CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ is a foundational-level certification designed to demonstrate that both IT and non-technical professionals have the essential business acumen required to make informed cloud service decisions and recommendations.

Business analysts and IT pros alike are consistently called upon to assist their organization in determining which cloud service provider(s) to use, what to migrate to the cloud, and when to implement. Collecting and analyzing cloud products and services information is essential when making operational cloud business decisions. The financial and operational impacts covered by Cloud Essentials+ ensure an ability to develop and implement solid cloud strategies. CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ will show that successful candidates:

- Have the knowledge and understanding of the foundational business and technical components included in a cloud assessment
- Understand specific security concerns and measures
- Comprehend new technology concepts, solutions, and benefits to an organization

This course prepares students for the CompTIA Cloud Essentials Certification Exam (CLO-002). It is recommended that students have 6-12 months of work experience with some exposure to cloud technologies.