How to Become a Cloud Engineer

Cloud computing is one of the fastest-growing professions. Tech giants like Amazon, Google, IBM and Microsoft are investing hugely in their cloud infrastructure and are hiring cloud experts from all over the world. The most popular cloud computing role is cloud engineer. Other roles include cloud developers, solutions architects, cloud architects and data engineers. They work closely with cloud engineers to ensure an organisation's cloud-based systems are secure, reliable and scalable. As a cloud engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building and maintaining the infrastructure of an organisation's cloud computing platform. This includes configuring and managing cloud-based servers and deploying and maintaining applications in the cloud. In this course, we will show you how to start a career in cloud computing with the proper certification, training and coaching.

The first step to becoming a cloud engineer is to learn essential cloud computing skills. Joseph Holbrook, your instructor, will walk you through the list of skills a cloud engineer must have, including Linux, networking, security, containerisation and virtualisation. You will learn why you should master at least one of the three major cloud computing platforms and how to choose the best one, depending on your location and interest. Getting certified is one of the best ways of showing that you have expertise in a specific cloud platform. You will learn about the different certifications and how they can help you in the job market. We will provide information about various career paths in cloud computing that will allow you to gain experience in the field. You will learn about the benefits of attending Meetups.

With thousands of active vacancies for cloud engineers on LinkedIn worldwide, it can be overwhelming to determine which ones are entry-level and the best fit for you. We will guide you through the LinkedIn job search and teach you how to identify positions that align with your qualifications and experience. You'll discover how investing in boot camps and coaching can help you prepare for interviews and boost your confidence. The typical interview questions listed in this course will give you some insights on how to prepare for any cloud engineer interview. The career prospects in cloud computing are growing and creating ever more jobs. If you still have doubts about why cloud engineering may be a great career, take this course, clear your doubts and get started.