CompTIA Certifications

CompTIA Cloud+

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EXAM CODE CV0-003 & CV0-004

The new CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-004) exam is coming September 2024!

CompTIA Cloud+ validates the essential skills to implement, maintain, optimize and troubleshoot cloud-based infrastructure services.

Learn more about this certification at the new https://comptia.org.

Differentiate Your Learners With Cloud+

The Premier Cloud Certification Uniquely Tailored to In-demand Job Roles
CompTIA Cloud+ maps to real-world demands of cloud operations job roles, validating essential skills necessary for excelling in cloud environments. 		Exclusively Validates Vendor-Neutral Cloud Expertise
CompTIA Cloud+ is the only cloud certification on the market that confirms the technical and hands-on skills necessary for secure cloud operations across all platforms. 		Cloud+ is Approved for DoD 8140.03
CompTIA Cloud+ shows what you can do, not just what you know, for the work roles of Network Operations Specialist, Systems Administrator, Enterprise Architect and Security Architect.

VALIDATE THAT YOUR LEARNERS HAVE THE SKILLS REQUIRED TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE AND SECURE CLOUD ENVIRONMENTS.

What Skills Will Your Learners Gain?

Cloud Architecture
Analyze the different cloud models to design the best solution to support business requirements. 		Deployment
Analyze system requirements to successfully execute workload migrations to the cloud. 		Operations
Manage and optimize cloud operations, including automation, scaling, backup and recovery strategies, and lifecycle management of cloud resources.
Security
Implement comprehensive security measures, including vulnerability management, compliance adherence, and the deployment of security controls to safeguard cloud environments. 		DevOps Fundamentals
Understand source control, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, system integration, and the use of various DevOps tools. 		Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot deployment, network and security issues related to cloud implementations.

Popular Job Roles

  • System Administrator
  • Systems Engineer
  • Cloud Engineer
  • Security Specialist/ Analyst
  • Cloud Specialist

Organizations That Recommend or Require Cloud+

  • Oracle
  • NTT Communications
  • BAE Systems
  • U.S. Department of Defense
  • General Dynamics
  • SAFRAN

Exam Objective Comparison

Domain Comparison

CV0-004
CV0-003
Cloud Architecture 23%
Cloud Architecture and Design 13%
Deployment 19%
Security 20%
Operations 17%
Deployment 23%
Security 19%
Operations and Support 22%
DevOps Fundamentals 10%
Troubleshooting 22%
Troubleshooting 12%

How Does CompTIA Cloud+ Compare?

  CompTIA Cloud+
 (ISC)2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect - Professional
Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Experience Level  Intermediate
 Intermediate/Advanced Intermediate Intermediate
Performance Based Questions Yes No Yes Varied
Vendor Neutral Yes Yes No No
Exam Length  1 exam with a maximum of 90 questions, 90 minutes  125 questions, 4 hours 
1 exam, 180 minutes  2 exams, 140 minutes each
Exam Focus Job role based; covers cloud technologies across all vendors and solutions Not job role based; covers cloud security across job roles
Covers only Amazon products and solutions Covers only Microsoft products and solutions
Prerequisites About 5 years total IT experience, including 2-3 years as a systems administrator or cloud engineer
 5 years cumulative, full-time experience in IT
 None None

Exam Details

Exam Codes CV0-003
CV0-004
Launch Date June 9, 2021
 September 2024
Exam Description

The CompTIA Cloud+ is validates that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:

  • Understand cloud architecture and design concepts.
  • Implement and maintain a secure cloud environment.
  • Successfully provision and configure cloud resources.
  • Demonstrate the ability to manage operations throughout the cloud environment life cycle using observability, scaling, and automation.
  • Understand fundamental DevOps concepts related to deployment and integration.
  • Troubleshoot common issues related to cloud management.
Number of Questions Maximum of 90 questionss
Type of Questions Multiple choice and performance-based
Length of Test 90 minutes TBD
Passing Score 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
Recommended Experience About 5 years total IT experience, including 2-3 years as a systems administrator of cloud engineer.
Languages English, German, Portuguese and Spanish English initially, with Japanese, German, Portuguese and Spanish to follow.
Retirement Generally 3 years after launch
DoD 8140 Approved Work Roles
  • Network Operations Specialist, Systems Administrator, Enterprise Architect and Security Architect
    For more information, click here.
Testing Provider Pearson VUE

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