CompTIA Cloud Essentials+

Is your team ready to make informed cloud decisions in today’s digital-first world? With 94% of enterprises already using cloud services and cloud computing projected to generate over $1 trillion in revenue by 2028, understanding cloud fundamentals is more essential than ever. The CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ certification course provides a business-focused introduction to cloud concepts, governance, and compliance. Designed for non-technical professionals, this CompTIA course prepares you to assess cloud environments, evaluate service models, and support strategic IT decisions. You’ll gain the knowledge needed to pass the Cloud Essentials+ certification exam (CLO-002) and bridge the gap between technical teams and business goals. The course aligns with official exam objectives and includes practice questions, making it ideal for those pursuing CompTIA IT certifications or enhancing their cloud fluency through eLearning.

Course Details

Price:

$1,485.00

Days:

Location:

Virtual

Course Overview

In this course, you’ll develop the ability to evaluate cloud technologies based on business needs, security risks, and compliance requirements. You’ll learn the fundamentals of cloud service and deployment models, how cloud solutions impact business workflows and finances, and how to support strategic cloud decisions within your organization. This training prepares you to communicate effectively between technical and non-technical teams and aligns directly with the CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (CL0-002) exam.

4-5 years total IT experience, including 2-3 years as a systems administrator of cloud engineer

1 – Cloud Concepts

Service models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
Deployment models: Public, private, hybrid
Virtualization, elasticity, and cloud terminology

2 – Business Principles of Cloud Environments

Cloud adoption strategies
Vendor selection and service evaluations
Financial considerations and ROI analysis

3 – Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Security

Cloud security responsibilities and shared models
Industry regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
Risk assessment, business continuity, and disaster recovery

4 – Cloud Technologies and Services

Overview of platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP
Monitoring, automation, and orchestration
SLAs, performance metrics, and reporting

5 – Cloud Adoption and Implementation

Cloud migration planning and phases
Organizational change management
Vendor management and communication strategies

Class Dates & Times


09/03/2025 - 09/05/2025 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $1,485.00
11/24/2025 - 11/26/2025 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $1,485.00

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