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CompTIA Cloud+

Cloud+ proves you can deploy, secure, operate and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure across providers. Vendor-neutral and mid-level, it’s the certification for running real cloud environments, not just one platform.

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Duration
4–8 weeks
Format
100% online
Prerequisites
None needed
Access
12 months

About this certification

What Is CompTIA Cloud+?

The vendor-neutral, mid-level certification for deploying, securing and running real cloud infrastructure.

The certification explained

CompTIA Cloud+ is the vendor-neutral, mid-level certification for cloud infrastructure — the current CV0-004. Built and maintained by CompTIA, a non-profit trade association, it proves you can run real cloud environments rather than work in just one provider’s console.

It covers the discipline end to end: cloud architecture; deployment; day-to-day operations; security; DevOps fundamentals; and troubleshooting when things go wrong. The skills apply across the major platforms — Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.

There’s no formal prerequisite, though CompTIA recommends you hold Network+ and Server+ and have around two to three years of hands-on experience first. It’s the natural step for IT and infrastructure professionals moving into cloud roles.

1
exam to pass — the current CV0-004
6
core domains, from cloud architecture to troubleshooting
0
formal prerequisites — experience is recommended but not required
100%
vendor-neutral — skills that apply across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud

Is this for me?

This Course Is for You If…

CompTIA Cloud+ suits anyone moving into cloud infrastructure — whether you’re stepping up from IT or building on networking and Linux skills.

Cloud Engineers

Want to prove you can deploy, secure and run cloud infrastructure across providers.

Sysadmins Moving to Cloud

Ready to take your on-premise experience into the cloud and the roles that follow.

Network+/Linux+ Holders

Building on networking and Linux fundamentals — cloud is the natural next step.

DevOps Aspirants

Want the infrastructure grounding behind CI/CD, automation and infrastructure as code.

IT Infrastructure Staff

Support, server or network roles ready to take on the infrastructure that organisations now run in the cloud.

Hands-On Learners

Learn best by doing — practise real cloud tasks and scenarios as you go.

Course structure & curriculum

What You’ll Learn — Module by Module

The course runs across 8 modules covering all six exam domains, from cloud architecture through to troubleshooting, plus exam prep. That’s around 12 hours of video, with demonstrations throughout.

Introduction to Cloud+
Cloud concepts and models · How the exam works · How to get the most from the course
~1 hr
Cloud Architecture
Cloud models and services · Capacity planning · High availability and scaling
~2 hrs
Deployment
Provisioning resources · Migration · Integrating cloud services
~2 hrs
Operations
Monitoring and optimisation · Automation and orchestration · Backup and lifecycle management
~2 hrs
Security
Identity and access · Data and network security · Compliance and controls
~2 hrs
DevOps Fundamentals
CI/CD basics · Infrastructure as code · Containers
~1 hr
Troubleshooting
A methodology for cloud issues · Connectivity, performance and security problems
~1 hr
Exam Preparation & Practice Questions
Practice questions · Weak-area review · Exam-day readiness
~1 hr

What the course covers

Cloud models & services

Capacity planning

High availability & scaling

Provisioning resources

Migration

Integrating cloud services

Monitoring & optimisation

Automation & orchestration

Backup & lifecycle management

Identity & access

Data & network security

Compliance & controls

CI/CD basics

Infrastructure as code

Containers

A methodology for cloud issues

Connectivity & performance problems

Security problems

What’s included

Everything You Need to Succeed

Each course includes the materials, hands-on practice, and support you need to learn the skills properly and walk into the exam ready.

12 Months Course Access

Full access to all course materials and labs for 12 months. Study on any device, online 24/7. Never lose your progress.

Expert Video Lessons

Clear, on-demand video lessons covering every objective on the CV0-004 exam — learn at your own pace and rewatch as often as you like.

Hands-On Activities & Practice Tests

Guided hands-on activities with real cloud tasks, plus practice questions modelled on the real CV0-004 exam, so you build real skills and walk in knowing what to expect.

Account Manager Support

A dedicated account manager to keep you on track, answer your questions, and help you arrange your exam when you’re ready.

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Certificate & Digital Badge

Complete the course and you’ll receive a Career Smarter certificate of completion and a shareable digital badge for your LinkedIn and CV. The official CompTIA Cloud+ certification itself comes from passing the exam.

Shareable & verifiable →

14-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Not the right course? If you change your mind within 14 days of enrolling, we’ll refund you — no fuss.

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In practice

CompTIA Cloud+ in the Real World

Organisations run on the cloud now. See the kind of work Cloud+ trains you for.

Deploying Cloud

Standing up infrastructure that’s ready for real workloads

Provisioning compute, storage and networking, sizing it correctly, and migrating workloads without downtime. Cloud+ teaches you to deploy and integrate cloud services so they’re built to scale from day one.

CompTIA Cloud+ in action Knowing how to plan capacity and design for high availability means you deploy infrastructure that holds up under load.

