Essentials of Cloud Certificate

Essentials of Cloud Certificate

Elevate Your Cloud Expertise

Cloud security is imperative for organizations around the globe. Cyber practitioners participating in the 2024 Cybersecurity Workforce Study point to the lack of cloud computing skills as the second biggest shortfall on their teams. Demonstrate you’re at the forefront of leveraging and securing the cloud by earning the ISC2 Essentials of Cloud Certificate.

$432 - $540

DELIVERY METHOD: ON-DEMAND | TIME: 15 HOURS | CPE CREDITS: 15 | FOCUS AREA: CLOUD SECURITY | PROFICIENCY LEVEL: FOUNDATIONAL | LANGUAGE: ENGLISH | KNOWLEDGE AREA: OPERATIONS

Are you an ISC2 member? Log in to apply your member discount.

Product Details

Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve with professional development or elevate your cloud security knowledge ahead of CCSP certification, this Essentials of Cloud Certificate will elevate your cloud expertise. It is comprised of three courses:

Cloud Basics
Acquire knowledge designed to provide a solid understanding of cloud computing, including key drivers and rationale for the cloud; cloud architecture and computing concepts and characteristics; cloud service and deployment models; and cloud brokers.

Moving to the Cloud
Acquire knowledge designed to provide a four-phased approach to transitioning an organization to the cloud — strategically and securely — using business alignment as the guide.

Working in the Cloud
Acquire knowledge needed for roles that require thinking critically, applying knowledge and making decisions to determine the best solutions for cloud security challenges.

Complete all three courses and assessments to earn the Essentials of Cloud Certificate and a Credly digital badge to display on social media and your resume/CV to demonstrate the skills you’ve acquired.

Non-Member $540  Member $432  Candidate $540


Who Will Benefit

This course is designed for individuals who want to gain and demonstrate an understanding of essential cloud concepts and principles.


Key Topics

  • Gain a solid understanding of cloud computing, including key drivers and rationale for the cloud; cloud architecture and computing concepts and characteristics; cloud service and deployment models; and cloud brokers.
  • Acquire the knowledge to provide a four-phased approach to transforming an organization — strategically and securely — using business alignment as the guide from enterprise IT to cloud computing.
  • Learn about security roles that require thinking critically, applying knowledge and making decisions to determine the best solutions for cloud security challenges.

Learning Outcomes

  • Examine essential cloud service and deployment models
  • Learn about cloud brokers and their roles in cloud deployments
  • Devise a strategic process for moving to the cloud
  • Evaluate service-level agreements and cloud providers
  • Assess how to scale and align cloud services to business needs
  • Respond to regulatory and legal issues regarding cloud use
  • Optimize cloud security to mitigate risks

Benefits

  • Build foundational knowledge that will enable you to leverage the efficiencies of cloud computing and secure the cloud
  • Gain expertise in emerging cybersecurity topics
  • Participate in activities centered on real-world applications
  • Earn a digital Credly badge for your resume/CV and share with your professional network
  • Earn CPE credits

Program Completion

Learners have 60 days from the date of purchase to complete the entire certificate. Those who successfully complete this program will earn a Credly digital badge to showcase their skills on social, a validation of completion for each course and earn continuing professional education (CPE) credits. We recommend that you download and retain the Validation of Completions for your personal records.

To receive a Validation of Completion and earn CPE credits for each Course, learners must:
  • Complete the learning experience
  • Pass the assessment
  • Complete the learning experience evaluation
Courses include the following:

Credit for individual course purchases may be applied to the certificate program.

Please Note: If you previously earned the ISC2 Cloud Security Certificate, this Essentials of Cloud Certificate reviews similar concepts. The course content, however, has been refreshed to ensure it is highly relevant, up-to-date and aligned with current industry best practices and standards.


Credit Info

CPE Credits Group A 15
Field of Study Cloud Security
Level Foundational
Prerequisites None
Access Online This is a digital product. With full paid access, the content will be available up to 60 days after purchase date.
Digital Badge Upon completing the course, you will receive a digital badge that may be shared with your professional network.

For more information, please refer to the ISC2 Certification Maintenance Handbook for additional CPE requirement details.


CPE Credit Reporting

CPE credits earned from this learning experience will automatically be reported for ISC2 credentials on the first day of every month. Please allow up to 10 business days for processing.

CPE credits earned for this learning experience may also be eligible for continuing professional education credits for non-ISC2 certifications. Please visit the continuing education requirements established by the credentialing organization for eligibility.

For questions related to ISC2 CPE credits or the CPE portal not covered in the handbook, please contact us via our online form.

Group Ordering for Your Team

To purchase this course for someone or inquire about team discounts, please contact your regional office:

Americas
+1.866.331.4722
training@isc2.org
EMEA
+44.203.960.7800
info-emea@isc2.org
Asia-Pacific
+852.5803.5662
isc2asia@isc2.org

Contact Us

Ratings and Reviews


Delivery

A stable internet connection is required. To record your completion of the online learning experience, please ensure you are connected to the internet at all times.


Cancellation Policy

Refunds are not provided for ISC2 learning experiences.