CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Training (Voucher Included)

Online CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Training

Earn Your CompTIA Cloud+ Certification

The rapid growth of cloud computing has created excellent opportunities for those with advanced skills in cloud-related computing. Recognizing this opportunity, CompTIA created the Cloud+ Certification, an exam and certification that validates cloud-specific competencies. This 100% online course will teach you key concepts and skills required to build, maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure services. Key topics include virtualization, infrastructure, security, systems management and business continuity.

Job Outlook for CompTIA Cloud+ Certification

  • Cloud computing is among the most dynamic career areas in the current economy. Data gathered by TechRepublic.com indicates that job postings for the three major cloud platforms – Amazon AWS, Google Cloud Services and Microsoft Azure – grew by well over 200% between 2015 and 2019. Google Cloud postings grew by over 1300%.
  • For the single year between 2018 and 2019, AWS postings grew by 21.07%, Azure-related opportunities grew 30.59%, and Google Cloud professionals saw an increase of 40.87% in job postings.
  • Experts expect the strong trend to continue as organizations migrate their data to the cloud and discover new opportunities for applications and data services in the cloud environment.

Course Objectives

  • Prepare to take and pass the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam
  • A solid foundation in key cloud concepts, models, and computing skills
  • How to implement and maintain virtualization, infrastructure, troubleshooting, resource management, security, systems management, and business continuity
  • How to assess and establish network and storage security concepts and best practices in cloud environments
  • How to diagnose and optimize cloud computing performance
  • How to deploy and maintain hardware resources and enable virtual environments

Course Outline

  • Cloud Concepts and Models: Contrasting cloud services and delivery models; object storage concepts
  • Virtualization: Install, configure, and manage virtual machines and devices; benefits of virtualization in a cloud environment
  • Infrastructure: Storage technologies, configuration concepts and provisioning; network configuration, optimization and troubleshooting basic connectivity issues
  • Resource Management: Resource monitoring techniques; best practices for allocating physical host resources and virtual guest resources
  • Security: Network security concepts, tools and best practices; identifying access control methods and implementing guest and host hardening techniques
  • Business Continuity in the Cloud: Disaster recovery methods and concepts; deploying solutions to meet availability requirements

Prerequisites and Requirements

There are no prerequisites to take the course. However, CompTIA recommends holding the CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ certifications, or equivalent experience, before taking the Cloud+ certification exam.

Instructor

David Grimes has more than 10 years of management and leadership experience in the private and non-profit sectors. Grimes is passionate about technology and education, having worked as academic dean, student services director, technology coordinator, teacher, consultant, and technology columnist. He holds a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Science from Ohio State University, both in Technology Education.

FAQs

  1. What kind of job can I get with CompTIA Cloud+ certification? 
    Cloud computing is a fast-growing and dynamic area within IT, so job titles often vary by employer or industry convention. However, titles commonly associated with the CompTIA Cloud+ certification include:
  2. What does the CompTIA Cloud+ exam cover?
    The CompTIA Cloud+ exam validates hands-on IT knowledge and skills. It integrates cloud computing skills across multi-vendor platforms, especially the movement of databases, systems and applications to the various cloud platforms. Cloud+ focuses on system administration tasks not limited by specific vendor functions or features. It consists of 110 performance-based and multiple-choice questions (maximum) delivered over the course of an hour and 45 minutes. Cloud+ certification exam candidates are expected to be prepared in the following areas:
  3. Does the CompTIA Cloud+ certification expire? 
    Because cloud computing is a rapidly-changing field, CompTIA recommends that Cloud+ certificate holders pursue an aggressive regime of continuous learning. Cloud+ Certification is valid for three years from the date of your exam. It can be renewed in three-year increments based on continuing education (CE) requirements.
  4. How much do CompTIA Cloud+ certification jobs pay? 
    Cloud computing professionals are well-compensated. According to PayScale.com, CompTIA Cloud+ certificate holders earn $78,600 per year, on average.
  5. Can I register for programs if I am an international student?
    Yes, because ed2go programs are online you never have to actually travel to the school.  Most schools offer telephone or online registration.
  6. How long does it take to complete a program?
    All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace.  When you register, you’ll receive six (6) months to complete the program.
  7. Do I have to buy additional materials?
    All required materials are provided as part of the course and covered in the tuition fee.
  8. Can I get financial assistance?
    ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid.  In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses.  Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements.
  9. What happens what I complete the program?
    Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.  You will also receive a voucher for the CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-001 certification exam.
  10. Am I guaranteed a job?
    ed2go programs will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases.  We don’t provide direct job placement services, but our facilitators and career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job.  Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the program.  Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.
  11. Who will be my instructor?
    Each student is paired with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction.  The facilitator will be available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance.  All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.
  12. What software or hardware do I need in order to take online programs and what are the system requirements?
    In order to take our online programs, you must have access to a computer and the Internet.  You can access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer.  You don’t have to use the same computer to log-in to the program every time.  We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is the best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.
  13. Can I use a Mac?
    Yes.
  14. How can I get more information about this program?
    If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button above).  If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the “Contact Us” form to the right.  You may also call us at 1-877-221-51511-877-221-5151FREE.  We will answer your questions promptly.
  15. When can I start the program?
    Our programs are all open enrollment.  You can register and start the program as soon as you are ready. Please note: Once the program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.
  16. Does this program prepare for a certification?
    Yes. The ed2go CompTIA Online Training Programs give you the training for the exam. Once you complete your online program work, you can move forward to take the certification exam. CompTIA certification testing is administered by third-party vendors such as Prometric and Virtual University Enterprises (VUE), two leading providers of technology-based testing. Both offer a network of computer-based testing centers with thousands of locations worldwide. An exam voucher is included in the cost of tuition.
  17. What if I don’t have enough time to complete my program within the time frame provided?
    The time allotted to complete your program has been calculated based on the number of hours for each program, so don’t worry too much about not completing in time. If, after a concerted effort, you are still unable to complete, your Student Advisor will help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that a fee will be charged for an extension.

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