Cloud Engineer Boot Camp

Cloud Engineer Boot Camp

Become a Cloud Engineer

According to IT senior managers in a recent Robert Half survey, cloud expertise, including computing, security, and architecture, is the topmost in-demand skill set. Train for a career as a certified cloud engineer, one of the 15 highest-paying IT jobs, and earn well-known certifications that prove you have the real-world skills desired by top employers.

The Cloud Engineer Boot Camp, designed by Linux Foundation experts, is a six-month boot camp that will give you a top-to-bottom look at key cloud-related fundamentals like Linux at the operating system layer, DevOps, containers, and more. It will also prepare you to pass the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) and the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exams.

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Cloud Engineer Job Outlook

Cloud spending continues to climb globally, resulting in even more jobs in the future. In fact, Gartner Inc. predicts that worldwide spending on public cloud services will increase 20.4% (up to $495 billion) this year and will reach nearly $600 billion by the end of 2023.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also projects that overall employment in computer and information technology occupations will grow 15% by 2031, resulting in an average of about 418,500 job openings each year.

What You Will Learn

In our Cloud Engineer Boot Camp, you will explore:

  • Linux at the operating system layer, followed by moving up the stack, covering DevOps, cloud, containers, and more
  • All the knowledge needed to work as a cloud administrator or engineer
  • Key cloud-related fundamentals to prepare for the LFCS and CKA exams

How Boot Camps Work

  • Six months to complete, featuring online, self-paced training
  • Learn from instructors who have 10+ years of industry training experience and are professionals with active roles in the industry
  • Prepare to earn your LFCS and CKA certifications with vouchers for the exams included in the cost of your course
  • Learn from the host of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation, which oversees the most important cloud technologies
  • Begin a career as a cloud engineer with salaries exceeding $100,000 annually

Registration and Enrollment

This is a self-paced course that can be completed 100% online. Open enrollment means you can start anytime.

Cloud Engineer Boot Camp FAQs

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  • A cloud engineer is an IT professional responsible for any technological duties associated with cloud computing—essentially, they build and maintain cloud infrastructure. For example, these duties could include design, planning, management, maintenance, and support. They also can have more specific roles that include cloud architecting (designing cloud solutions for organizations), development (coding for the cloud), and administration (working with cloud networks).

  • You have six months to complete your boot camp, consisting of 220-course hours where you can interact live with instructors who are experts in the cloud industry.

  • According to Cloudwards.net, 94% of all enterprises currently use cloud computing in some form, and the security of cloud computing is the top concern of 75% of these companies. Earning LFCS and CKA certifications proves to employers that you have the skills needed to effectively develop, manage, and secure cloud-based computing activities. As well-recognized certifications, they also serve as a differentiator for professionals already in the field. 

  • This is an online course that combines live sessions and self-paced materials. An instructor will go over the topic in the scheduled session, and then you will be required to go over the material on your own time.

  • Yes, you will go through exercises based on real-life use cases. The results are discussed during the mentoring sessions. You are also required to work on and submit a capstone project related to autonomous cars. You need to pass this to graduate.

  • Your LFCS certification will be valid for a period of 3 years beginning on the date you first took and passed the exam. You can choose to renew it before the end of its expiration period by retaking the exam or passing a higher-level certification exam.

    The CKA certification is also valid for a 3-year period beginning on the date you first take and pass the exam. You will have the option to retake and pass the exam to renew your certification prior to its expiration date.

Ready To Start?

This is a self-paced course that can be completed 100% online. Open enrollment means you can start anytime.