New to Cloud?

Follow this Learning Roadmap from Cloud Zero to Cloud Hero 🚀

Step 1: GET CERTIFIED

Start with foundational certifications to build a solid understanding of AWS Cloud concepts, services, and best practices.

DURATION: 1-2 Months

ESSENTIAL

OPTIONAL

Step 2: BUILD PROJECTS

Strengthen your skills by completing hands-on projects to document in your portfolio of work.

DURATION: 1-2 Months

BEGINNER

PROJECT LIST

• Daily task scheduler application using Amazon Partyrock.

• Image labels generator using Amazon Rekognition.

• Text narrator using Amazon Polly.

• Language translation bot using Amazon Lex.

• Event Announcement System using SNS, Lambda & API Gateway.

INTERMEDIATE

PROJECT LIST

• Build an Event Announcement System using SNS, Lambda and API Gateway.

• Data Pipeline for Processing CSV Files Using S3, Lambda, Glue, and QuickSight.

• Multi-Cloud Weather Tracker website with Disaster Recovery using Terraform.

• Serverless Cloud Dictionary Application.

• Two-Tier Website Deployment on AWS using EC2, RDS and ALB.

ADVANCED

PROJECT LIST

• Build a CI/CD Pipeline for the 2048 Game using AWS CodePipeline, ECS, and ECR

• Stock Market Real-Time Data Analytics Pipeline on AWS

• Building & Deploying a Cybersecurity Threat Detection System using Amazon SageMaker

• Multi-Cloud Weather Tracker website with Disaster Recovery using Terraform

• Traditional 3-Tier WordPress website Deployment on AWS

Step 3: APPLY TO JOBS

Start applying to cloud roles using top job platforms like LinkedIn, Cloud Careers Hub, and AWS Careers.

DURATION: 1 Month

LinkedIn Jobs

Use to boost your chances of getting hired through people you know.

Cloud Careers Hub

Niche job board for cloud & AI-related jobs, with listings from top cloud providers.

AWS Careers

Explore cloud roles directly within AWS.

Step 4: RESUME & INTERVIEW PREP

Tailor your resume and prepare for cloud-specific interviews, to stand out in the job market.

DURATION: 1 Month

Build Resume

Showcase your certifications, projects, and skills effectively.

Interview Prep

Learn important strategies for both technical and behavioral interviews.

Mock Interview

Practice with real-world questions and receive actionable feedback.

ADDITIONAL LEARNING FOR SPECIFIC ROLES

Solutions Architect

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• Key Skills: Architecture design, networking, security, cost optimization.

• Tools to Learn: AWS Well-Architected Framework, CloudFormation, draw.io for diagramming.

• Focus On: Building scalable, secure multi-tier architectures and optimizing costs.

Cloud Architect

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• Key Skills: Enterprise architecture, implementation, cost management, system scalability.

• Tools to Learn: Terraform, Kubernetes, AWS CloudFormation.

• Focus On: Implementing secure cloud solutions and optimizing large-scale deployments.

Cloud Support Engineer

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• Key Skills: Troubleshooting, service operations, automation.

• Tools to Learn: Python, Bash, Linux command-line tools, AWS CloudWatch.

• Focus On: Debugging system issues, automating support tasks, and monitoring system performance.