Cloud computing is still relatively new and it's currently fairly difficult to identify who actually knows what they are talking about and who is offering you vapor in terms of skills. HP is taking a fairly unique approach to certification programs with three new cloud-focused certifications in their ExpertOne track. By offering training and testing environments based on live cloud deployments, the certifications require those being tested to have real-world knowledge beyond simply being able to memorize terms and scenarios. Testing includes cloud architecture and deployment, from planning, through installation and integration of all the various components of a cloud deployment. Along with the certifications, HP has also announced a number of training solutions designed to get people prepared. Here LockerGnome's Jake Ludington talks with Lyle Speirs at HP Discover about how the new program is changing the way people will learn in a certification environment.
