Cloud Fundamentals Certificate by ISACA

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Learn, train, and grow with Cloud Fundamentals

Cloud Fundamentals instructs through a hybrid learning approach to help you build an understanding of cloud computing principles, concepts, governance, security and service support. Learn how the cloud connects vital services and data remotely to allow businesses worldwide to achieve digital transformation and increased agility.

This interactive, self-guided course blends knowledge and performance-based training components to help you learn the critical skills needed to perform real-world cloud computing tasks. You’ll be able to access your study materials and performance-based labs on demand—and you’ll earn 5 CPE upon completion.

Certificate Curriculum

IT professionals increasingly need to understand the cloud as it has proven crucial in connecting businesses to critical data and services remotely. With Cloud Fundamentals, you’ll learn how to assess risks, ensure security, implement effective governance of services and providers, and optimize potential in the cloud:

1. Cloud Computing Concepts (42%): This domain covers the basic principles and concepts of cloud computing, including the different service and deployment models, benefits, and challenges associated with cloud adoption.
   
2. Cloud Governance (23%): This section focuses on the frameworks and strategies necessary to ensure effective governance in a cloud environment. Topics include risk management, compliance, and policies to oversee cloud services and providers.
   
3. Cloud Service Support (35%): This domain addresses the support mechanisms require for cloud services, encompassing legal agreements (SLAs), performance monitoring, and incident management to maintain optimal cloud operations.

There are no prerequisites. You can register for the Cloud Fundamentals exam at any time. The online, remotely-proctored 2-hour exam blends both knowledge (multiple choice) and performance-based questions set in a virtual lab environment. To pass the exam, you must earn a score of 65% or higher.

Successful students will receive an internationally recognized badge from ISACA.

Additional Resources

• ISACA Learners Guide
  
• ISACA Exam Candidate Guide

Certified in Emerging Technology

Cloud Fundamentals is one of four courses that make up a broad certification: Certified in Emerging Technology. Along with fundamental certifications in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Internet of Things, the Certified in Emerging Technology puts you on the cutting edge of your career in technologies that are shaping the world.

For more information on how to start upon your path to being on the bleeding edge of technology, see ISACA’s Certified in Emerging Technology.

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ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) is a global, nonprofit professional association focused on IT governance, risk management, cybersecurity, and assurance. Founded in 1969, ISACA has expanded its scope beyond IT auditing to encompass information security, governance, risk management, privacy, and emerging technologies. It provides globally-recognized certifications, frameworks, and training programs that are adopted worldwide and provide the background of industry qualifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, and CDPSE.

ISACA is a global professional association and learning organization with 185,000 members who work in digital trust fields such as information security, governance, assurance, risk, privacy, and quality. With a presence in 188 countries and 225 chapters worldwide, ISACA is recognized around the world for its guidance, credentials, education, training, and community.

Learn more at www.isaca.org.