Updated for 2025

Your Complete Roadmap to Becoming a Cloud & DevOps Engineer

Master AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, and modern DevOps practices. From absolute beginner to cloud architect.

$120k-$205k Average Salary
140k+ Job Openings
15% YoY Growth
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Cloud and DevOps Infrastructure

Your Learning Journey

A structured path from beginner to expert, designed for 2025's cloud-native landscape

Beginner

Foundation (0-3 months)

Build your IT fundamentals: Linux, networking, programming basics, and cloud concepts

  • Linux Command Line
  • Networking Basics
  • Python/Bash Scripting
  • Git & Version Control
Intermediate

Cloud & DevOps Core (3-9 months)

Master cloud platforms, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code

  • AWS/Azure Fundamentals
  • Docker & Kubernetes
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Terraform & Ansible
Advanced

Expert Level (9-18 months)

Advanced architectures, security, monitoring, and cloud migration strategies

  • Multi-Cloud Architecture
  • DevSecOps & Security
  • Cloud Migration
  • FinOps & Cost Optimization

Detailed Learning Roadmap

Click on any skill card to explore detailed study content, YouTube tutorials, and resources

Stage 1: Foundation (0-3 Months)

Build essential IT skills and cloud fundamentals

Linux Fundamentals

Master the command line, file systems, permissions, and shell scripting

2-4 weeks Click to learn more →

Networking Basics

Understand TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, load balancing, and network security

2-3 weeks Click to learn more →

Python Programming

Learn Python and Bash for automation and scripting

3-4 weeks Click to learn more →

Git & Version Control

Master Git workflows, branching, and collaboration

1-2 weeks Click to learn more →

Cloud Computing Basics

Understand cloud models, service types, and core concepts

1-2 weeks Click to learn more →

Stage 2: Cloud & DevOps Core (3-9 Months)

Master cloud platforms and DevOps tools

AWS Core Services

EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, and essential AWS services

4-6 weeks Click to learn more →

Azure Fundamentals

Virtual Machines, Storage, Azure AD, and core Azure services

4-6 weeks Click to learn more →

Docker & Containerization

Containers, images, Docker Compose, and container networking

3-4 weeks Click to learn more →

Kubernetes

Container orchestration, pods, deployments, and services

6-8 weeks Click to learn more →

Terraform (IaC)

Infrastructure as Code, modules, state management

3-4 weeks Click to learn more →

CI/CD Pipelines

Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, automated deployments

3-4 weeks Click to learn more →

Stage 3: Expert Level (9-18 Months)

Advanced architectures and enterprise practices

DevSecOps & Security

Security scanning, compliance, secrets management, SAST/DAST

4-6 weeks Click to learn more →

Monitoring & Observability

Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, CloudWatch, distributed tracing

3-4 weeks Click to learn more →

Cloud Migration

Migration strategies, assessment tools, 6R framework

4-6 weeks Click to learn more →

Multi-Cloud & FinOps

Multi-cloud architecture, cost optimization, FinOps practices

4-6 weeks Click to learn more →

Certification Roadmap

Industry-recognized certifications to validate your skills

AWS Certifications

Foundational AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Associate Solutions Architect Associate SysOps Administrator Associate
Professional Solutions Architect Professional DevOps Engineer Professional

Azure Certifications

Foundational Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Associate Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
Expert Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305) Azure DevOps Engineer (AZ-400)

DevOps Certifications

Kubernetes Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certified Kubernetes Developer (CKAD)
Infrastructure HashiCorp Terraform Associate Docker Certified Associate

Hands-On Projects

Build real-world projects to demonstrate your skills

Beginner

Static Website Hosting

Deploy a static website using AWS S3, CloudFront, and Route 53

AWS S3 CloudFront Route 53
Beginner

Linux Web Server

Set up nginx web server on EC2 with SSL certificate

EC2 Nginx Let's Encrypt
Intermediate

Dockerized Application

Containerize a multi-tier application with Docker Compose

Docker Docker Compose Multi-container
Intermediate

Kubernetes Deployment

Deploy microservices application on Kubernetes cluster

Kubernetes Helm Ingress
Intermediate

CI/CD Pipeline

Build automated pipeline with GitHub Actions and AWS

GitHub Actions Docker AWS ECS
Advanced

Infrastructure as Code

Provision complete AWS infrastructure using Terraform

Terraform AWS Modules
Advanced

Multi-Cloud Architecture

Design and implement multi-cloud solution with AWS and Azure

AWS Azure Terraform
Advanced

Complete DevOps Platform

Build end-to-end DevOps platform with monitoring and security

Kubernetes Prometheus GitOps

Career Preparation

Get ready for Cloud & DevOps engineering roles

Job Roles

  • Cloud Engineer: $90k-$150k
  • DevOps Engineer: $100k-$170k
  • Site Reliability Engineer: $120k-$190k
  • Cloud Architect: $140k-$205k

Resume Tips

  • Highlight cloud certifications
  • Showcase hands-on projects
  • Quantify achievements
  • Include GitHub portfolio

Interview Topics

  • Cloud architecture design
  • CI/CD pipeline implementation
  • Kubernetes troubleshooting
  • Infrastructure as Code