Cloud Certifications That
Boost Your Resume 

If you’re looking to strengthen your CV and stand out in the tech job market, you should seriously consider earning cloud certifications. The combination of a solid qualification and industry recognised cloud credentials can give you a powerful edge. 

Why Cloud Certifications Matter

• Industry demand for cloud skilled professionals is soaring. As more organisations migrate infrastructure, apps and services to the cloud, companies are looking for people who can design, deploy and manage cloud-based systems. Cloud certifications are concrete proof that you know how to handle cloud platforms. 

• Certifications show real-world readiness. Universities give you theory and research-based skills, but certifications (from major cloud providers) demonstrate that you can apply knowledge in practical, industry-standard environments. This makes your resume more appealing to employers. 

• They fill the gap between academic knowledge and professional requirements. Programmes offered at University Malaysia of Computer Science and Engineering (UNIMY) cover many relevant domains. Combining formal education with cloud certifications shows you’re ready for actual cloud infrastructure tasks and not just theoretical work. 

Recent research suggests that combining formal degrees with targeted industry certifications significantly enhances employability in technology roles. 

Cloud Certifications You Should Consider 

Whether you’re just starting out or already experienced, these widely recognised certifications tend to carry strong value on a resume: 

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate) — ideal if you want to design and deploy scalable systems on AWS. Good for roles like Cloud Engineer or Cloud Architect. 

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator (Associate) — valuable if you expect to work in Microsoft-centric environments. Covers management of Azure resources including compute, storage and networking. 

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Engineer — for those leaning toward Google Cloud Platform (GCP), especially for data-driven, AI/ML or scalable web services. 

• Vendor neutral options such as CompTIA Cloud+ or other foundational cloud credentials — helpful if you’re exploring cloud generally or working in varied environments. 

These certifications demonstrate to employers that beyond theoretical knowledge, you’re proficient with real cloud infrastructure, a highly sought-after skill in today’s IT job market. 

Combining A Formal Education + Cloud Certifications for Maximum Impact 

By adding cloud certifications to your formal education, here’s how you can position yourself: 

• Cloud / DevOps Engineer — Use your background in cloud computing research areas, data-handling, networking and security; pair with AWS or Azure certification to show readiness for deploying and managing cloud systems. 
• Data / Big Data / Analytics Engineer — With the programme’s coverage of data science, big data and databases, a GCP or AWS certification helps when you build data pipelines or analytics platforms in the cloud. 
• Security Cloud Specialist — The Master covers information security, cryptography and data warehousing; a certification plus those skills can make you suitable for cloud security roles. 
• Cloud Consultant / Solution Architect / Technical Consultant — The research experience at UNIMY helps you understand complex computing problems; certifications prove you know cloud platforms, the combo is compelling for consultancy or architect-level jobs. 

Cloud computing is core to how modern organisations run IT, data, services and innovation. By combining a robust academic background with industry-recognised cloud certifications, you position yourself as a versatile, future-ready professional. 

Start investing now in your knowledge, skills and credentials, and build a resume that stands out.