Course Summary

This CertPREP IT Specialist Cloud Computing course covers the entire field of cloud computing. From determining if a cloud solution is appropriate for your organization, to developing cloud infrastructure, implementing the cloud development life cycle, managing cloud operations, and understanding cloud governance. The course is designed specifically to train you for the IT Specialist Cloud Computing Certification.

An IT Specialist Cloud Computing Certification is proof or your ability to understand technical cloud concepts and develop, deploy and manage cloud operations. The objective of the course is to provide all the tools you need — including text explanations, videos, figures & tables, quizzes, practice labs, and a practice exam — to prepare for the Cloud Computing exam and pass it on the first try.

Methodology:

  • Lessons
  • MeasureUp Practice Test for IT Specialist Cloud Computing. Practice Mode with remediation and Certification mode to simulate the test day experience.
  • Labs

Duration: Approximately 24 hours of primary course content. Each learner will progress at their own rate.

Prerequisites: None

Required course materials: Self-paced CertPREP IT Specialist: Cloud Computing Courseware.

Course Outline: 

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:  

  • Examine the fundamental concepts of cloud computing.
  • Plan a cloud computing project.
  • Select cloud solutions.
  • Define cloud solution requirements.
  • Determine hardware and storage requirements for a cloud project.
  • Design cloud apps and solutions.
  • Develop and test cloud apps.
  • Integrate and deploy a cloud solution.
  • Manage cloud operations.
  • Evaluate cloud governance.

Lesson 1: Examining Cloud Computing Fundamentals

  • Topic A: Cloud Computing Concepts
  • Topic B: Describe Cloud Service Models

Lesson 2: Planning a Cloud Computing Project

  • Topic A: Identify the Project Approach and Team
  • Topic B: Establish Key Criteria
  • Topic C: Evaluate Project Requirements
  • Topic D: Evaluate and Recommend Cloud Solutions

Lesson 3: Selecting Cloud Solutions

  • Topic A: Evaluate Cloud Models
  • Topic B: Create a Process Flow Diagram

Lesson 4: Determining Hardware and Storage Requirements

  • Topic A: Determine Hardware and Network Requirements
  • Topic B: Determine Storage and Database Requirements
  • Topic C: Create Virtual Machines

Lesson 5: Designing Cloud Apps and Solutions

  • Topic A: Determine a Design Approach
  • Topic B: Determine Approach for Connecting Solution Components

Lesson 6: Developing and Testing Cloud Apps

  • Topic A: Cloud Application Development and Operations
  • Topic B: Configure, Deploy, and Manage the Development Environment
  • Topic C: Perform Testing

Lesson 7: Integrating and Deploying a Cloud Solution

  • Topic A: Plan App Integration
  • Topic B: Evaluate and Plan App Containerization
  • Topic C: Deploy Apps

Lesson 8: Managing Cloud Operations

  • Topic A: Manage Cloud Solutions to Address Demand and Costs
  • Topic B: Create a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policy
  • Topic C: Support and Monitor Cloud Solutions

Lesson 9: Evaluating Cloud Governance

  • Topic A: Identify Why Cloud Governance Is Needed
  • Topic B: Promote Security
  • Topic C: Promote Compliance through Practices and Processes
  • Topic D: Maintain Governance over Time