CompTIA Cloud Essentials+

Foundation Level

Gain foundational cloud knowledge — Make Smarter Business Decisions.

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. If you work in business operations, finance, or project management, this certification helps you confidently discuss cost, security, compliance, and cloud adoption strategies—so you can make informed choices that benefit your organization.

Course Summary:

Empower your career with essential cloud knowledge to drive business success.

In this CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ course, you will weigh the pros and cons of cloud computing to make effective decisions in meeting the IT challenges.

With IT woven into the effective functioning of every business, there is a greater dependency on the ready availability and deployability of IT infrastructure. Cloud computing offers solutions that enable businesses optimize their IT usage.

Fees:

RM2,800 – RM3,403

Intakes:

2-4 Apr 2025 | 3-5 Jun 2025

Your skills will be measured by how you:

  • Cloud Security & Risk Management – Identify common security threats like data breaches and misconfigurations, and apply strategies to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and manage identity & access security.
  • Cloud Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Strategy – Explore cloud governance best practices, regulatory alignment, and strategic migration planning to ensure a secure, cost-effective, and compliant cloud transition. Learn to monitor performance, detect risks, and optimize cloud costs efficiently.
  • Cloud Concepts – Understand key cloud features like scalability, elasticity, and pay-as-you-go models, and compare on-premise vs. cloud-based infrastructures to make informed migration decisions.
  • Business Principles of Cloud Computing – earn to assess cost savings, operational efficiency, and competitive advantages of cloud adoption. Gain insights into vendor selection, SLAs, and the shared responsibility model to manage security and compliance effectively.

Who is this for?

  • Business analysts, project managers, and IT decision-makers.
  • Professionals looking to understand cloud adoption without deep technical expertise.
  • IT professionals transitioning into cloud-related roles.
  • Non-technical stakeholders responsible for cloud strategy.

Empower your career with essential cloud knowledge to drive business success.

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Positive salary gain expectation post CompTIA certification.

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Customers rating CompTIA quality higher than alternative certification providers.

Gain Essential Cloud Knowledge

Understand fundamental cloud concepts, service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and deployment types to confidently navigate cloud environments, whether you’re in IT, business, or project management.

Enhance Career Opportunities

With cloud adoption increasing across industries, having cloud literacy gives you a competitive edge in roles like business analysis, finance, and IT, making you more valuable to employers and future-proofing your career.

Make Smarter Business Decisions

Learn how to evaluate cloud costs, assess operational efficiency, and choose the right cloud solutions that align with your organization’s goals, ensuring better financial and strategic decision-making.

Ensure Security & Compliance Readiness

Understand cloud risks, security best practices, and regulatory compliance to help businesses mitigate threats and maintain secure, legally compliant cloud environments.

Why choose Trainocate?

Trainocate is a trusted, CompTIA-authorized training provider with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, industry-recognized IT and data analytics training. Our certified instructors offer hands-on, practical learning experiences, ensuring you gain the skills and confidence needed to pass the CompTIA Data+ exam and excel in real-world data analytics roles. With flexible learning options, post-training support, and a high exam success rate, Trainocate is your ideal partner for upskilling and career growth in data analytics.

Certification Details

Exam Codes:

CLO-002

Exam Description:

CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ validates the candidate has the knowledge and skills required to make clear and conscious decisions about cloud technologies and their business impact by evaluating business use cases, financial impacts, cloud technologies and deployment models with knowledge of cloud computing.

Exam Duration:

60 minutes

Exam Format:

Maximum of 75 questions; multiple choice

Passing Score:

720 (on a scale of 100-900)

Language offered:

English

Recommended experience:

Between six months to a year of work experience as a business analyst in an IT environment with some exposure to cloud technologies.

Retirement:

Generally, three years after launch

Testing Provider: Pearson VUE

  • Testing Centers
  • Online Testing

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Frequent Asked Questions (FAQs)

No, CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ is designed for non-technical professionals who need to understand cloud concepts from a business perspective. Basic IT knowledge can be helpful but is not required.

Most learners complete their training in 2-4 weeks, depending on their study pace. With focused learning and exam practice, you can be ready within a month.

Cloud computing is used in every industry, including finance, healthcare, retail, government, and technology. This certification is valuable for professionals in business, project management, IT, and operations looking to enhance their cloud knowledge.

This certification is ideal for business analysts, project managers, IT decision-makers, finance professionals, and consultants who need to understand the impact of cloud technology on business operations.

Trainocate offers flexible learning options, including online instructor-led training, in-person classes, and self-paced learning materials, allowing you to choose the best format based on your schedule.

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