Cloud Technology Associate 4 (CTA) – Digital Learning

The CCC Cloud Technology Associate™ certification validates candidates’ fundamental skills and knowledge in cloud computing and virtualization. It explores the expanded capabilities of cloud computing in conjunction with current digitization trends and emerging transformative technologies. The guide not only addresses crucial cloud challenges and risks but also offers measures to mitigate them, along with insights into governance and compliance issues. It concludes with a roadmap and a set of strategies to aid organizations in successfully adopting the cloud environment.

This certification plays a pivotal role in advancing a candidate’s career, as organizations actively seek qualified Cloud Technology Associates. It equips IT professionals to operate efficiently in a cloud environment, showcasing their understanding of key concepts and relevant terminologies. Moreover, it establishes the groundwork for pursuing subsequent vendor-specific training and certifications, serving as a baseline for further CCC Professional level certifications.

Certification Exam

Professionals certified by CCC make a tangible impact, playing a crucial role in steering organizational change. Distinguished by their verifiable skills and credentials, they stand apart from their peers. Take the first step toward transforming your career with the Cloud Technology Associate™ 4 certification. You can take the exam online proctored.

• Delivery: Online
• Format: Closed Book
• Proctoring: Web proctored
• Duration: 60 minutes (15 minutes additional for non-native English Speakers)
• No. of Questions: 40 simple multiple choice
• Pass Grade: 65%

Course Audience

CCC Cloud Technology Associate-certified professionals contribute value to various departments, including:

• Administrative/Management
• Legal
• Operations
• Research & Development
• Other

CCC Cloud Technology Associate jobs encompass a diverse range of roles, catering to professionals such as:

• CXOs, Board Members, & Business Operation Heads
• Database Administrators
• Developers
• IT Analysts
• IT Architects
• IT Managers
• IT Provisioning and Maintenance (Hardware, Network, Storage, etc.)
• Project Managers
• System Administrators
• Technology Enthusiasts & Entrepreneurs
• Testers
• Others (Audit, Purchase, etc.)

This certification thus extends its benefits and relevance across a broad spectrum of organizational functions and professional roles.

What Skills Will You Learn?

Upon achieving Cloud Technology Associate™ 4 certification, you will possess the ability to:

Recognize the foundational concepts of cloud computing, encompassing business benefits and relevant cloud terminology.
Identify the technical aspects (at a high level) of virtualization, including understanding the roles and benefits of hypervisors and containers, as well as the various types of virtualization.
Discern how emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, 5G, RPA, Digital Twin, and others augment cloud computing capabilities, impacting performance, security, and deployment speed.

Define the key aspects of cloud security, governance, risk, and compliance. Identify risks and threats inherent in cloud computing, and propose corresponding mitigation measures and best practices.
Enumerate the strategies within the roadmap for cloud adoption, and comprehend their implementation and migration processes across diverse cloud service and deployment models.

The course covers the following topics:

• Course Introduction
• Introduction to Cloud Services Model
• Introduction to Virtualization: The Backbone Technology of Cloud Computing
• Cloud Computing – A Key Pillar of Digital Transformation
• Cloud Security
• Preparing for Cloud Adoption

These topics provide a comprehensive overview of essential concepts in cloud computing, virtualization, and the strategic aspects of adopting and securing cloud services. Participants will gain insights into the foundational elements and key considerations for leveraging cloud technologies in the context of digital transformation.

Course Layout

• Cloud Technology Associate – Course Introduction
  Topic SAMPLE LESSON
• Cloud Technology Associate – Introduction to Cloud Services Model
  Topic 1 Traditional versus Cloud Computing – Challenges
  Topic 2 Cloud Computing Concepts and History
  Topic 3 Cloud Computing Benefits and Challenges
  Topic 4 Cloud Terminologies
• Cloud Technology Associate – Introduction to Virtualization
  Topic 1 Virtualization Definition and Concepts
  Topic 2 Virtualization Benefits and Challenges
  Topic 3 Hypervisors Role and Purpose in Virtualization
  Topic 4 Containers Role and Purpose in Virtualization
  Topic 5 Virtualization Terminologies – Features
  Topic 6 Types of Virtualization
• Cloud Technology Associate – A Key Pillar of Digital Transformation
  Topic 1 Cloud Computing and Big Data
  Topic 2 Cloud Computing and DevOps
  Topic 3 Cloud Computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  Topic 4 Cloud Computing and IoT
  Topic 5 Cloud Computing and Emerging Technologies
• Cloud Technology Associate – Cloud Security
  Topic 1 Introduction to Information Security and GRC
  Topic 2 Impact of Cloud Essential Characteristics
  Topic 3 Impact of Cloud Service Models
  Topic 4 Impact of Cloud Deployment Models
  Topic 5 Compliance, Best Practices and Recommendations
• Cloud Technology Associate – Preparing for Cloud Adoption
  Topic 1 Cloud Adoption Roadmap and Strategy
  Topic 2 Solution Architecture Selection Strategies
  Topic 3 Cloud Migration Approaches
• Cloud Technology Associate – Mock Exam