Certified Cloud Engineer developed by Certificore for cloud computing and cloud platforms professionals who wants to certify their skills.
Target Group/Audience
This qualification is the advanced of the cloud computing and cloud platforms certification scheme is aimed at anyone working within an organization (internally or externally) who may require to have and demonstrate a solid knowledge and understanding of the cloud computing and cloud platforms and its application. The certification can also cater for candidates seeking personal certification, also in regards to their knowledge and understanding of the requirements and the content of the standard.
This qualification will provide the advanced level of knowledge to its holders and will certify that they have a solid understanding of the standard and its content. Note that this qualification provides the advanced level of knowledge for:
- IT Infra Teams
- Data Center Teams
- IT Operation Teams
- Service Providers
- System Integrators
- IT Architects
- IT Consultants
Learning Objectives
Candidates will be introduced to the principles and core elements of the cloud computing, and more specifically:
- Understanding Cloud Computing
- Why Cloud
- Fundamental Concepts and Models
- Virtualization Overview and concepts
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
- Cloud Computing Service Models Comparison
- Cloud Metering and Billing
- How Cloud Computing is Affecting Everyone
- Benefits and Economic Incentives of Cloud Computing
- Economics of the Cloud
- Position in the IT lifecycle
- User/Cloud Software Applications
- Cloud Computing Deployment models and Comparisons
- Cloud Risk Assessment
- Common Cloud Control Areas
Examination
CCE Certification Exam is designed to validate a candidate’s knowledge of the contents and requirements of the cloud computing and will allow for further development along the cloud engineer certification path. The CCE exam focuses on the following two (2) categories in the cognitive domain ofBloom’s taxonomy:
Knowledge
Comprehension
Entry Criteria/Training Requirements
No specific entry criteria exist for candidates of the CCE examination. However, it is strongly recommended that candidates have at least a basic knowledge of cloud computing and cloud platforms concepts and terminology and have undergone some formal training on the subject with a proposed duration of 16 hours. A detailed breakdown of these training hours, per topic area is provided in the syllabus section.
Assessment Approach
The assessment approach used for the CCE certification focuses on the two basic categories of Knowledge and Comprehension. Knowledge is defined as recalling previously learned material, from facts to theories and represents the lowest level of learning outcomes in the cognitive domain. Such learning outcomes are turned in assessment objectives that include knowing and recalling such as:
Common and/or basic terms, definitions, concepts and principles of cloud computing and cloud platforms
Specific cloud computing and cloud platforms requirements and facts
Cloud computing and cloud platforms methods and tools
| Delivery | Paper based |
| Type | 40 Multiple choice questions Single answer, one of four possible answers Each question is awarded one (1) mark |
| Duration | 1 hour (60 minutes) For non-native speakers or candidates with a disability, an additional 15 minutes of extra time is allowed. |
| Pass Mark | 65% (26/40) |
| Invigilator / Proctor | Yes . Physical or Web proctoring |
| Open Book | Yes |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Certification validity | N/A |
Comprehension is the lowest level of understanding and entails the ability to grasp the meaning of the material taught, including some sort of interpretation, translation or estimation during the process. Such learning outcomes and in turn assessment objectives go beyond simply recalling information and may include:
Understanding facts, concepts and principles
Interpreting material (i.e. charts, graphs, text)
Justifying a Process, procedure and assessment method
The assessment incorporates the above learning outcomes as it uses assessment objectives that cater for the above cognitive domain categories.
Examination Format
The tests are derived from a regularly updated question test bank (QTB) based on the test specification detailed below. Questions are used interchangeably among test sets. The overall difficulty level of each test is the same with any other test. A candidate is never assigned the same test in the case of multiple examination attempts.
Detailed Syllabus
The syllabus contains references to the cloud computing and cloud platforms domain and is structured into sections relating to major subject headings and numbered with a single digit section number.
The recommended training hours, per Syllabus Category are also provided in this table.
At the end of the training session, allow 30 minutes for the candidates to familiarize themselves with the exam process and the sample questions.
