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C1000 101 Cloud Sales Engineer
IBM Certified Professional Sales Engineer - Cloud v1 (C1000-101) teaches candidates to design, position, and sell IBM Cloud solutions, covering architecture, hybrid strategies, security, and financial value.
90
Minutes
62
Questions
62/100
Passing Score
$200
Exam Cost
Who Should Take This
It is intended for sales engineers, solutions architects, and technical account managers who already possess a solid technical foundation and experience engaging enterprise customers. These professionals seek to deepen their expertise in IBM Cloud’s architecture, hybrid‑cloud positioning, and financial justification to drive revenue and differentiate against competitors.
What's Covered
1
Domain 1: IBM Cloud Platform Architecture and Services
2
Domain 2: Hybrid Cloud and Multi-Cloud Strategies
3
Domain 3: Competitive Positioning and Differentiation
4
Domain 4: Security and Compliance
5
Domain 5: Business Value and Financial Analysis
6
Domain 6: Industry Solutions and Partner Ecosystem
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Course Outline
70 learning goals
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Domain 1: IBM Cloud Platform Architecture and Services
3 topics
Core Platform Components
- Analyze IBM Cloud compute services including Virtual Servers, Bare Metal, and Power Systems to determine optimal workload placement
- Apply IBM Cloud networking concepts including VPC, Direct Link, and Transit Gateway for hybrid connectivity solutions
- Design storage architectures using IBM Cloud Object Storage, Block Storage, and File Storage for enterprise requirements
- Evaluate IBM Watson AI and Machine Learning services integration capabilities for intelligent solution development
- Apply IBM Cloud databases including Db2, Cloudant, and MongoDB for data management strategies
Cloud-Native Development
- Design containerized solutions using IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service and OpenShift for scalable application deployment
- Apply IBM Cloud Code Engine and Functions for serverless computing architectures
- Analyze DevOps toolchain integration with IBM Cloud Continuous Delivery and Git Repos
- Evaluate microservices patterns using IBM Cloud Service Mesh and API Gateway
- Apply IBM Cloud monitoring and logging services for observability and performance optimization
Integration and APIs
- Design enterprise integration solutions using IBM App Connect and MQ for system interconnectivity
- Apply API management strategies using IBM API Connect for secure service exposure
- Analyze event-driven architectures using IBM Event Streams and Event Notifications
- Evaluate data integration patterns using IBM DataStage and Data Refinery
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Domain 2: Hybrid Cloud and Multi-Cloud Strategies
3 topics
IBM Cloud Satellite
- Design distributed cloud architectures using IBM Cloud Satellite for edge and on-premises deployments
- Apply Satellite location management for consistent cloud services across multiple environments
- Analyze security and compliance requirements for Satellite-enabled hybrid deployments
- Evaluate workload placement strategies across public cloud, Satellite, and on-premises infrastructure
- Apply Satellite Config for consistent configuration management across distributed environments
Red Hat OpenShift Integration
- Design enterprise container platforms using Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud
- Apply OpenShift operators and service mesh for application lifecycle management
- Analyze multi-cluster OpenShift deployments for disaster recovery and load distribution
- Evaluate GitOps workflows using OpenShift Pipelines and ArgoCD for continuous deployment
Cloud Pak Solutions
- Design data fabric architectures using IBM Cloud Pak for Data for enterprise analytics
- Apply Cloud Pak for Integration patterns for API management and application connectivity
- Analyze Cloud Pak for Security capabilities for threat detection and response
- Evaluate Cloud Pak for Watson AIOps for intelligent IT operations management
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Domain 3: Competitive Positioning and Differentiation
2 topics
Multi-Cloud Comparison
- Analyze IBM Cloud advantages versus AWS in enterprise hybrid scenarios
- Evaluate Microsoft Azure comparison points focusing on enterprise integration and AI capabilities
- Apply competitive positioning against Google Cloud Platform emphasizing data and AI differentiation
- Design value propositions highlighting IBM's unique hybrid cloud and AI portfolio
