The Cloud Credential Council develops vendor-neutral cloud computing certifications for IT professionals to standardize training and ensure quality. It aims to address the lack of awareness and competencies in cloud computing by managing certifications like the Cloud-Ready Professional Certificate. This involves developing exam syllabi, accrediting training partners, and mapping needed cloud competences. Becoming a council member allows training partners to benefit from its marketing and influence on the growing cloud market.

1. The Cloud Credential Council DevelopingRecognized Cloud Competence Certification

2. Contents Introduction Why do we need a cloud credential council? What does the council do? How can you join the council? What certification does the council manage?

3. 1. Introduction

4. Introducing the Cloud Certification Council The Council engages in the development and adoption of vendor-neutral, independent cloud computing certification for IT Professionals. The Council harmonizes all professional training and certification initiatives related to cloud computing. The Council is closely aligned with end-user organizations, vendors, professional associations and certification bodies.

5. Objectives Developingstandardsforprofessional cloudcertification Actingas a knowledgeaggregationplatformforcloudpractitioners Assuringquality in the design anddeliveryoftrainingprogramsrelatedtocertification

6. The Organization Defined syllabus and materials offers easy access to a growing market Customers benefit from baseline understanding Easier to adopt products and services from solution provider Valuable certificate that is recognized and appreciated Expand portfolio by offering a new certification program to customers Develop knowledge in the membership

7. Who is Involved with the Council?

8. 2. Why is there a need for the council?

9. The Buzz “Professionals Feel they need to gain new skills” The cloud market will $120B by 2015 The cloud market will be $56B by 2014 The cloud market will $150B by 2015

10. Cloud Computing is Booming Cloud Market Growth USD 121.1Bn USD 37,8 Bn 2010 2015 (26% CAGR) Grail Research, 2011

11. All Corporations are Going into the Cloud? ?

12. Top 10 Reasons Not to go Cloud Security risks What is the cloud? Legal issues have not yet been tackled No fit with current infrastructure Risk of vendor lock-in Risk of unavailability of data Cloud is just a hype Fear of change Costs higher than yields Cloud is only for major corporations VMWare, June 2011 survey

13. There is a Lack of Awareness & Competencies Basic terminology Business-IT alignment Basic awareness Resistance

14. The Current Market Situation 1. Vendor-Specific Certification It is impossible to take a “neutral” position if all training programs in the market include specific technology or vendor solutions. 2. Lack of a structured learning approach An abundance of reference material is already available, but this is not sufficient, nor appropriate, as a structured approach to build organizational capability. 3. Unknown and non-certified Cloud training Training organizations may offer “non-standardized” cloud training, but the one-off trainings fragment the market and create confusion as there is no defined guideline around the training. In turn, it will slow down maturity of the cloud domain / adoption

15. What Your People Need

16. 3. What does the cloud credential council do?

17. The Cloud Credential Council Laying down a foundation in Cloud Certification Building bridges between vendors and their certifications Listening to the needs of the market

19. Individuals and organizations benefit from a coherent and globally recognized certificate.

20. The exam syllabi are up to date and aligning with latest insights and standards.

23. Take part, and contribute, through representation, with relevant cross functional industry stakeholders to govern and extend the program

24. Join multinational corporations such as IBM, Siemens, Atos Origin and Global Knowledge

25. Benefit from CCC marketing

26. Increased brand awareness, visibility and consideration in a lucrative virtualization and cloud market

27. Sell More Products & Services

28. By “educating” the cloud market, organizations and end-users can adopt the cloud, quicker, and thus purchase cloud products and services sooner.Benefits of joining the Council

29. Becoming Part Of The Council ExecutiveMembers ExecutiveMembers endorse the CCC and activelyparticipate in thefurtherdevelopment of the Cloud CertificationProgram. Membership General Membersassociatethemselveswiththe Council without active participation.

30. Getting Involved With Training & Certification Accredited Content Partners Certified Training Partnerscommerciallydevelop training programstothemarket. AccreditedTrainers Trainers are professionalswhodeliverthese training programs. Accredited Training Partners Certified Training Partnerscommerciallyoffer training programstothemarket.

31. Here’s What You Will Get

33. The Cloud Certification Program Foundation level Vendor-neutral Globally recognized Virtualization Foundation Course + Virtualization Foundation Exam = Virtualization-Ready Professional Certificate Cloud Foundation Course + Cloud Computing Foundation Exam = Cloud-Ready Professional Certificate

34. Cloud Foundation Certification The Business Perspectives Service Management Compliancy & Security Types of Clouds Roadmaps to Implementation

35. A Certificate With Authority Cloud Foundation Course + Cloud Computing Foundation Exam = Cloud-Ready Professional Certification

38. Describe the implications for direct costs and cost allocations.

39. Explain relevant barriers to adoption and success with virtualization and appropriate mitigation strategies.

40. Outline the technical approaches, components, capabilities, and techniques of virtualization technologies.

41. Explain the steps that lead to successful adoption of virtualization technologies.

42. Understand the impact and changes of virtualization on IT service management.

44. 60 minutes closed book exam

45. Exam available through testing centers and at the end of training coursesBalanced approach to learning the business perspectives, technical organization Principles for operating and governing virtualization

46. More Information For more information or to sign up as a member, please visit us at: www.cloudcredential.org For questions related to memberships: membership@cloudcredential.org General inquiries: Info@cloudcredential.org