The Cloud Technology Associate (CTA) course defines cloud computing and virtualization and explains the benefits and applications. Technology is explained in a vendor-neutral way. A lab activity is included which enables participants to understand the cloud practically. Besides, the course is contemporary with the inclusion of the latest cloud technologies and applications. Subsequently, the risks of cloud computing are pointed out as well as ways of managing these risks. In the final part of the course, the process of making choices in the adoption process of the cloud is explained and cloud service management is broken down into details.