Course Overview

CompTIA Cloud+ is the recognised, vendor-neutral certification for cloud computing. Cloud runs the modern IT world, and Cloud+ proves you can design, deploy, secure, operate and troubleshoot cloud and hybrid environments - the skills organisations need as they move to the cloud. You will learn cloud architecture and design; deploying cloud infrastructure; cloud security and compliance; operations, automation and optimisation; and troubleshooting cloud environments. Crucially, Cloud+ is vendor-neutral: it teaches the concepts and skills that apply across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and private clouds, rather than tying you to a single provider. That makes it an excellent foundation before or alongside a vendor-specific certification. Cloud+ is earned by passing a single exam (CV0-004), taken at a Pearson VUE test centre or online with OnVUE proctoring. There is no formal prerequisite, though CompTIA recommends CompTIA Network+ and around two to three years of systems administration or networking experience. It is also recognised in US Department of Defense (DoD 8140) role frameworks (confirm on comptia.org). Cloud+ is the high-value peak of the CompTIA Infrastructure path (Network+ -> Linux+ / Server+ -> Cloud+) and pairs naturally with Linux+. This course prepares you for the Cloud+ exam.