CompTIA Cloud+
IntermediateCloudPaid
Vendor-neutral cloud infrastructure certification covering multi-cloud architecture, deployment, security, DevOps, and troubleshooting. Targets cloud administrators and engineers working across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
What you'll prove
- Design and deploy multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures
- Configure cloud networking including VPCs, security groups, and load balancers
- Implement cloud security controls including IAM, encryption, and compliance
- Automate infrastructure deployment using IaC tools and CI/CD pipelines
- Manage container deployments and orchestration fundamentals
- Monitor cloud environments and troubleshoot performance and availability issues
- Apply cloud cost optimization and governance best practices
Frequently asked
How much does CompTIA Cloud+ cost?
The Cloud+ exam costs $369 USD as of 2025.
Cloud+ vs AWS SAA — which is better?
Cloud+ is vendor-neutral and covers multi-cloud concepts broadly. AWS SAA is AWS-specific and goes significantly deeper into AWS services. For roles in AWS-heavy environments, SAA is more directly valued. For multi-cloud or vendor-neutral roles, Cloud+ is the better choice.