CompTia Cloud + (PLA)

L3 Level 3
Part Time
8 January 2026 — 18 June 2026
Online
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA
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CompTia Cloud + (PLA)

About this course

CompTIA Cloud+ validates the essential skills to implement, maintain, optimize and troubleshoot cloud-based infrastructure services. CompTIA Cloud+ maps to real-world demands of cloud operations job roles, validating essential skills necessary for excelling in cloud environments.

What you will study

The CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-004) validates that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:


  • Understand cloud architecture and design concepts.

  • Implement and maintain a secure cloud environment.

  • Successfully provision and configure cloud resources.

  • Demonstrate the ability to manage operations throughout the cloud environment life cycle using observability, scaling, and automation.

  • Understand fundamental DevOps concepts related to deployment and integration.

  • Troubleshoot common issues related to cloud management.

Course fees

Administration Fee: £0.00

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

8 January 2026

End date

18 June 2026

Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

3 hours per week

Location

Online
Maps & directions
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

Course code

ITCC3P41
L3

Qualification

CompTia Cloud +

Career prospects & further study

28%

The Cardiff Capital Region has a thriving digital cluster with projections of 6,000 additional jobs by 2025, amounting to 28% growth (EMSI 2019).

Degree in Cybersecurity or similar.

Cardiff and Vale College

City Centre Campus, Dumballs Road, Cardiff, CF10 5FE

+44 (0)2920 250 250

CAVC welcomes correspondence and calls in Welsh. We will respond in Welsh, and it will not lead to delay.
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