- Analyze total cost of ownership advantages in multi-year enterprise deployments
Technology Differentiators
- Apply IBM's confidential computing capabilities using Hyper Protect services for competitive advantage
- Evaluate quantum computing readiness and quantum network access as unique differentiators
- Analyze IBM Watson's enterprise AI capabilities versus competitor offerings
- Design sustainability and carbon neutral positioning using IBM Cloud's environmental commitments
4
Domain 4: Security and Compliance
3 topics
Enterprise Security Architecture
- Design zero-trust security architectures using IBM Cloud Security and Compliance Center
- Apply identity and access management using IBM Security Verify and Cloud Identity
- Analyze threat detection and response capabilities using IBM QRadar and Cloud Security
- Evaluate encryption strategies using IBM Key Protect and Hyper Protect Crypto Services
- Apply security posture management for continuous compliance monitoring and reporting
Confidential Computing
- Design confidential computing solutions using IBM Hyper Protect Virtual Servers
- Apply Secure Service Container technology for protected workload execution
- Analyze data-in-use protection scenarios for highly regulated industries
- Evaluate hardware security module integration for cryptographic key management
Regulatory Compliance
- Apply GDPR compliance frameworks using IBM Cloud data residency and privacy controls
- Analyze HIPAA and healthcare compliance requirements using IBM Cloud for Healthcare
- Evaluate financial services regulations compliance using IBM Cloud for Financial Services
- Design audit and governance frameworks for multi-cloud regulatory requirements
5
Domain 5: Business Value and Financial Analysis
2 topics
Migration Assessment
- Analyze current infrastructure using IBM Cloud Migration Factory assessment tools
- Apply migration strategies including rehost, replatform, and refactor approaches
- Evaluate application modernization opportunities during cloud migration planning
- Design phased migration roadmaps minimizing business disruption and risk
- Apply workload discovery and dependency mapping for complex enterprise environments
TCO and ROI Analysis
- Analyze total cost of ownership comparing on-premises, hybrid, and public cloud scenarios
- Apply IBM Cloud cost optimization strategies including reserved instances and usage analytics
- Evaluate return on investment for cloud transformation initiatives over multi-year periods
- Design financial models demonstrating operational efficiency gains from cloud adoption
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Domain 6: Industry Solutions and Partner Ecosystem
3 topics
Regulated Industries
- Design financial services solutions using IBM Cloud for Financial Services framework
- Apply healthcare cloud strategies leveraging IBM Watson Health and FHIR standards
- Analyze government and public sector requirements using FedRAMP and security controls
- Evaluate telecommunications industry solutions including network functions virtualization
Partner Integration
- Apply IBM Business Partner ecosystem capabilities for solution extension and delivery
- Analyze ISV partner solutions integration patterns for marketplace offerings
- Evaluate systems integrator partnerships for large-scale cloud transformation projects
- Design go-to-market strategies leveraging channel partner networks and capabilities
Solution Architecture
- Design end-to-end enterprise architectures integrating IBM Cloud, on-premises, and third-party services
- Apply reference architectures for common industry patterns and use cases
- Analyze scalability and performance requirements for mission-critical enterprise workloads
- Evaluate disaster recovery and business continuity strategies across hybrid cloud environments
Scope
Included Topics
- All domains of C1000-101 IBM Certified Professional Sales Engineer - Cloud v1: Pre-sales technical engagement: IBM Cloud platform demos, competitive positioning vs AWS/Azure/GCP, hybrid cloud with Satellite/OpenShift/Cloud Paks, security differentiation with confidential computi.
- Exam-specific technical content covering ng, TCO/ROI analysis, migration assessment, solution architecture design, industry solutions for regulated sectors, and partner ecosystem..
Not Covered
- Topics outside the C1000-101 exam scope and other certification levels.
- Current pricing, promotional offers, and vendor-specific values that change over time.
- Implementation details for competing vendor products and platforms.
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