CompTIA Cloud+ validates the expertise needed to maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure services.
This CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Prep course is designed to help IT professionals build the skills they need to confidently work in cloud environments. Whether you're supporting a public, private, or hybrid cloud infrastructure, this course offers a practical, vendor-neutral approach to cloud computing. You'll learn how to design and deploy cloud solutions, manage day-to-day operations, and keep systems secure and resilient.
Throughout the course, you'll explore real-world scenarios and hands-on labs that mirror the challenges faced by cloud administrators and engineers. Topics include cloud architecture, resource management, automation, security, and troubleshooting. You'll also get familiar with DevOps tools and practices that are essential for modern cloud operations.
By the end of the course, you'll be well-prepared to take the CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-004) certification exam and take the next step in your cloud career. This course is ideal for IT professionals with a few years of experience in networking or system administration who are ready to expand their expertise in cloud technologies.
This course is ideal for IT professionals with 2–3 years of experience in system administration or networking who are looking to validate their cloud expertise and expand their career opportunities in the growing field of cloud computing.
System Administrators
Systems Engineers
Network Administrators
Network Engineers
Cloud Developers
Cloud Specialists
Project Managers, Cloud Computing Services
Cloud Engineers
Managers, Data Center SAN
Business Analysts, Cloud Computing
By actively participating in this course, you will learn about the following:
Understand Cloud Architecture and Design Concepts.
Analyze cloud service and deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, FaaS).
Evaluate cloud networking, storage, and virtualization technologies.
Optimize cloud resources for performance and cost efficiency.
Deploy and Configure Cloud Resources.
Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) and configuration as code (CaC).
Plan and execute workload migrations across cloud environments.
Provision cloud resources based on performance, security, and compliance requirements.
Manage Cloud Operations.
Monitor cloud environments using observability tools and metrics.
Configure scaling strategies and backup/recovery solutions.
Manage the lifecycle of cloud resources including updates and decommissioning.
Implement Cloud Security Measures.
Apply vulnerability management and compliance standards (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO 27001).
Configure identity and access management (IAM) and secure cloud access.
Deploy security controls such as firewalls, DLP, and endpoint protection.
Apply DevOps Fundamentals.
Use source control and CI/CD pipelines for cloud automation.
Integrate systems and utilize DevOps tools like Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Ansible.
Explore event-driven architectures and automation strategies.
Troubleshoot Cloud Environments.
Diagnose and resolve deployment, network, and security issues.
Identify and fix misconfigurations and service disruptions.
Address common attack vectors and monitor for suspicious activity.
This course assumes that students have familiarity with any major hypervisor technologies for server virtualization, as well as basic knowledge of common cloud service models and common cloud deployment models.
Understanding Cloud Architecture Concepts
Recognize Cloud Concepts and Service Models
Recognize Cloud Terms
Technologies in the Cloud
Troubleshoot the Cloud Environment
Planning Cloud Services
Cloud-native Design
Cloud Deployment Models
Cloud Deployment Strategies
Provisioning and Migrating Cloud Resources
Provision Cloud Resources
Aspects of Cloud Migration
Cloud Migration Considerations
Comparing Cloud Storage
Storage Resources and Technologies
Troubleshooting Deployment Issues and Cost
Troubleshoot Deployment and Migration Issues
Cost Considerations Related to Cloud Usage
Using Virtualization and Databases
Virtualization Concepts
Containerization Concepts
Database Concepts
Comprehending Cloud Networking
Cloud Networking Concepts
Network Functions
Network Components
Network Services
Cloud Network Services
Troubleshoot Network Issues
Automating Cloud Resources
Deploy and Configure Cloud Resources Using Code
Continuous Integration Continuous Deployment Pipelines
Tools Used in DevOps Environments
Source Control Concepts
Scripting
Integration of Systems
Implementing Security Management
Identity and Access Management Concepts
Security Controls in the Cloud
Vulnerability Management Concepts
Monitoring Suspicious Activities to Identify Common Attacks
Comprehending Security Compliance and Troubleshooting
Aspects of Compliance and Regulation
Security Best Practices
Troubleshooting Security Issues
Implementing Performance and Monitoring
Optimize Workloads Using Cloud Resources
Configure Appropriate Scaling Approaches
Configure Resources to Achieve Observability
Managing the Life Cycle of Cloud Resources
Managing Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Backup and Recovery Methods
Service Availability Concepts
This course maps to the CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-004 certification exam.
This training course provided by Skilltec is accredited through Global Knowledge Training Ltd. Global Knowledge Training Ltd are the authorised learning partner; all trademarks and partner statuses are provided through them.