Cloud Engineer
A cloud path that moves from platform fundamentals into administration, infrastructure as code, and container operations.
Target role
Cloud Engineer
Estimated path time
Varies by experience and study pace
Path overview
Begin with a major cloud platform, build associate-level administration or architecture skills, then add infrastructure automation and Kubernetes administration.
Step-by-step path
Follow the sequence in order unless a step is marked optional.
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Choose a major cloud platform and learn foundational cloud concepts and services.
Azure Administrator or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Progress into hands-on administration or associate-level cloud architecture. Verify the current Azure administrator credential with Microsoft.
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
Add infrastructure-as-code concepts and Terraform workflow knowledge.
Certified Kubernetes Administrator
Develop Kubernetes administration and operational skills.
Practical activity
Practical activityApply the path in a cloud portfolio project.
Practical activity
Deploy a basic cloud service using infrastructure as code.
Continue building this career path
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