An additional hour could be provided for the sample test and/or answering the sample test for better preparation of the exam.s
Syllabus details for CCE Certification and Training :
| CATEGORY | REF | KNOWLEDGE SET | |
| CCE 1.1 Introduction, to Cloud Computing | CCE-1.1.1 | Definitions and Concepts | |
| CCE-1.1.2 | Cloud Computing and Virtualization in Context | ||
| CCE-1.1.3 | Suitability to Organizations | ||
| CCE-1.1.4 | Cloud Service Models | ||
| CCE-1.1.5 | Cloud Deployment Models | ||
| CCE-1.1.6 | Open Cloud | ||
| CCE-1.1.7 | Private Cloud | ||
| CCE-1.1.8 | Cloud Service Providers | ||
| Proposed Training Time: 120 minutes | |||
| CCE-1.2 Cloud Computing Management Practices | CCE-1.2.1 | Main Decision : Public or Private Cloud | |
| CCE-1.2.2 | Adopting Cloud Computing: Roadmaps, Vendor Relations | ||
| CCE-1.2.3 | Cloud Readiness and Cloud Migration | ||
| CCE-1.2.4 | Operation of Cloud Services | ||
| CCE-1.2.5 | Cloud Computing and Service Management | ||
| CCE-1.2.6 | Governing Cloud ComputingCompliance and Risk ManagementFinancial ManagementStrategic Supplier Management | ||
| Proposed Training Time: 240 minutes | |||
| CCE-1.3 Amazon Web Services Engineering | CCE-1.3.1 | How to start with AWS Core Services | |
| CCE-1.3.2 | How to use Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) | ||
| CCE-1.3.3 | How to use Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) | ||
| CCE-1.3.4 | How to use EBS | ||
| CCE-1.3.5 | How to use AWS Data Storage Services | ||
| CCE-1.3.6 | How to use AWS Secuirty | ||
| CCE-1.3.7 | How to use AWS Monitoring | ||
| CCE-1.3.8 | AWS Automation | ||
| CCE-1.3.9 | AWS Architecture | ||
| CCE-1.3.10 | AWC Cloud Formation | ||
| CCE-1.3.11 | AWS Networking Services | ||
| CCE-1.3.12 | How to use AWS Management Services | ||
| Proposed Training Time: 120 minutes | |||
| CCE-1.4 Google Cloud Services Engineering | CCE-1.4.1 | Intro to Google Cloud Platform | |
| CCE-1.4.2 | Google Cloud Compute Engine | ||
| CCE-1.4.3 | Google Cloud App Engine | ||
| CCE-1.4.4 | GCP Networking (VPC) | ||
| CCE-1.4.5 | CDN on GCP | ||
| CCE-1.4.6 | How to Use Cloud SQL on GCP | ||
| CCE-1.4.7 | How to Use GCP Cloud Storage and Database Services | ||
| CCE-1.4.8 | GCP Management Tools | ||
| CCE-1.4.9 | Big Data on GCP | ||
| Proposed Training Time: 240 minutes | |||
| CCE-1.5 Azure Cloud Services Engineering | CCE-1.5.1 | Introduction to Azure Services | |
| CCE-1.5.2 | Azure Compute Services | ||
| CCE-1.5.3 | Azure App Services | ||
| CCE-1.5.4 | Azure Network Services | ||
| CCE-1.5.5 | Azure Storage Services | ||
| CCE-1.5.6 | Azure Database Services | ||
| CCE-1.5.7 | Big Data on Azure | ||
| CCE-1.5.8 | IoT on Azure | ||
| CCE-1.5.9 | Azure Monitoring and Security Services | ||
| Proposed Training Time: 120 minutes | |||
| CCE-1.6 Open Stack Cloud Engineering | CCE-1.6.1 | Introduction to OpenStack | |
| CCE-1.6.2 | OpenStack Architecture | ||
| CCE-1.6.3 | OpenStack Configuration | ||
| CCE-1.6.4 | NOVA : Compute Service | ||
| CCE-1.6.5 | GLANCE : Image Service | ||
| CCE-1.6.6 | KEYSTONE : Identity Service | ||
| CCE-1.6.7 | NEUTRON : Netwotking Service | ||
| CCE-1.6.8 | TROVE : Database Service | ||
| CCE-1.6.9 | CINDER and SWIFT : Storage Services | ||
| CCE-1.6.10 | HEAT : Orchestration Service | ||
| CCE-1.6.11 | CEILOMETER : Telemetry Service | ||
| CCE-1.6.12 | HORIZON : Dashboard Service | ||
| CCE-1.6.13 | How to plan Open stack Deployment | ||
| Proposed Training Time: 120 minutes |
Test SpecificationThe examination will consist of five (5) sections with the following structure:
| CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION | EXAM (%) |
| 1 | CCE 1.1 Introduction, to Cloud Computing | 5.0% |
| 2 | CCE-1.2 Cloud Computing Management Practices | 20.0% |
| 3 | CCE-1.3 Amazon Web Services Engineering | 20.0% |
| 4 | CCE-1.4 Google Cloud Services Engineering | 20.0% |
| 5 | CCE-1.5 Azure Cloud Services Engineering | 20.0% |
| 6 | CCE-1.6 Open Stack Cloud Engineering | 15.0% |
| TOTAL | 100 % |
Recommended Reading for Certification Exam Preperation
i. Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology & Architecture by Thomas Erl
ii. Cloud Computing 2nd Edition: 2018 by Mr. Ray Rafaels
iii. Architecting the Cloud: Design Decisions for Cloud Computing Service Models (SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS) by Michael J. Kavis
iv. Cloud Computing: Master the Concepts, Architecture and Applications with Real-world examples and Case studies by Kamal Kant Hiran
v. Cloud Computing (The MIT Press Essential Knowledge Series): The MIT Press Essential Knowledge Series by Nayan B. Ruparelia
vi. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Official Study Guide: Associate Exam (Aws Certified Solutions Architect Official: Associate Exam) by Joe Baron
vii. Official Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer Study Guide by Dan Sullivan
viii. Hands-On Cloud Administration in Azure: Implement, monitor, and manage important Azure services and components including IaaS and PaaS by Mustafa Toroman
ix. Introducing Windows Azure for IT Professionals 1st Edition by Mitch Tulloch
x. Migrating to Azure: Transforming Legacy Applications into Scalable Cloud-First Solutions by Josh Garverick
xi. Learning Microsoft Azure Storage: Build large-scale, real-world apps by effectively planning, deploying, and implementing Azure storage solutions by Mohamed Waly
xii. OpenStack for Architects: Design production-ready private cloud infrastructure, 2nd Edition by Ben Silverman
xiii. Learning OpenStack Paperback by Alok Shrivastwa
xiv. Mastering OpenStack – Second Edition: Design, deploy, and manage clouds in mid to large IT infrastructures by Omar Khedher
