CLOUD ESSENTIALS COURSE:
Certifications: CompTIA Cloud Essentials
Duration: 2 days
Delivery Method: Classroom
PDUs: 11
Duration: 2 days
Delivery Method: Classroom
PDUs: 11
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Cloud Essentials course is a 2-day, interactive, classroom-based learning experience. The course provides a balanced curriculum and addresses the business and technical perspectives of cloud computing. It will also explain how to adopt, operate, and govern the cloud. The course enables participants to successfully complete the associated CompTIA Cloud Essentials™ Exam. In addition, the course complements the Virtualization Essentials course, which they can do either before or after they’ve taken the Cloud Essentials course.
COURSE APPROACH:
Scenario-driven learning has always been one of the key success factors of ITpreneurs’ courses because it puts participants in the right mindset to apply the principles in a realistic setting. Tee role-play activities included in this course present a real-word connect using situations that can occur in the day-to-day life of the participants. In addition, interactivities such as brainstorms, quizzes, and discussions add to the interactive nature of this course.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
- IT Support Staff
- IT Consultants
- Business Managers
- Business Analysts
- Small and Midsized Business Owners
- Specialist (IT, security, infrastructure, services, systems, test, and so on)
- Business Process Owners
- IT Developers
- Service Providers
- System Integrators
- Architects
- Consultants
- IT Management
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
AT THE END OF THIS COURSE, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
- Understand the common terms and definitions of cloud computing.
- Understand the business benefits and business considerations of cloud computing.
- Understand cloud computing from a technical perspective and recognize the various techniques, methods, challenges, and types of clouds.
- Understand the impact and changes of cloud computing on IT service management.
- Explain typical steps that lead to the successful adoption of cloud computing and understand the implications for organizations.
- Recognize the compliance, risk, and regulatory consequences of cloud computing and its financial and strategic impact on an organization.
PRE-REQUISITES:
There are no formal prerequisites; it is recommended that participants have experience in the IT domain.
COURSE STUDENT MATERIAL:
Participants receive a copy of the classroom presentation material and the Student Handbook, which contains Reference Material. In addition, a Virtualization Essentials Sample Exam is provided.
ABOUT THE EXAMINATION:
The exam consists of 50 questions, the passing score is 720 (on a scale of 900), and is web-based in the English language.
COURSE AGENDA:
Day 1 |
|---|
1. Course Introduction |
2. Introduction to Cloud Computing |
3. Business Perspective |
4. Technical Perspective |
Day 2 |
|---|
1. Adopting the Cloud |
2. Operating in the Cloud |
3. Governing the Cloud |
4. Technical Perspective |
CLOUD ESSENTIALS COURSE E-LEARNING
Certifications: CompTIA Cloud Essentials Certificate Duration: 12 hours Delivery Method: E-learning Course Description:
The Cloud Essentials course is a 12-hour, interactive, online learning experience. The course provides a balanced curriculum and addresses the business and technical perspectives of cloud computing. It also explains how to adopt, operate, and govern the cloud. The course enables participants to successfully complete the associated CompTIA Cloud Essentials™ Exam to become a CompTIA Cloud Essentials™ Professional (CEP).
Course Approach: Scenario-driven learning has always been one of the key success faactors of ITpreneurs’ courses because it puts participants in the right mindset to apply the principles in a realistic setting. Tee role-play activities included in this course present a real-word connect using situations that can occur in the day-to-day life of the participants. In addition, interactivities such as brainstorms, quizzes, and discussions add to the interactive nature of this cours.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
- IT Support Staff
- IT Consultants
- Business Managers
- Business Analysts
- Small and Midsized Business Owners
- Specialist (IT, security, infrastructure, services, systems, test, and so on)
- Business Process Owners
- IT Developers
- Service Providers
- System Integrators
- Architects
- Consultants
- IT Management
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
t the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the common terms and definitions of cloud computing.
- Comprehend the business benefits and business considerations of cloud computing.
- Understand cloud computing from a technical perspective and recognize the various techniques, methods, challenges, and types of clouds.
- Understand the impact and changes of cloud computing on IT service management.
- Explain typical steps that lead to the successful adoption of cloud computing, and understand the implications for an organization.
- Recognize the compliance, risk, and regulatory consequences of cloud computing and its financial and strategic impact on an organization
PRE−REQUISITES:
There are no formal prerequisites; it is recommended that participants have experience in the IT domain.
COURSE STUDENT MATERIAL:
Online, self−paced instructional material available for 90 days.
COURSE AGENDA:
Course Modules | Topics |
|---|---|
1. Course Introduction | Course Overview and Logistics |
2. Introduction to Cloud Computing | Context, History, Definitions, and Types of Clouds |
3. Business Perspective | Business Perspectives, Business Case, and Outsourcing vs. Cloud Computing |
4. Technical Perspective | Taxonomy, Techniques, Methods, Challenges, Risks, and Implications |
5. Adopting the Cloud | Roadmaps, Vendors, Cloud Readiness, and Migration |
6. Operating in the Cloud | Service Management: Control, Design, Change, and Run |
7. Governing the Cloud | Risk Management, Financial Management, and Vendor Management |
8. Exam Preparation Exam | 40 Questions Optional |