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☁️ Cloud Computing✦ nasscom IT-ITeS SSCNSQF L 5🏛️ GoI ₹12K Eligible📚 NAAC Evidence
Cloud Computing Associate
NSQF Level 5
Build a strong foundation in cloud infrastructure, virtualisation and IaaS/PaaS/SaaS service models aligned to nasscom NSQF Level 5 (SSC/Q8301). This certification prepares you to deploy, configure and manage cloud resources on AWS, Azure and GCP while meeting enterprise security and compliance requirements.
₹2.5–4.5L
Avg Salary
L 5
NSQF Level
20 cr.
ABC Credits
₹12K
GoI Incentive
Program Overview Video
1,500+ enrolled₹28L top package150+ hirers
NSQF LevelLevel 5
ABC Credits20 credits
GoI Incentive₹12,000
Salary Range₹2.5–4.5 LPA
Official Partners
MeitY · FutureSkills Prime
Ministry of Electronics & IT, Govt. of India
NSDC · Skill India
National Skill Development Corporation
Qualification Pack Specification
SSC/Q8301| QP Code | SSC/Q8301 |
| QP Version | v2.0 |
| NSQF Level | Level 5 |
| ABC Credits | 20 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/Q8301MandatorySSC/N8301
Provision and manage basic cloud compute and storage resources
46 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8302
Configure cloud networking and apply foundational security controls
24 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8303
Perform cloud operations, monitoring and cost tracking
20 hrs
MandatorySSC/N9001
Maintain workplace health, safety and data privacy compliance
10 hrs
MandatoryDGT/VSQ/N0102
Employability Skills
60 hrs
What You'll Be Able To Do
8 outcomes01
Explain core cloud computing concepts including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and public, private and hybrid deployment models
02
Provision and manage basic compute, storage and networking resources on a major public cloud platform
03
Configure virtual machines, object storage buckets and virtual private networks following provider best practices
04
Apply foundational cloud security controls such as identity and access management, security groups and key management
05
Monitor cloud resource usage and interpret basic billing and cost dashboards to avoid wastage
06
Perform routine operational tasks including backups, snapshots and resource tagging under supervision
07
Document cloud configurations and raise support tickets following standard operating procedures
08
Demonstrate workplace communication, teamwork and basic data privacy compliance relevant to Indian IT-ITeS organisations
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
6 modulesSSC/Q8301
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6
Modules
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8
Outcomes
📋
5
NOS Units
🏆
L5
NSQF
01
Cloud Computing Fundamentals
7 topics
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02
Cloud Compute and Virtual Machines
7 topics
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03
Cloud Storage and Databases
7 topics
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04
Cloud Networking and Security Basics
7 topics
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05
Cloud Operations, Monitoring and Cost Management
7 topics
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06
Employability Skills and Capstone Project
7 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 Computing Associate. Each awards NSQF credits and ABC credits independently.
Cloud Fundamentals Workshop
Skills & Tech Stack
Tools & Technologies
AWS EC2AWS S3AWS IAMAWS VPCAmazon CloudWatchMicrosoft Azure Virtual MachinesAzure Blob StorageGoogle Compute EngineGoogle Cloud StorageLinux CLIPuTTYOpenSSHAWS CLIAWS Cost ExplorerCloudflare DNS
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nasscom Member Companies — Active Hirers
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