CompTIA Cloud Essentials+

Understand the business side of cloud.

1 dayFoundation8 modulesCompTIA Cloud Essentials+

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Overview

About this course

Understand the business side of cloud. In one day you will learn cloud concepts and terminology, how cloud supports business goals, adoption and governance, risk and compliance, and how to evaluate cloud services, preparing for Cloud Essentials+.

What you'll learn

Explain foundational cloud computing concepts and terminology.
Describe how cloud services can support organizational and business objectives.
Identify business considerations associated with evaluating and adopting cloud services.
Explain the role of cloud governance in supporting effective organizational oversight.
Recognize key cloud risk, compliance, and security considerations.
Evaluate cloud services from a business and operational perspective.
Participate more effectively in organizational conversations and decisions involving cloud technologies.
Apply foundational cloud knowledge when considering cloud services and business requirements.

Curriculum

8 modules

Define cloud computing and foundational cloud terminology
Identify common reasons organizations consider cloud services
Recognize the role of cloud computing in modern organizations
Discuss how cloud services relate to organizational technology strategies
Identify business and operational stakeholders involved in cloud decisions

Explore foundational cloud service concepts
Recognize different approaches to consuming cloud services
Discuss scalability, flexibility, accessibility, and resource availability
Identify considerations when comparing cloud services with traditional technology environments
Understand the importance of matching cloud services to organizational requirements

Identify potential business drivers for cloud adoption
Connect cloud initiatives with organizational goals
Discuss cloud services in relation to productivity and business operations
Recognize financial, operational, and strategic considerations
Evaluate cloud services from a business-value perspective
Support informed cloud-related decision-making

Identify factors that influence cloud adoption
Recognize organizational readiness considerations
Discuss the importance of business and technical alignment
Identify potential cloud adoption risks and constraints
Consider stakeholder requirements during cloud planning
Recognize the importance of establishing measurable cloud objectives

Define cloud governance in an organizational context
Explain why governance is important for cloud adoption and operations
Identify the role of policies, standards, and accountability
Recognize the importance of oversight and responsible cloud use
Discuss how governance supports consistent organizational decisions
Connect cloud governance with business and operational requirements

Identify common areas of cloud-related business risk
Recognize the importance of regulatory and organizational compliance
Discuss shared responsibilities among organizations and cloud providers
Identify considerations involving data, privacy, access, and accountability
Recognize the importance of documenting cloud policies and decisions
Explain how risk and compliance requirements influence cloud-service selection

Explain the importance of security when evaluating cloud services
Recognize foundational data-protection considerations
Identify the role of identity and access controls
Discuss organizational responsibilities for protecting cloud information and resources
Recognize the relationship among security, governance, risk, and compliance
Identify questions business professionals should raise during cloud evaluations

Identify organizational requirements for cloud services
Compare cloud options against business priorities
Consider cost, risk, governance, compliance, and security
Recognize the importance of service-provider evaluation
Communicate cloud considerations to business and technical stakeholders
Apply foundational cloud knowledge to organizational decisions
Review key concepts in preparation for the CompCert assessment

Who it's for

Business analysts, managers and staff who take part in cloud decisions.

Before you start

No formal prerequisites. Bring curiosity and a willingness to practise.

Certification

Prepares for

CompTIA

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