CompTIA Cloud Essentials+

Course Description

CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (CLO-002) is the only internationally recognized, vendor-neutral certification utilizing 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 organizations whenever tasked with making current cloud technology decisions.

Course Curriculum: CompTIA Cloud Essentials+

Module 1: CLOUD CONCEPTS

• Explain cloud principles
• Identify cloud networking concepts
• Identify cloud storage technologies
• Summarize important aspects of cloud design

Module 2: BUSINESS PRINCIPLES OF CLOUD ENVIRONMENTS

• Given a scenario, use appropriate cloud assessments
• Summarize the financial aspects of engaging a cloud provider
• Identify the important business aspects of vendor relations in cloud adoptions
• Identify the benefits or solutions of utilizing cloud services
• Compare and contrast cloud migration approaches

Module 3: MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL OPERATIONS

• Explain aspects of operating within the cloud.
• Explain DevOps in cloud environments.
• Given a scenario, review and report on the financial expenditures related to cloud resources.

Module 4: GOVERNANCE, RISK, COMPLIANCE, AND SECURITY FOR THE CLOUD

• Recognize risk management concepts related to cloud services
• Explain policies or procedures.
• Identify the importance and impacts of compliance in the cloud
• Explain security concerns, measures, or concepts of cloud operations