CompTIA Cloud+
A vendor-neutral cloud credential covering cloud models, virtualization, deployment, operations, troubleshooting, and security across cloud environments.
Last verified: 2026-09-01
Overview
CompTIA Cloud+ is a vendor-neutral cloud certification focused on deploying, securing, operating, and troubleshooting cloud environments across multiple platforms. It is aimed at practitioners who need to work with cloud architecture, deployment, security, operations, DevOps concepts, and troubleshooting without being tied to a single cloud vendor.
- Recommended experience
- CompTIA recommends 2–3 years of hands-on experience as a systems administrator or cloud engineer, along with Network+ and Server+ level knowledge or equivalent experience.
- Estimated study time
- 80–140 hours
- Target job roles
- Cloud EngineerCloud AdministratorSystems AdministratorCloud Operations SpecialistInfrastructure Engineer
Exam Details
CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Exam
- Exam code
- CV0-004
- Number of exams
- 1
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Question count
- Up to 90 multiple-choice and performance-based questions
- Delivery method
- Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored exam
- Price
- Pricing varies by country or region; verify current CompTIA pricing
Skills and Domains
Cloud Architecture
23%Cloud service models, availability, storage, networking, cost, databases, workload optimization, and evolving cloud technologies.
Deployment
19%Provisioning, configuration, migration, deployment models, infrastructure as code, and cloud resource implementation.
Operations
17%Cloud lifecycle operations, observability, scaling, backup, management, and day-to-day administration.
Security
19%Identity, access, data protection, network security, hardening, compliance, and secure cloud operations.
DevOps Fundamentals
10%CI/CD concepts, automation, orchestration, source control, and DevOps practices used in cloud environments.
Troubleshooting
12%Structured troubleshooting of cloud deployment, networking, security, performance, and operational issues.
Study Resources
CompTIA Cloud+ Certification
Official resourceDocumentation · Free
Official certification overview and registration information.
View resourceCompTIA Cloud+ CV0-004 Exam Objectives
Official resourceOfficial Guide · Free
Official CV0-004 exam objectives and domain blueprint.
View resourceCompTIA Continuing Education Renewal Options
Official resourceDocumentation · Free
Official CompTIA renewal pathways and CE guidance.
View resourceRenewal
- Validity period
- 3 years
- Renewal method
- Renew through CompTIA Continuing Education using eligible CE activities, approved training, CertMaster CE where available, or other qualifying renewal options.
- Notes
- Cloud+ participates in CompTIA continuing education. Current CE requirements should be verified with CompTIA; commonly published guidance lists 50 CEUs per three-year cycle.
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