Prove your expertise needed for data center jobs with the CompTIA Cloud+
LinkCompTIA Cloud+ Certification Course
Prepare for the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam.
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This Towson University CompTIA course will train you for a career in the fastest growing domains in the IT industry: cloud computing. You will build a solid foundation in cloud concepts, models, and computing skills as you prepare for the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam.
Course Format: Self-paced, online
Total Hours: 75 hours
Program Duration: Must be completed in 6 months
Tuition: $1,999
Materials: Tuition includes all instructional materials and a voucher for the certification exam
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Course Overview
The rapid growth of cloud computing has created excellent opportunities for those with advanced skills in cloud-related computing. Recognizing this opportunity, CompTIA created the Cloud+ Certification, an exam and certification that validates cloud-specific competencies. This 100% online course will teach you key concepts and skills required to build, maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure services. Topics include virtualization, infrastructure, troubleshooting, resource management, security, systems management and business continuity.
Course Outline
Cloud Concepts and Models
Contrasting cloud services and delivery models; object storage concepts
Virtualization
Install, configure, and manage virtual machines and devices; benefits of virtualization in a cloud environment
Infrastructure
Storage technologies, configuration concepts and provisioning; network configuration, optimization and troubleshooting basic connectivity issues
Resource Management
Resource monitoring techniques; best practices for allocating physical host resources and virtual guest resources
Security
Network security concepts, tools and best practices; identifying access control methods and implementing guest and host hardening techniques
Business Continuity in the Cloud
Disaster recovery methods and concepts; deploying solutions to meet availability requirements
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take the course. However, CompTIA recommends holding the CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ certifications, or equivalent experience, before taking the Cloud+ certification exam.
Certification Exam
By course completion, you will be fully prepared to take and pass the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam. Cloud+ integrates cloud computing skills across multi-vendor platforms, especially the movement of databases, systems and applications to the various cloud platforms. The exam focuses on system administration tasks not limited by specific vendor functions or features.
Instructor Support
Students are supported by both an assigned instructor and assigned advisor throughout the duration of the course. Students receive contact information for both upon enrollment and all communication is handled via email. Students should allow up to two business days for responses.
Technology Requirements
Hardware Requirements
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
- Webcams are strongly recommended.
Software Requirements
- PC: Windows XP or later.
- Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word (not included in enrollment).
- Windows Media Player.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
*NOTE: WIOA and other specialized workforce assistance programs are not eligible for discounts.
*NOTE: WIOA and other tuition assistance programs are not eligible for course discounts.
Towson University is an CompTIA Authorized Academy and Authorized Partner.
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