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CompTIA Cloud+

Cloud+ is a platform-neutral certification for deploying, operating, securing, and troubleshooting cloud infrastructure across multi-cloud environments. The V4 exam added a DevOps fundamentals domain. It is meant for systems administrators and cloud engineers with two to three years of experience.

$399
Exam fee

Exam Details

Issuer
CompTIA
Level
Intermediate
Exam code
CV0-004
Exam type
Multiple choice and performance-based
Questions
Maximum of 90
Duration
90 minutes
Passing score
750 on a scale of 100 to 900
Exam fee
$399
Validity
3 years
Tracks
Cloud Security
Last Verified
2026-10-09

Multiple-choice and performance-based questions at Pearson VUE test centers or online with remote proctoring.

CompTIA lists the Cloud+ exam voucher at $399 in its US store. A voucher with Retake Assurance costs $519. Without it, each attempt requires the exam fee.

Requirements and Renewal

Prerequisites

None required. CompTIA recommends two to three years of hands-on experience as a systems administrator or cloud engineer.

Renewal

Earn 50 CEUs in the three-year cycle and pay a $150 CE fee, pass the latest Cloud+ exam, or earn CloudNetX.

Current Version

CV0-004, in effect since Sep 24, 2024.

Official Cloud+ page→

Exam Domains

6 domains
DomainWeight
Cloud architecture
23%
Deployment
19%
Operations
17%
Security
19%
DevOps fundamentals
10%
Troubleshooting
12%

DoD 8140 Work Roles

14 work roles
DoD 8140 matrix→

The DoD 8140 Qualification Matrix V2.1 lists Cloud+ as a foundational qualification option for these DoD Cyber Workforce Framework work roles, up to the proficiency level shown. Lower levels of the same work role are also covered.

421 Database Administrator (Intermediate)441 Network Operations Specialist (Intermediate)451 System Administrator (Intermediate)511 Cyber Defense Analyst (Intermediate)521 Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist (Intermediate)531 Cyber Defense Incident Responder (Intermediate)541 Vulnerability Assessment Analyst (Intermediate)611 Authorizing Official/Designated Representative (Intermediate)612 Security Control Assessor (Intermediate)631 Information Systems Security Developer (Intermediate)651 Enterprise Architect (Intermediate)652 Security Architect (Intermediate)671 System Testing and Evaluation Specialist (Intermediate)722 Information Systems Security Manager (Intermediate)

Related Certifications

Network+Security+CCSKAWS Security SpecialtyCCSP

Certification Lists

Cloud Security

Related Tool Categories

Cloud Security Tools→

CSPM scanners, container and Kubernetes policy engines, and cloud configuration auditing tools.

IAM Tools→

Secrets managers, identity engines, and access control platforms for managing credentials and privilege.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Cloud+ exam cost?→

CompTIA lists the Cloud+ exam voucher at $399 in its US store, or $519 with Retake Assurance.

What is the Cloud+ retake policy?→

A failed first attempt can be retaken right away. After a second failure there is a 14-day wait, and each attempt requires the exam fee.

How many CEUs does Cloud+ renewal require?→

Cloud+ requires 50 CEUs within the three-year renewal period. Passing the latest release of the Cloud+ exam is another renewal option.

How is Cloud+ different from Cloud Essentials+?→

CompTIA describes Cloud+ as an intermediate, hands-on infrastructure certification. Cloud Essentials+ is an entry-level certification on the business and technical basics of cloud computing.

Sources

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