Securing & Operating

Keeping cloud environments secure and running smoothly

Setting up identity and access, securing data and networks, monitoring performance, and automating the routine. Cloud+ teaches you to operate and secure cloud infrastructure day to day, across providers.

CompTIA Cloud+ in action Understanding access controls, monitoring and automation together keeps environments secure without slowing the business down.

Troubleshooting

Working out what’s wrong when something breaks

A service that won’t connect, a workload that’s slow, a permission that’s blocking access. Cloud+ gives you a methodology for cloud issues, so you can diagnose connectivity, performance and security problems and put them right.

CompTIA Cloud+ in action A structured troubleshooting approach turns a vague outage into a clear, fixable root cause.

Exam details

About the CompTIA Cloud+ Exam

CompTIA Cloud+ is a single exam — the current CV0-004. It’s an optional add-on here: add your exam voucher at checkout, and we’ll provide it so you can book through Pearson VUE — online with a proctor, or at a test centre — when you’re ready.

Exam
One(CV0-004)
Format
MC + performance
Questions
Up to 90
Duration
90 minutes
Pass mark
750 / 900
Booking
We help arrange

What to Expect on Exam Day

The CompTIA Cloud+ exam is booked and sat through Pearson VUE. You can take it online with a remote proctor, or at a local test centre — whenever you’re ready.

Booking

When you add the exams and feel ready, your account manager helps you redeem your voucher and book through Pearson VUE — online or at a test centre near you.

Equipment required

For online testing you need a laptop or desktop (not a mobile or tablet), a working webcam and microphone, a quiet private room, and a stable internet connection.

On the day

You have 90 minutes and up to 90 questions, including performance-based questions that ask you to complete real tasks in a simulated environment — not just multiple choice.

Results

You get your score on a 100–900 scale as soon as you finish, with a report showing how you did in each area. Score 750 or above and you’re CompTIA Cloud+ certified.

Rescheduling

If something comes up, you can reschedule through Pearson VUE up to 24 hours before your exam. Your account manager can help if you’re not sure how.

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Career Growth Path

Where This Certification Takes You

Cloud+ takes you from general IT and networking into dedicated cloud roles. See where it leads — and the certifications that take you further.

Where You Are Now

Network+/Linux+ or IT experience

CompTIA Cloud+

£40k–£55k avg.

You are here

Cloud Administrator

£45k–£60k avg.

Cloud / DevOps Engineer

£60k–£80k avg.

Cloud Architect

£75k–£100k avg.

Cloud skills are among the most sought-after in IT
Cloud+ is vendor-neutral — it applies across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud

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Simple, Transparent Pricing

One course, no hidden extras. Add your exam voucher at checkout when you’re ready.

Course only — right for you if…

You want to study first and buy your exam voucher later, or you already have a way to fund the exam (for example through an employer).

Course & exam — right for you if…

You want everything sorted in one go. Choose the Include Exam option below to add your official CV0-004 voucher at a discount on buying it separately.

CompTIA Cloud+ — Sale Price

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Everything you need to prepare for the CV0-004 exam. Add your official exam voucher at checkout when you’re ready.

12 Months Course Access
Study anytime, on any device, 24/7
Expert Video Lessons
Covering every exam objective
Practice Exams & Test Prep
Modelled on the real exam
Official Exam
Optional — add your voucher at checkout
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
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Certificate & Digital Badge
On course completion — shareable & verifiable

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you enrol.

Is CompTIA Cloud+ hard?

No. Although, if you haven't got any previous IT experience, then it may be. Reviewing the CompTIA website, the Cloud+ certification recommends about 5 years IT experience, with 2–3 years relevant cloud experience. While not a prerequisite, we'd recommend some previous IT experience.

How long is CompTIA Cloud+ good for?

The Cloud+ certification retires generally after 3 years of launch. CompTIA does this because technology is a fast-paced industry and improvements are always happening, meaning professionals should be kept updated and stay relevant.

Is the cloud+ certification worth it?

Absolutely. Getting your skills and knowledge validated is always going to be a good idea. The benefits far outweigh the investment, you could be promoted and earn more, be offered a new role by another organisation. Moreover, you could differentiate yourself from your colleagues, making you the best choice for a new company opportunity.

What is CompTIA Cloud+?

The CompTIA Cloud+ training covers all the essential vendor-neutral knowledge needed to manage cloud-based infrastructure. As everything moves towards the cloud, this certification is becoming more essential for IT professionals.

What is the difference between CompTIA Cloud+ and CCNA?

The Cisco CCNA course is designed for Cisco networking specifically, covering devices such as routers and switches. While the Cloud+ course is for cloud-based knowledge. In a nutshell, networking training covers data movement between devices and cloud training covers managing data in the cloud, a network of servers.

How long is the Cloud+ exam?

The Cloud+ exam needs to be completed in 90 minutes, it can be completed quicker, however. We'd always recommend taking your time and using the full 90 minutes, regardless of how you manage the questions.

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