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☁️ Cloud Computing✦ nasscom IT-ITeS SSCNSQF L 7🏛️ GoI ₹12K Eligible📚 NAAC Evidence
Cloud Architect
NSQF Level 7
Design and lead enterprise cloud architectures on AWS, Azure, and GCP aligned to nasscom NSQF Level 7 (SSC/Q8302). This advanced certification covers multi-cloud strategy, governance frameworks, cost optimisation, high-availability design, and security-by-design principles required by Fortune 500 enterprises and leading IT services firms.
₹4.2–8.4L
Avg Salary
L 7
NSQF Level
31 cr.
ABC Credits
₹12K
GoI Incentive
Program Overview Video
1,500+ enrolled₹28L top package150+ hirers
NSQF LevelLevel 7
ABC Credits31 credits
GoI Incentive₹12,000
Salary Range₹4.2–8.4 LPA
Official Partners
MeitY · FutureSkills Prime
Ministry of Electronics & IT, Govt. of India
NSDC · Skill India
National Skill Development Corporation
Qualification Pack Specification
SSC/Q8302| QP Code | SSC/Q8302 |
| QP Version | v2.0 |
| NSQF Level | Level 7 |
| ABC Credits | 31 credits (NEP 2020 / NCrF compliant) |
| Certification Body | nasscom IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council |
| Assessment Body | NSDC Authorized Assessment Partner |
| Alignment | FutureSkills Prime · Skill India · NSQF 2022 |
| NAAC Criteria | 1.3.3 · 3.3.1 · ABC Integration Eligible |
| GoI Incentive | ₹12,000 per eligible candidate (via PFMS) |
| Industry Sectors | IT · ITeS · Telecom · BFSI |
Who is this program for?
Colleges, HoDs & Principals
Use nasscom CAC certificate as NAAC evidence under Criterion 1.3.3 & 3.3.1. Map syllabi to NOS standards. Fulfil ABC credit obligations for NEP 2020 compliance.
🎓 NAAC Evidence Provided
Placement Officers (TPOs)
nasscom-certified students are recognised by 300+ nasscom member companies. Higher offer-to-joining conversion from NSQF-aligned candidate profiles.
✅ 300+ nasscom Companies
Final Year Students & Freshers
Earn NSQF certification, ABC credits, and government incentive via PFMS direct bank transfer on placement.
💰 ₹12K GoI Incentive
Working Professionals
Upskill with industry-recognised NSQF certification. nasscom member companies fast-track QP-certified profiles in hiring pipelines.
Corporates & HR Teams
Pre-screen candidates using nasscom QP credentials. Qualify for GoI incentives when upskilling existing workforce via NSDC-approved schemes.
Official NAAC Evidence Support for Higher Education Institutions
Earn a nasscom Curriculum Alignment Certificate (CAC) — accepted as NAAC audit evidence. Institutions gain credible documentation for accreditation and NEP 2020 compliance.
National Occupational Standards (NOS)
SSC/Q8302MandatorySSC/N8312
Assist in Creating Proposals and Cost Models for Implementing Cloud Solutions
15 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8311
Validate Project Plans, Costs, and Resources Required for Implementing Cloud Solutions
15 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8310
Define Parameters and Tools to Monitor and Manage Cloud Services
15 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8309
Ensure Cloud Platforms and Services are Scalable, Resilient, and Fault-Tolerant
20 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8308
Design and Maintain Strong Security Architecture
20 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8307
Analyse, Design, and Maintain Cloud Architecture that Meets Business Requirements
25 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8306
Translate Business-Level Use Cases into Technical Requirements and Specifications
15 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8305
Define Enterprise Cloud Guidelines and Implement Regulatory Compliances
15 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8304
Assess and Screen Cloud Vendors and Third-Party Service Providers
12 hrs
MandatoryDGT/VSQ/N0102
Employability Skills
60 hrs
What You'll Be Able To Do
9 outcomes01
Create cloud solution proposals and cost models — TCO analysis, pricing estimation, and commercial justification
02
Validate project plans, cost estimates, and resource requirements for cloud implementation engagements
03
Define observability parameters and tooling to monitor and manage cloud services at enterprise scale
04
Architect cloud platforms for scalability, resilience, and fault tolerance using cloud-native patterns
05
Design and maintain strong cloud security architecture across compute, network, identity, and data layers
06
Analyse, design, and maintain cloud architectures that meet complex business and technical requirements
07
Translate business-level use cases into detailed cloud technical requirements and architecture specifications
08
Define enterprise cloud guidelines, governance frameworks, and implement regulatory compliance controls
09
Assess and screen cloud vendors and third-party service providers for capability, security, and commercial fit
Government of India Incentive — ₹12,000 per Eligible Candidate
Via FutureSkills Prime · MeitY + nasscom · Disbursed through PFMS directly to learner's bank account
₹4,500
Training Fee Support
₹7,500
Post-Placement Incentive
PFMS
Direct Bank Transfer
Eligibility: Indian citizen, age 15–45. First-time skill certification only. Valid Aadhaar + active bank account required.
Curriculum & Syllabus
12 modulesSSC/Q8302
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12
Modules
🎯
9
Outcomes
📋
10
NOS Units
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L7
NSQF
01
Introduction to Cloud Engineering
6 topics
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02
Cloud Solution Proposals and Cost Models
7 topics
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03
Project Planning and Resource Validation for Cloud Implementations
7 topics
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04
Cloud Monitoring and Service Management
7 topics
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05
Cloud Scalability, Resilience, and Fault Tolerance
7 topics
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06
Cloud Security Architecture
8 topics
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07
Cloud Architecture Design and Maintenance
7 topics
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08
Translating Business Use Cases to Technical Requirements
7 topics
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09
Enterprise Cloud Guidelines and Regulatory Compliance
7 topics
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10
Cloud Vendor Assessment and Third-Party Provider Screening
7 topics
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11
Employability Skills
11 topics
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12
On-the-Job Training
5 topics
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Want the full syllabus with NOS breakdowns & assessment pattern?
Constituent Workshops
1 workshopsComplete these nasscom-certified workshops to build the foundation for Cloud Architect. Each awards NSQF credits and ABC credits independently.
Cloud Architecture Design Workshop
Skills & Tech Stack
Tools & Technologies
AWS (VPC, EKS, RDS, GuardDuty, Config, Control Tower)Azure (Entra ID, AKS, Defender, Policy, Landing Zone)GCP (GKE, Chronicle, Security Command Center, Org Policy)TerraformAWS CloudFormationPulumiAWS CloudWatch / Azure Monitor / GCP Cloud MonitoringAWS Pricing Calculator / Azure CalculatorServiceNowJiraDatadogHashiCorp VaultAWS FIS / Azure Chaos Studiodraw.io / Structurizr (C4)
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nasscom Member Companies — Active Hirers
13 companiesTCSInfosysWiproHCL TechnologiesCognizantTech MahindraAccentureIBMCapgeminiLTIMindtreeAmazon Web ServicesMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud