
120 hrs
Soft-skills & life-skills
Communication, teamwork and leadership.
48 hrs
Mentoring sessions
1:1 and cohort sessions with industry CXOs.
72 hrs
Hackathons & industry sessions
Real-world problems, judged by industry leaders.
Curriculum · 8 core modules

Curriculum built by industry practitioners.

01Advanced Networking
TCP/IP deep-dive, DNS, DHCP, VPNs and load balancing across enterprise environments.
02Linux Administration
Shell scripting, file permissions, package management and system performance tuning.
03Windows Server
Active Directory, Group Policies and PowerShell automation for enterprise environments.
04Virtualization Technologies
Hypervisor architectures, clusters, shared storage and infrastructure right-sizing.
05AWS Architecture
EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, database services and cost-aware AWS design patterns.
06Microsoft Azure
Azure VMs, virtual networks, storage accounts and identity management with Entra ID.
07Google Cloud Platform
Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage and Google-native services.
08DevOps & Infrastructure-as-Code
Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines and modern automation across the stack.
mentors

The partial list of proposed Industry Mentors.

Cloud architects, SREs and platform leaders who mentor the IT Infrastructure Management & Cloud Computing cohort — 1:1 and cohort sessions across the six months.

#NameRole
01Mr. Sudipto BasuCEO AI & Cloud Business Leader
02Mr. Karthik DuggaDirector AI & Tech Leader
03Mr. Sumit AggarwalDirector Software Engg & Tech Leader
04Mr. Manish KarlekarHead of Digital - India Technology Center & Tech Leader
05Mr. Ramesh Kautaex CIO & CISO – Fortune 10 & Cybersecurity Tech Leader
06Ms. Geetha PandaCOO & Tech Leader
07Mr. Sikhin Tanu ShawHead IT & Tech Leader
08Mr. Jayashankar AttupurathuFractional CTO & AI Tech Leader
09Mr. Rajeev BarnwalCTO & AI Senior Tech Leader
10Mr. Surya Prakash MohapatraDirector HR and L&D & Senior HR Leader
11Ms. Aparna CCHRO & Senior HR Leader
12Ms. Archna BhardwajChief People Officer Senior HR Leader
13Ms. Mahasweta PaulHead of People and Culture
14Ms. Vandana NayarSenior HR & OD Leader
Certifications & Assessment

Credentials that hiring managers recognise.

VTU

VTU Approved

Program certified by Visvesvaraya Technological University — India’s premier technical university.

NASSCOM

NASSCOM SSC Aligned

Assessment aligned to NASSCOM Sector Skills Council job roles for cyber-security professionals.

VSI

VSI Program Certificate

Awarded on successful completion of coursework, capstone and industry-mentor assessment.

OEM

OEM Track Certificates

Additional certifications from partner OEMs (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto) via elective tracks.

Placement Assistance

Career support built into the program.

  • Assured placement with participating industry partners.
  • Dedicated career services team — resumes, mock interviews, portfolio reviews.
  • Industry mentor assigned to every learner through the program.
  • Direct-hire pipelines with the OEM and enterprise partners listed alongside.
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Pedagogy

Industry-by-industry experiential learning.

VSI’s Industry-by-industry experiential learning pedagogy, led by industry practitioners and CXO mentors, bridges academic theory and workplace practice — replacing static lectures with a curated curriculum comprising 90% hands-on, sector-specific problem-solving, assignments, real-time projects with participating industry partners and assured placement.

Programs are tailored to unique market demands, ensuring learners gain direct exposure to real tools & technologies, application environments and industry professional skills — becoming truly industry-ready professionals.

Eligibility criteria

Who this program is for.

Qualification

BTech · MTech · MCA

Any recognised technical degree at bachelor’s or master’s level.

Branches

IT & Circuit branches

CSE, ISE, IT, ECE, EEE, EIE and allied streams.

Batch year

2026 & 2027 pass-outs

Final-year and recent graduates from these two cohorts.

Academics

60% career score

Consistent 60% aggregate through 10th, 12th and graduation.

Backlogs

No active backlogs

Required for 2027 candidates at the time of application.

Ready to apply?

The next cohort is filling up.

Set up a 1:1 with our admissions desk to confirm eligibility, scholarships and the current intake position.

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FAQs

Answers to the questions we hear most.

Do I need prior infra experience to enrol?
No prior infra experience is required — a BTech / MTech / MCA background in IT or circuit branches with the stated academic scores is sufficient. We start from networking fundamentals and Linux basics.
Is the program full-time or can it be done alongside a job?
The IT Infrastructure & Cloud Computing program is a full-time six-month immersive program on the VTU Bengaluru campus.
What certifications will I receive?
You receive a VTU-approved VSI Program Certificate, NASSCOM SSC–aligned credentials and optional OEM electives from AWS, Azure, GCP or Red Hat.
Is placement assured?
Yes — assured placement through participating industry partners upon successful completion of coursework, capstone and mentor assessment.
How hands-on is the program?
About 90% of the program is hands-on — live labs, real cloud accounts, multi-cloud deployment projects and a production-grade capstone.
How do I apply and what does admission look like?
Applications are made through the VSI Apply Now flow. Shortlisted candidates take an online admission assessment and an interview with the VSI faculty and industry mentor panel.
Tools & Technologies

The stack used by working infrastructure & cloud teams.

Networking
Operating Systems
Cloud Platforms
Virtualization
Automation & IaC
Monitoring
Program brochure

Download the program brochure

Curriculum, eligibility, mentors and career outcomes in one PDF.

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