The CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ is geared toward individuals who understand the business aspects of cloud computing and how to move from in-house to cloud storage. In addition, they should be familiar with the impacts, risks and consequences of implementing a cloud-based solution. A single exam is required to earn the credential. CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ is for both IT and non-technical professionals who require the essential business acumen needed to make informed cloud service decisions.

Top Cloud Essentials+ Job Roles

• Business Analysts.

• Business Process Owners.

• Sales and Marketing Staff in cloud product or service management.

• Managed Service Provider Personnel.

• New Data Centre Staff.

• Technical Support Staff.

Why is it different?

CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ is the only internationally recognise, vendor-neutral certification utilising key business principles and fundamental cloud concepts that validate data-driven cloud recommendations. It stands alone in this field by demonstrating that all necessary staff members – not just the IT specialists – understand how to increase efficiency, manage costs, and reduce security risks for organisations whenever tasked with making current cloud technology decisions. CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ is for both IT and non-technical professionals who require the essential business acumen needed to make informed cloud service decisions.

Technical Areas Covered in the Certification

Cloud Concepts 

• Explain cloud principles, such as the different service  and deployment models.
• Identify cloud networking concepts and cloud storage technologies.
• Summarise important aspects of cloud design, including redundancy, high availability, and disaster recovery.

Business Principles of Cloud Environments

• Identify and employ appropriate cloud assessments, which may include topics like feasibility studies, bench marking, or gap analysis.
• Summarise financial aspects of engaging with a cloud provider around contracts, billing, or expenditures.
• Highlight key business aspects of cloud vendor relation adoption.
• Identify benefits and solutions of using cloud services,   including IoT, Blockchain, and Big Data.
• Compare and contrast cloud migration approaches, such as hybrid or phased.

Management and Technical Operations 

• Explain aspects of operating in the cloud, such as data management or optimisation.
• Understand the role of DevOps in cloud environments, like API integration or provisioning.
• Ability to review and report on financial expenditures related to cloud resources.

Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Security for the Cloud 

• Comprehend risk management and response concepts related to cloud services.
• Explain standard policies and procedures.
• Identify the importance and impacts of compliance in the cloud, such as regulatory concerns and international standards.
• Explain security concerns, measures, or concepts of cloud operations, including different types of threats or various security assessments.