Top 10 Cloud Computing Certifications
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The document lists the top 10 cloud computing certifications for 2012, detailing certification names, organizations, study preparations, and exam requirements. Key certifications include the Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), IBM Certified Solution Advisor, and VMware Certified Professional. It also provides information about Glen Roberts, the author and president of the Cloud Security Alliance, Austin Chapter.
Top 10 Cloud Computing Certifications
- 1. Top 10 Cloud Computing Certifications for 2012 Glen Roberts – President Cloud Security Alliance Austin Chapter
- 2. Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) * Cloud Security Alliance * First certification on cloud computing security * Most prestigious cloud computing certification * Study prep: CSA Guidance, ENISA Cloud Computing Security Risk Assessment, CCSK Study Guide, CCSK training * Certification requirements: Pass exam (50 questions, 60 minutes, 80% score) * https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/education/certificate-‐of-‐cloud-‐ security-‐knowledge/
- 3. CloudU Certificate * Rackspace Hosting * Best certification program available on cloud computing fundamentals * Excellent primer for IT and business personnel * Study prep: 10 lesson guides on cloud computing * Certification requirements: Pass 10 quizzes (80% score), pass exam (50 questions, 80% score) * http://www.rackspace.com/knowledge_center/cloudu/node/136
- 4. IBM Certified Solution Advisor – Cloud Computing Architecture * IBM * Covers cloud computing basics and IBM offerings * IBM virtualization, Websphere, CloudBurst, TSAM, ISDM * Study prep: IBM product documentation * Certification Requirements: Pass exam (50 questions, 90 minutes, 68% score) * http://www-‐03.ibm.com/certify/certs/50001102.shtml
- 5. IBM Certified Solution Architect – Cloud Computing Infrastructure * IBM * Targets IBM cloud computing reference architecture * IBM virtualization, Websphere, CloudBurst, TSAM, ISDM * Study prep: IBM product documentation * Certification Requirements: Pass exam (49 questions, 75 minutes, 65% score) * http://www-‐03.ibm.com/certify/certs/50001201.shtml
- 6. Google Apps Certified Deployment Specialist * Google * Google’s first cloud specialist certification * Covers the fundamentals of Google Apps for Business * Study prep: Apps100 course, study guide * Certification Requirements: Pass exam (98 questions, 2 hours and 45 minutes, undisclosed score) * http://certification.googleapps.com/Home/overview
- 7. Certified Force.com Developer * Salesforce.com * Best cloud application development certification * Specific to the Force.com platform * Study prep: Building Applications with Force.com course, Force.com Fundamentals book * Certification Requirements: Pass exam (60 questions, 90 minutes, 68% score) * http://certification.salesforce.com/Developers
- 8. Salesforce.com Certified Administrator * Salesforce.com * Vital certification for administrators of Salesforce.com * Covers Sales and Service Clouds * Study prep: Administration Essentials course * Certification Requirements: Pass exam (60 questions, 90 minutes, 60% score) * http://certification.salesforce.com/Administrators
- 9. VMware Certified Professional (VCP) * VMware * Most popular virtualization certification * Includes coverage of vSphere’s role in cloud architecture * Study prep: vSphere 5 class * Certification Requirements: Take class, pass exam (85 questions, 90 minutes, 300 score using private algorithm) * http://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrReg/plan.cfm? plan=12457&ui=www
- 10. CompTIA Cloud Essentials * CompTIA * Covers basic concepts for IT and business personnel * Essentially tests for knowledge of NIST * Study prep: NIST * Certification Requirements: Pass exam (50 questions, 60 minutes, 72% score) * http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/ cloud.aspx
- 11. Certified Cloud Professional (CCP) * Arcitura * Cloud computing basics * Essentially tests for knowledge of NIST * Study prep: Cloud Technology Professional Certification Workshop, self-‐study kit * Certification Requirements: Pass fundamentals exam (undisclosed exam details), pass an elective exam * http://cloudschool.com/certifications/cloudprofessional
- 12. About Glen Roberts * Glen Roberts is President of the Cloud Security Alliance, Austin Chapter and also manages the IT Infrastructure team at UFCU * Glen is currently a student at SANS Technology Institute where he is working on his Master of Science in Information Security Management * You can reach Glen by email at glenroberts@me.com or by phone at (512) 966-‐3425