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☁️ Cloud Computing✦ nasscom IT-ITeS SSCNSQF L 7🏛️ GoI ₹12K Eligible📚 NAAC Evidence
Cloud Consultant
NSQF Level 7
Advise organisations on cloud migration strategy, vendor selection, cost optimisation and governance frameworks aligned to nasscom NSQF Level 7 (SSC/Q8306). Cloud Consultants command premium salaries and are sought by Big 4 advisory firms, system integrators and hyperscaler partner networks.
₹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/Q8306| QP Code | SSC/Q8306 |
| 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/Q8306MandatorySSC/N8306
Assess cloud readiness and define cloud adoption strategy
46 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8307
Design cloud solution architectures and conduct well-architected reviews
26 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8308
Establish cloud governance, security and compliance frameworks
24 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8309
Deliver cloud financial management and multi-cloud advisory
44 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8311
Manage consulting stakeholders and develop solution proposals
18 hrs
MandatoryDGT/VSQ/N0102
Employability Skills
60 hrs
What You'll Be Able To Do
9 outcomes01
Assess client business requirements and translate them into cloud adoption strategies and target architectures
02
Design cloud migration roadmaps using the 6Rs framework and total cost of ownership analysis
03
Lead cloud financial management (FinOps) engagements covering cost optimisation, rightsizing and commitment planning
04
Advise on multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud strategy aligned to business, regulatory and data residency requirements
05
Define cloud governance, security and compliance frameworks including landing zones and policy guardrails
06
Conduct cloud maturity assessments and produce well-architected review reports with prioritised recommendations
07
Facilitate stakeholder workshops and present business cases to executive and technical audiences
08
Develop vendor-neutral solution proposals, statements of work and risk-mitigation plans
09
Guide implementation teams and ensure delivered solutions meet architectural and contractual commitments
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
9 modulesSSC/Q8306
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9
Modules
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9
Outcomes
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6
NOS Units
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L7
NSQF
01
Cloud Consulting Foundations and Engagement Models
7 topics
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02
Cloud Adoption Strategy and Business Case
7 topics
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03
Cloud Migration Planning and the 6Rs
7 topics
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04
Solution Architecture and Well-Architected Reviews
7 topics
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05
Cloud Governance, Security and Compliance
7 topics
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06
Cloud Financial Management (FinOps)
7 topics
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07
Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Strategy
7 topics
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08
Stakeholder Management and Proposal Development
7 topics
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09
Employability, Leadership and Capstone Engagement
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 Consultant. Each awards NSQF credits and ABC credits independently.
Cloud Strategy & Consulting Workshop
Skills & Tech Stack
Tools & Technologies
AWS Cloud Adoption FrameworkAzure MigrateAWS Migration HubAWS Well-Architected ToolAWS Control TowerAzure Landing ZonesAWS Cost ExplorerCloudHealthApptio CloudabilityFlexeraTerraformServiceNowMicrosoft VisioLucidchartJiraConfluenceCIS BenchmarksProwler
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nasscom Member Companies — Active Hirers
15 companiesTCSInfosysWiproHCL TechnologiesCognizantTech MahindraAccentureIBMCapgeminiLTIMindtreeHexawareMphasisAmazon Web ServicesMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud