Learn the fundamentals of Cloud Computing in 6 months

Timeline

This is the learning path we would take if we had to start over again and work our way up to a junior cloud engineer skill set in about 6 months. Any links you see ARE NOT AFFILIATE LINKS, we don't want your money. Okay, let's go.

Go to Phase 1: Linux and Networking

Note

This is a guide based on our experiences of going from help desk to Cloud and DevOps engineers. You journey is yours and you may need to learn different things at different stages.

We tried to keep it as general and using the most popular options (in terms of content, community, and jobs) as possible. Mainly because these things are important when you're getting started. As you grow, you'll need to get specialized in certain areas :)

Study tips and resources

  • This 6 month timeline is based on about 3 hours of study time a day and assuming that you know how to learn.
  • I use the Pomodoro technique. Give it a try if you need help breaking your studying into sessions.
  • I take lots of notes, here's an overview of How I study for certfications that might give you some tips.
Title Resource
Learning how to learn Great book that helped me improve how I learn
Deep work Another great book, this time about how to focus and get deep work time into your day.
How I study for certs A video with some tips I've picked up on the way

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