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CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003) Specialization

CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003) Specialization

Build Expertise in Cloud Infrastructure. Gain skills in cloud architecture, security, deployment, and troubleshooting to excel in modern IT environments.

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 month at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 month at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

Master cloud architecture, deployment models, and service strategies
Implement robust cloud security, IAM, and compliance measures
Optimize performance through capacity planning and high availability
Troubleshoot and resolve real-world cloud deployment challenges

Overview

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Master the essentials of cloud infrastructure with the CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003) course, aligned to the latest industry standards. This course equips you to implement, manage, and troubleshoot cloud environments effectively. Begin with cloud fundamentals, exploring shared responsibility models, deployment methods, and emerging technologies. Progress to advanced topics like high availability, scaling, and performance optimization. Learn to apply business needs, analyze cloud solutions, and evaluate capacity planning through practical demos and hands-on labs.

The security module covers identity and access management, network segmentation, data protection, compliance, and incident response. Discover deployment strategies involving virtual machines, containers, storage provisioning, and networking services with a focus on automation and optimization. Ideal for IT professionals aiming to deepen cloud expertise, this course suits beginners entering cloud tech and intermediates refining skills. A foundational understanding of IT and networking is recommended.

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Taught in English

10 practice exercises

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Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
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Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
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Specialization - 3 course series

Cloud Architecture and Security

Course 112 hoursView course

What you'll learn

Design and implement scalable and high-availability cloud architectures
Deploy and manage secure cloud solutions with identity and access controls
Analyze and implement data security and compliance measures in the cloud
Respond to cloud incidents with effective mitigation strategies

Skills you'll gain

Identity and Access Management, Incident Response, Network Security, Cloud Security, Emerging Technologies, Cloud Computing Architecture, Scalability, Application Security, Capacity Management, Cloud Computing, IT Security Architecture, Encryption, Security Controls, and Hardening

Cloud Deployment

Course 28 hoursView course

What you'll learn

Provision and deploy cloud storage solutions with optimized performance and security
Configure and manage advanced cloud networking services and virtual routing
Evaluate and implement compute sizing for efficient resource utilization
Plan and execute seamless cloud migration strategies for any environment

Skills you'll gain

Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Network Routing, Disaster Recovery, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Containerization, Data Migration, and Virtualization

Cloud Operations and Troubleshooting

Course 38 hoursView course

What you'll learn

Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies for effective cloud operations
Configure and optimize automated workflows using orchestration techniques
Design and execute disaster recovery plans, including backup and restore operations
Troubleshoot deployment, security, and connectivity issues using a methodical approach

Skills you'll gain

Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Azure, Disaster Recovery, Automation, Cloud Security, System Monitoring, Cloud Management, Virtual Machines, Continuous Monitoring, Patch Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Cloud Computing

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CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003) Specialization

What you'll learn

Overview

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

What’s included

Advance your subject-matter expertise