Cloud Computing Training Package (with CCSK, EXIN and CompTIA Cloud)

As they work towards mastering the basics of Cloud computing, students will first complete the CompTIA Cloud Essential course, learning about:

• Understanding Cloud computing technologies and services from a business perspective.
• Calculating the business benefits of Cloud computing.
• The different types of Cloud service including SaaS, PaaS and IaaS.
• Planning the steps to successful adoption and implementation of Cloud services.
• The impact of the Cloud on IT service management and the changes that will need to be made to existing administration frameworks.
• The potential risks and consequences of Cloud adoption.

Once complete, learners will begin work on the Cloud Computing Security Knowledge (CCSK) modules, the second vendor-neutral course in the package:

• Basic understanding of Cloud architecture models.
• Implementing governance and managing enterprise data risk.
• The importance of compliance and auditing, particularly with regards to legal and electronic discovery.
• Managing the information lifecycle, and increasing value through portability and interoperability.
• Improving datacentre operations to improve incident response times, application security levels and to plan for business continuity/disaster recovery scenarios.
• Tightening security using encryption and identity controls to manage data access.
• The benefits of virtualisation and Security-as-a-Service when working with Cloud systems.

The final course in the package looks specifically at Cloud solutions provided by Exin, covering:

• The principles and types of Cloud computing, including public, private and hybrid and IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.
• How to use the Cloud to improve business operations and mobility.
• Managing security and compliance issues to reduce risk of data loss or theft.
• How to implement Cloud computing using Exin solutions.
• Evaluating Cloud computing strategies based on factors like cost, advantages and SLAs.