Top 10 Cloud Computing Certifications

Top 10 Cloud Computing Certifications

Here are top ten cloud specific certifications which you should consider to enter the cloud infrastructure.    Wednesday, November 12, 2014:  Cloud is becoming more and more critical to IT departments and businesses worldwide. It's getting difficult to gauge if you have the right skills or knowledge in a competitive job market or not. If you are going for an extra edge and looking for a better job, or waiting for a promotion, cloud certification is a great option. Certifications allow measuring your knowledge and skills and if they match vendor-specific benchmarks, then employers also find it easy to select your. Here are top ten cloud specific certifications which you should consider: 1. CCSK -- Cloud Security Alliance:  This is the best among all cloud specific security certifications. Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge certification is applicable to all vendors and it certifies competency in the main cloud security areas. The test is getting conducted, based on Cloud Security Alliance Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Focus like cloud computing, and ENISA report on cloud computing. If you are preparing for it, you should go with the key areas of focus only. 2. CompTIA Cloud Essentials:  It covers the characteristics of cloud services from a business perspective. It covers business value of cloud computing, technical perspectives, steps to successful cloud adoption, impact on IT service management and related risks also. 3. EMC Cloud Infrastructure and Services:  It focuses on cloud deployment and service models. It also guides about key considerations before migrating to the cloud. It provides knowledge about traditional virtualised and cloud data center environments. Technologies include compute. Storage, networking, desktop and application virtualisation. With the knowledge, migrating to cloud environment and choosing deployment models become easier. 4. Cloud U – Rackspace:  Cloud U- Rackspace is again a vendor-neutral curriculum which has been designed for IT professionals and business leaders. It covers and certifies knowledge of fundamentals of cloud computing. It's available for any professional at any time and it gives formal recognition about cloud computing. 5. CloudSchool.com:  This certification offers a number of vendor neutral cloud certifications which are based on a one-day course module. It's aimed at competency in specific areas of cloud computing. There are certificates for cloud architects, cloud technology professionals, cloud governance and cloud security. It offers self-study kits as well and remote workshops and study sessions too. 6. IBM Certified Cloud Solution Architect v1 and v3:  Two cloud specific certifications are provided by IBM including IBM Certified Solution Architect v1 and v3. It demonstrates the design, plan, architecture and management capabilities for IBM's cloud computing infrastructure. These certifications provide reliable method of assessing skills and knowledge and it also develops a loyal community of highly skilled certified professionals. 7. EXIN Cloud Computing Foundation:  It's a certification for anyone who is interested in management of Internet based IT services and for internal as well as external service providers too. Candidates need to have a comprehensive overview of all the basic concepts of cloud computing like its deployment, implementation and management. 8. HP Accredited Technical Associate - Cloud certification:  It provides knowledge and experience required for business objectives from a customer's point of view. It also gives knowledge and skills to deploy and troubleshoot the solutions which are already included. 9. Microsoft MCSE - Private Cloud certification:  This certification proves your expertise in managing and implementing Microsoft private cloud computing technologies. With Windows Server and System Center, you can build your Microsoft private cloud solution to optimise IT service delivery. It also allows flexibility which you require for your IT infrastructure. 10. Google Certified Deployment Specialist – Google:  This is the technical certification provided by Google and it also offers a Google Certified Sales Specialist. This certification covers fundamental skills, knowledge and technical expertise too, which are required to deploy Google Apps for business and education.