CompTIA Cloud Essentials certification | 2-day course

Overview

Firebrand Training CompTIA Cloud Essentials

Courseware for this course is provided digitally. Students will require a device to access their course material. If they do not have one, we can provide this upon their arrival at the Training Centre

The CompTIA Cloud Essentials course is a vendor-neutral technical qualification. It proves that you have the knowledge and understanding of Cloud Computing concepts. You will learn how to move your business to the Cloud. Understand what cloud computing means from a business and technical point of view.

Topics include:

Cloud services from a business perspective
The business value of Cloud computing
Types of Cloud
Steps to successful adoption and implementation
Impact and changes on IT service management
Risks and consequences

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Four reasons why you should sit your Cloud Essentials course with Firebrand Training

You'll be Cloud Essentials trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 2-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your Cloud Essentials course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass Cloud Essentials first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study Cloud Essentials with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Exam Track

You'll sit the following exam:

CompTIA Cloud Essentials - CLO-001

Curriculum

Characteristics of Cloud Services from a Business Perspective

Common cloud computing terms and definitions
Relationship between cloud computing and virtualisation
Early examples of cloud computing
Common definitions of cloud computing
Organisations that benefit from cloud computing
Organisations that may not benefit from cloud computing
Different types of cloud: XaaS, IaaS, PaaS

Cloud Computing and Business Value

Similarities and differences between cloud computing and outsourcing
Characteristics of cloud services from a business perspective:

Scalability
Security
Hardware independence
Costs
Time to market
Distribution over the Internet

How the characteristics of cloud computing enhance business value

Technical Perspectives and Cloud Types

Difference between private and public cloud from a technical perspective
Techniques and methods for deploying cloud computing:

Networking
Automation and Self Service
Federation
Standardisation

Challenges and risks for cloud computing, and how to tackle them:

Cloud storage
Application performance
Data integration
Security

Impact of cloud computing on application architecture and the application-development process

Steps to Successful Adoption of Cloud

Steps that lead to a successful adoption of cloud computing services:

Understand selection criteria for a pilot
Relate SaaS, PaaS, IaaS deployment to organisational goals

Roles and capabilities of cloud computing vendors
Organisational capabilities that are relevant for realising cloud benefits:

Skills required in an organisation adopting cloud computing
Critical success factors

Approaches for migrating applications

Impact and Changes of Cloud Computing on IT Service Management

Impact and changes of cloud computing on IT service management:

Service Strategy
Service Design
Service Operation
Service Transition

A structured approach - based on ITIL - to explore the potential impact of cloud computing

Risks and Consequences of Cloud Computing

Issues associated with integrating cloud computing into an organisation’s existing compliance risk and regulatory framework:

Security
Legal
Compliance
Privacy risks

Implications for direct cost and cost allocations
How to maintain strategic flexibility

Prerequisites

It's recommended - though not required - that you have at least six months' experience in an IT environment. With direct involvement in IT-related tasks, responsibilities and / or decision-making.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

What's Included

Included:

Cloud Essentials: (CompTIA Authorized Courseware for Exam CLO-001) - ISBN 978-1118408735

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

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