10-step roadmap

Cloud Engineer

You design and manage the online systems that apps run on. You use services from providers like AWS, instead of physical servers.

Cloud Engineer roadmap

Follow the line, from first step to goal.

Networking basics
Start
Learn how computers find and talk to each other. This is essential before you rent any cloud service.
Linux fundamentals
Most cloud servers run Linux, so being comfortable with it is a must.
Pick a cloud provider
AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud are the three biggest providers of rented computing power. Start with one and learn its basics.
Core cloud services
Virtual servers, storage, and databases — the building blocks every cloud app is made from.
Networking in the cloud
Set up private, secure spaces, called VPCs, where your resources live and talk to each other.
Identity & access management
Control exactly who, and what, can access your cloud resources. This avoids costly mistakes or breaches.
Infrastructure as Code
Write your setup as text files, using a tool like Terraform. This makes it repeatable, instead of manual clicking.
Containers & Docker
Packaging apps so they run the same way anywhere, which is how most modern cloud apps are shipped.
Monitoring & cost management
Watch that your systems stay healthy, and that your cloud bill doesn't quietly grow out of control.
Cloud certification path
Goal
Provider certifications (like AWS Solutions Architect) that prove your skills and help you get hired.