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Cloud Operations Engineer
NSQF Level 5
Monitor, manage and optimise cloud infrastructure operations including uptime SLAs, cost management and incident response aligned to nasscom NSQF Level 5 (SSC/Q8304). This role is in high demand at managed service providers and enterprise IT teams running production cloud workloads.
₹2.5–4.5L
Avg Salary
L 5
NSQF Level
22 cr.
ABC Credits
₹12K
GoI Incentive
Program Overview Video
1,500+ enrolled₹28L top package150+ hirers
NSQF LevelLevel 5
ABC Credits22 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/Q8304| QP Code | SSC/Q8304 |
| QP Version | v2.0 |
| NSQF Level | Level 5 |
| ABC Credits | 22 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/Q8304MandatorySSC/N8313
Provision, Configure, Test and Deploy Cloud Infrastructure
53 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8314
Maintain Compute, Network and Storage Systems on Cloud and Ensure Backup and Recovery
22 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8315
Automate Cloud Infrastructure Management
12 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8316
Migrate Legacy/On-Premise/Cloud Applications and Data to New Cloud Platforms
15 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8317
Integrate Cloud Infrastructure with Existing IT Systems
30 hrs
MandatoryDGT/VSQ/N0102
Employability Skills
60 hrs
What You'll Be Able To Do
5 outcomes01
Provision, configure, test, and deploy cloud infrastructure components — compute, network, storage, and security services
02
Maintain compute, network, and storage systems deployed on cloud — ensure backup, recovery, and operational continuity
03
Automate cloud infrastructure management using IaC tools, scripting, and CI/CD pipelines
04
Migrate legacy, on-premise, and cloud applications and data to new cloud platforms
05
Integrate cloud infrastructure with existing IT systems — hybrid connectivity, API integration, and cost management
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/Q8304
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12
Modules
🎯
5
Outcomes
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6
NOS Units
🏆
L5
NSQF
01
Basics of Cloud Computing and Regulatory Standards
6 topics
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02
Development Tools and Usage
5 topics
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03
Basics of Architecture
5 topics
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04
Build Cloud Infrastructure
6 topics
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05
Cloud Service Models and Deployment Models
6 topics
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06
Manage and Maintain Cloud Systems
6 topics
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07
Cloud Security and Compliance
5 topics
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08
Infrastructure Automation
6 topics
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09
Cloud Migration
7 topics
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10
Cloud Systems Integration
5 topics
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11
Cloud Cost Management
6 topics
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12
Employability Skills
12 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 Operations Engineer. Each awards NSQF credits and ABC credits independently.
Cloud Operations Workshop
Skills & Tech Stack
Tools & Technologies
Terraform / AWS CloudFormation / Azure BicepAWS CLI / Azure CLI / gcloud SDKAnsible (configuration management)AWS Systems Manager / Azure ArcAWS Migration Hub / Azure MigrateAWS DMS / Azure Database Migration ServiceAWS Cost Explorer / Azure Cost ManagementPrometheus / Grafana / CloudWatch / Azure MonitorDocker / Kubernetes (EKS/AKS/GKE)GitHub Actions / GitLab CI (CI/CD for IaC)
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nasscom Member Companies — Active Hirers
15 companiesTCSInfosysWiproHCL TechnologiesCognizantTech MahindraAccentureIBMCapgeminiLTIMindtreeHexawareMphasisAmazon Web ServicesMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud