The CompTIA Cloud Essentials specialty certification shows that the successful candidate has the knowledge and understanding of the main cloud computing principles and concepts.
 
The CompTIA Cloud Essentials exam covers:

• Characteristics of cloud services from a business perspective
• The business value of cloud computing
• Technical perspective/cloud types
• Steps to successful adoption
• Impact and changes on IT service management
• Risks and consequences.

While it is not required, CompTIA recommends that a candidate have at least six months working in an environment that markets or relies on IT-related services.

Successful completion of the certification exam would demonstrate skills in core domain areas of cloud computing:

1. Nomenclature, terms and definitions
2. Business benefits of various forms
3. Key platforms, technology options, methods, and types
4. Steps to successful adoption
5. Cloud Operations – impact of cloud on IT operations
6. Cloud Governance – risks and consequences of cloud computing.

 
Exam Details:

Exam Name	CompTIA Cloud Essentials
Exam Code	CLO-001 or CLO-002
Duration	60 Mniutes
Passing score	720 (on a scale of 100-900)
Recommended experience	At least six months working in an environment that markets or relies on IT-related services

You can take your exam at our Pearson VUE test center.

CompTIA Cloud Essentials: Is the best way for someone who wants to start or broaden his/her knowledge in cloud computing. Vendors as Microsoft, DELL, Cisco, IBM and many more requires a cloud based knowledge.

Refer to our Microsoft Technical Certification section under technical certification for more information.