Empowering Malaysia’s Cloud Workforce

Empowering Malaysia’s Cloud Workforce

Your Top Cloud Certifications for 2025

Your Top Cloud Certifications for 2025

Malaysia is at the forefront of digital transformation, driven by billion-dollar investments from global tech giants.

These advancements align with Malaysia’s National Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDIGITAL), creating a surge in demand for skilled cloud professionals.

Trainocate Malaysia is here to equip you with the essential cloud certifications and training needed to thrive in this booming cloud economy.

Why Malaysia is becoming a Digital Leader

Global Tech Investments Fueling Growth

Why Malaysia is becoming a Digital Leader

Global Tech Investments Fueling Growth

RM6.5 billion

investment to build cloud facilities.

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RM29.2 billion

investment to establish a cloud region in Malaysia.

USD 120,000

They aim to train and certify 500+ Malaysian startups & fund them with USD 120,000 by end of 2025.

RM10.5 billion

committed to AI and cloud infrastructure development.

RM9.4 billion

for a state-of-the-art data center in Selangor.

These initiatives are creating thousands of high-paying jobs, enhancing Malaysia’s digital infrastructure, and positioning the nation as a tech hub in Southeast Asia.

As a leading training provider, Trainocate Malaysia plays a pivotal role in supporting the goals of MyDIGITAL by

As a leading training provider, Trainocate Malaysia plays a pivotal role in supporting the goals of MyDIGITAL by

  • Offering globally recognized cloud certifications from Alibaba Cloud, AWS, CompTIA, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure and VMware.

  • Preparing Malaysia’s workforce to lead in Cloud Computing, Data and AI, and Cybersecurity.

  • Bridging the skills gap through structured training programs.

Opportunities: Why the Cloud Talent Gap Is a Career Catalyst

Opportunities: Why the Cloud Talent Gap Is a Career Catalyst

Exploding Demand for Cloud Computing Roles
  • The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) indicates the digital economy (including ICT & e-commerce) constituted 23.5% of GDP in 2023, growing at 10.3% annually from 2019–2023.
  • Microsoft’s US $2.2 billion investment in Malaysia over four years (starting May 2024) focuses on cloud & AI infrastructure and training for 200,000 Malaysians, while Google’s MYR 9.4 billion cloud/data‑centre pledge creates tens of thousands of tech jobs.
Certified Pros Can Earn 40%+ More
  • AWS finds Malaysian organizations are willing to pay over 40% higher salaries for workers with AI and cloud skills—with 97% of workers expecting certification to bring positive career impact.
  • Hays reports professionals with AI/cloud expertise often receive 15–35% salary increases when switching companies in Malaysia.
Certifications Unlock Senior IT Roles & Strategic Leadership
  • According to the 2025 Pearson VUE Value of IT Certification Report, 63% of IT professionals reported receiving—or expected to receive—a job promotion after earning a certification, and 32% already received salary increases.
  • The same Pearson VUE 2025 survey finds that certified individuals are valued across organizations, with 79% performing higher quality work, 76% improving innovation, and 70% increasing productivity—all key traits sought in cloud and technical leadership roles

Challenges: What’s Holding Malaysia Back?

Challenges: What’s Holding Malaysia Back?

Acute Shortage of Certified Cloud Professionals
  • A 2024 AWS‑commissioned Gallup & Access Partnership survey revealed that 78% of Malaysian employers are actively recruiting for digital roles—but 85% find it hard to hire qualified talent, especially in cloud, AI, and DevOps.
  • According to the Randstad Malaysia 2024 Enterprise Technology Talent Trends report, demand for intermediate cloud professionals (e.g., cloud engineers, operations specialists) far exceeds supply, especially for roles with holistic cloud–AI integration.
  • Cloud job vacancies in Malaysia surged during Q1 2024, per MDEC’s Digital Talent Snapshot, signaling intensifying demand across sectors.
SMEs Lagging in Digital Transformation Due to Skills Deficit
  • Malaysia’s national blueprint (MyDIGITAL) aims for 500,000 new digital jobs by 2025, but many SMEs lack certified staff to drive cloud initiatives—leading to slower tech adoption and inefficient operations.
  • The Malaysian Reserve reports that 62% of companies cite excessive workload and burnout tied to cloud skills shortages, especially SMBs operating without automation or cloud expertise.

