Cloud Computing
CompTIA Cloud Essentials+
CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ is for both IT and non-technical professionals who require the essential business acumen needed to make informed cloud service decisions.
Business analysts and IT pros alike are consistently called upon to assist their organization in determining which cloud service provider(s) to use, what to migrate to the cloud, and when to implement. Collecting and analyzing cloud products and services information is essential when making operational cloud business decisions. The financial and operational impacts covered by Cloud Essentials+ ensure an ability to develop and implement solid cloud strategies. CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ will show that successful candidates:
- Have the knowledge and understanding of the foundational business and technical components included in a cloud assessment
- Understand specific security concerns and measures
- Comprehend new technology concepts, solutions, and benefits to an organization
Duration
3 days
AUDIENCE
The CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ Specialty certification is relevant to IT specialists, IT technical services specialists, IT relationship managers, IT architects, consultants, business and IT management, business process owners, and analysts.
In the duration of this course, students will:
- Learn the fundamental concepts of cloud computing.
- Learn the business aspects and impact of cloud computing.
- Differentiate the types of cloud solutions and the adoption measures needed for each.
- Identify the technical challenges and the mitigation measures involved in cloud computing.
- Identify the steps to successfully adopt cloud services.
- Identify the basic concepts of ITIL and describe how the ITIL framework is useful in the implementation of cloud computing in an organization.
- Identify the possible risks involved in cloud computing and the risk mitigation measures, and also identify the potential cost considerations for the implementation of cloud and its strategic benefits.
1 – Understanding Cloud Computing Concepts
- Topic A: Understand Basic Cloud Concepts and Terms
- Topic B: Identify Cloud Network and Cloud Storage Technologies
- Topic C: Recognize Cloud Design Aspects
2 – Applying Cloud Business Principles
- Topic A: Relate Cloud Concepts to Business Principles
- Topic B: Establish Cloud Vendor Relations
- Topic C: Distinguish the Financial Aspects of Engaging a Cloud Service Provider
- Topic D: Report Financial Expenditures
3 – Advising a Cloud Design and Migration
- Topic A: Relate Cloud Concepts to Cloud Design and Migration
- Topic B: Use Cloud Assessments
- Topic C: Manage Cloud Design
- Topic D: Compare Cloud Migration Approaches
- Topic E: Identify Benefits and Solutions of Cloud Services
4 – Operating in the Cloud
- Topic A: Relate Cloud Concepts to Technical Operations
- Topic B: Identify the Technical Aspects of Cloud Operations
- Topic C: Understand DevOps in the Cloud
- Topic D: Explain Cloud Security Concerns, Measures, and Concepts
5 – Managing Cloud Governance
- Topic A: Relate Cloud Concepts to Governance
- Topic B: Apply Risk Management Concepts
- Topic C: Understand Compliance and the Cloud
- Topic D: Manage Policies and Procedures for Cloud Services
6 – Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to the CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (Exam CLO-002)
7 – Appendix B: CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (Exam CLO-002) Acronyms
8 – Glossary
9 – Index
Is there a discount available for current students?
UMBC students and alumni, as well as students who have previously taken a public training course with UMBC Training Centers are eligible for a 10% discount, capped at $250. Please provide a copy of your UMBC student ID or an unofficial transcript or the name of the UMBC Training Centers course you have completed. Asynchronous courses are excluded from this offer.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Student will receive a refund of paid registration fees only if UMBC Training Centers receives a notice of cancellation at least 10 business days prior to the class start date for classes or the exam date for exams.