CREST Non-IT-to-IT

Cloud Computing

For learners adopting cloud platforms, DevOps, and cloud security.

Level: Foundation to Intermediate Duration: Varies by certification level

Programme overview

This track introduces cloud concepts across major platforms, focusing on AWS and GCP fundamentals, compute, storage, networking, security, compliance, and operations monitoring. It prepares learners for associate-level cloud operations and security roles.

Who should attend

IT newcomers moving into cloud roles
System administrators exploring cloud platforms
Professionals aiming for cloud operations or security positions

Modules & key topics

Basics of Cloud Computing
Intro to AWS
Intro to GCP
Compute Services in Cloud
Storage Services in Cloud
Networking Basics in Cloud
Security & Compliance for Freshers
Monitoring & Management Tools
Automation Tools (Optional Extension)

Learning outcomes

Navigate core AWS and GCP services
Provision compute, storage, and networking resources
Apply cloud security and compliance controls
Monitor and manage cloud workloads
Automate common operational tasks

Skills & gap analysis

Track-specific skills and competency mapping will be added in a future phase. This section will link each programme to the Neo4j knowledge base and show relevant skills, proficiency expectations, and gap-analysis options.