INE Certified Cloud Associate (ICCA)
ICCA Certification
ICCA is an entry-level cloud certification that validates foundational knowledge of cloud technologies, public cloud platforms, cloud management, identity, security, and compliance.
The Exam
INE’s ICCA (INE Certified Cloud Associate) certification evaluates a candidate’s foundational understanding of cloud technologies and their role in modern organizations. The exam is designed for individuals who need to understand core cloud concepts, support cloud conversations, and participate in strategic activities related to cloud adoption and implementation.
About the Certification Exam
The ICCA certification covers the foundational concepts required to understand and support public cloud technologies across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Candidates are introduced to general cloud concepts, cloud provider models, cloud identity, security, compliance, and cloud management practices.
This certification exam emphasizes practical cloud fluency over deep platform specialization. Candidates are evaluated on their ability to understand common cloud concepts, recognize how those concepts apply across major public cloud platforms, and participate in cloud-related planning, support, sales, marketing, management, and technical conversations.
Domains + Objectives
The ICCA evaluates an individual’s ability to understand foundational cloud technologies and apply general cloud knowledge across major public cloud environments.
Cloud Foundations
- Explain core cloud computing concepts, including common service models, deployment models, and business drivers for cloud adoption.
- Understand the role of cloud technologies in modern organizations and how cloud services support scalability, flexibility, and operational efficiency.
Public Cloud Platform Concepts
- Identify general concepts and skills for supporting public cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
- Recognize common cloud services, platform structures, and shared cloud patterns across the major providers.
Cloud Identity, Security, and Compliance
- Explain foundational concepts related to cloud identity, security, and compliance.
- Understand how access, governance, and security responsibilities apply in cloud environments and how organizations can approach cloud risk and compliance at a foundational level.
Cloud Management Concepts
- Describe basic cloud management concepts, including how cloud resources are organized, monitored, supported, and governed.
- Understand the operational considerations involved in managing cloud environments across business and technical teams.
Strategic Cloud Participation
- Apply foundational cloud knowledge to participate in strategic activities related to cloud adoption, cloud planning, and cloud-enabled business initiatives.
- Understand how technical and non-technical teams contribute to cloud success within an organization.
Who It’s For
The ICCA certification is designed for individuals who want to become part of the cloud conversation within their organization and need a high-level understanding of cloud technologies.
Get ICCA Certified
As a foundational certification, the ICCA exam voucher is available for purchase with or without an INE subscription. The Fundamentals annual subscription gives you an option for a free ICCA or eJPT exam attempt. Enterprise, Professional, and Premium customers have access to all foundational learning paths, plus much more to empower continuous learning and skill-building.
The Process
Whether you are attempting the ICCA certification exam independently or after completing the recommended learning path, the process is simple.
