What is the CompTIA Cloud+ Online Course?

The CompTIA Cloud+ certificate is an excellent certification to obtain for anyone wanting to work in the Cloud Computing sector as it is the only performance-based, vendor-neutral qualification that will introduce you to more than just a single vendor or function.

This online course will equip you with a thorough understanding of how to optimise and maintain Cloud infrastructure services, within a Systems Administration role. The modules you’ll cover include everything from vulnerability management, Cloud migration to identity management systems.  

By the end of this course, you’ll have enhanced your understanding of the following subject areas:

•  Configuration & Deployment – Be able to analyse system requirements in order to successfully execute workload migrations to the Cloud
•  Management – Analyse performance data to determine the correct allocation of Cloud resources to apply required changes
•  Maintenance – Implement appropriate processes and technologies, such as automation and orchestration to ensure desired system performance
•  Security – Know how to implement the correct security controls required 
•  Troubleshooting – Learn how to troubleshoot automation, connectivity and capacity, as well as security issues relating to Cloud implementations 

Is the CompTIA Cloud+ training course for me?

CompTIA Cloud+ is an excellent certification to obtain if you wish to work as a Cloud Developer, Cloud Engineer, Business Analyst or Systems Engineer. If you’re already working as a Systems Administrator or have previous experience in a similar role, adding the CompTIA Cloud+ certification to your CV can help you further develop your career and move into more specialist Cloud Computing positions. 

Prerequisites

There are no official prerequisites to enrol on the CompTIA Cloud+ Certification, however we strongly recommend you first study for the CompTIA Network+ and/or Server+ qualifications in order to work through the Cloud+ learning materials more easily. It is also advantageous for candidates to have at least 2-3 years’ experience in a Systems Admin role or similar.    

Where could this qualification take you next?

Obtaining your CompTIA Cloud+ Certification can help open the door to numerous career opportunities in the Cloud Computing sector earning excellent salaries, including:

•  Systems Administrator – £43k
•  Systems Engineer – £45k
•  Network Engineer – £52k
•  Cloud Developer – £55k

(Source: ITJobsWatch)

With further experience, it is not uncommon for many Cloud Computing professionals to earn in excess of £80k within this sector in the UK. 

Why choose to study with us?

By enrolling on this course with us, you’ll benefit from:

•  Training sessions which are focused on you
•  Recruitment insight to enhance your employability
•  Having a CompTIA Authorised Training Partner
•  Unlimited Tutor Support
•  Flexible payment plans

Course Syllabus

The CompTIA Cloud+ Online course will take you through the following modules:

Module 1: Introduction

Module 2: An Introduction to Cloud Computing Configurations and Deployments

•          Introducing Cloud Computing
•          Creating and Validating a Cloud Deployment
•          Verifying System Requirements
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 3: Cloud Deployments

•          Executing a Cloud Deployment
•          Matching Physical Resources to the Virtualized World of the Cloud
•          Configuring and Deploying Storage
•          Performing a Server Migration
•          Managing User Identities and Roles
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 4: Security in the Cloud

•          Cloud Security Compliance and Configurations
•          Access Control
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 5: Implementing Cloud Security

•          Implementing Security in the Cloud
•          Automating Cloud Security
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 6: Maintaining Cloud Operations

•          Applying Security Patches
•          Updating Cloud Elements
•          Storage Operations
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 7: Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, and Ongoing Maintenance

•          Implementing a Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan
•          Business Continuity
•          Cloud Maintenance
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 8: Cloud Management

•          Introduction to Cloud Management
•          Cloud Metrics
•          Adding and Removing Cloud Resources
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 9: Cloud Management Baselines, Performance, and SLAs

•          Measuring Your Deployment Against the Baseline
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 10: Troubleshooting

•          Examining Common Cloud Issues
•          Troubleshooting Cloud Capacity Issues
•          Troubleshooting Automation and Orchestration
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Module 11: Troubleshooting Networking and Security Issues and Understanding

•          Methodologies
•          Troubleshooting Cloud Networking Issues
•          Troubleshooting Security Issues
•          Troubleshooting Methodology
•          Summary
•          Exam Essentials

Exam Description

The CompTIA Cloud+ exam validates your knowledge and skills gain during your studies of Cloud+. 

Number of questions

Maximum of 90 questions.

Type of questions

Performance-based, and multiple-choice questions.

Time Limit

90 minutes per exam

Passing Score

750 out of 900

Available Languages

English and Japanese.