Trainocate’s programs are designed to address these challenges and empower you to seize the opportunities.

Step-by-Step Roadmap to Mastering Cloud Technologies Across Top Platforms

Step-by-Step Roadmap to Mastering Cloud Technologies Across Top Platforms

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, follow this guided path to choose the right certification for your skill level and career goals.

Foundation
Level
Intermediate
Level
Expert
Level
Specialized
Level

Foundation Level

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AWS
Certified Cloud Practitioner

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner validates foundational knowledge of AWS Cloud concepts, services, pricing, and security, serving as an entry point for cloud roles.​

CompTIA Cloud Essentials+

CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ is the perfect certification for those who want to understand cloud technology, its impact on business, and how to manage risks without needing deep technical skills.

Google Cloud Digital Leader

This certification is for anyone who wishes to demonstrate their knowledge of cloud computing basics and how Google Cloud products and services can be used to achieve an organization’s goals.

Microsoft Certified
Azure Fundamentals

This certification validates foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud concepts, services, solutions, and pricing. It covers key topics such as cloud computing principles, Azure architecture, security, and compliance. Ideal for beginners, it serves as a starting point for exploring Azure-based roles and does not require prior technical expertise.

Microsoft Certified
Azure AI Fundamentals

This certification is intended for you if you have both technical and non-technical backgrounds. Data science and software engineering experience are not required. However, you would benefit from having awareness of Basic cloud concepts and Client-server applications

Alibaba Cloud Certified Associate: Cloud Engineer

This foundational role is essential for advancing to specialized positions and plays a key part in supporting cloud operations within an organization through effective resource management and collaboration.​

Intermediate Level

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate

Focuses on the design of cost and performance optimized solutions. This is an ideal starting point for candidates with AWS Cloud or strong on-premises IT experience

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AWS
Certified Developer Associate

Validate technical proficiency in developing, testing, deploying, and debugging AWS Cloud-based applications
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AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate validates the ability to deploy, manage, and operate workloads on AWS. This is the only exam that includes lab exercises.

CompTIA Cloud+

This certification ensures IT professionals have the expertise to work in multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments, focusing on security, automation, and cloud performance management.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

This certification is designed for professionals who manage cloud services that span storage, security, networking, and compute capabilities within Microsoft Azure.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate certification validates that you have what it takes to design, build, test, and maintain cloud applications and services on Azure.

Google Associate Cloud Engineer

The Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Engineer certification validates your ability to design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and reliable Google Cloud solutions, equipping you with skills to optimize cloud resources and drive business success.

(VCP – VVF) VMware vSphere Foundation Administrator

The VCP-VVF Admin certification validates your ability to deploy, manage, and support private clouds built on VMware vSphere Foundation.

VCP – Cloud Management and Automation 2024

This certification validates your ability to implement, configure, and manage VMware’s cloud management solutions such as vRealize Suite and vSphere to automate and optimize IT infrastructure.

Expert Level

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AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional

Learn how to use DevOps philosophies, practices, and tools to develop, deliver, and maintain applications and services at high velocity on AWS.
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional

This certification is designed for individuals with substantial experience in designing distributed applications and systems on the AWS platform.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

This certification is designed for professionals who have advanced experience and knowledge in designing solutions that run on Microsoft Azure, including aspects like compute, network, storage, and security.

Google
Professional Cloud Architect

It is designed for individuals who want to demonstrate their ability to design, develop, and manage secure, scalable, and highly available solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

(VCP-VCF Admin) VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator

The VCP-VCF Admin certification validates the skills to deploy, manage, and support private clouds using VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). Designed for IT professionals moving into cloud roles, it proves your ability to maintain VCF environments that meet key objectives for availability, performance, and security.

Specialized Level

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AWS Certified Security – Specialty

This certification is designed for individuals who want to validate their expertise in securing data and workloads in the AWS Cloud. It demonstrates advanced knowledge of AWS security services, architecture, and best practices

Why Cloud Certifications Matter

Why Cloud Certifications Matter

Career Advancement

Gain the credentials needed for leadership roles in IT.

National Impact

Play a key role in Malaysia’s digital transformation.

Job Security

Stay relevant in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Don’t just keep up with the industry—lead it.

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