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How to become a Cloud Engineer with no experience
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How to become a Cloud Engineer with no experience

Get yourself started on an exciting career path in cloud computing.
Created byJoseph Holbrook
Last updated 9/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Why you should become a cloud engineer
  • What skills are needed to become a cloud engineer
  • Identify the best roles to apply for
  • Understand you salary requirements and ranges
  • Learn about training and coaching options
  • Learn about a roadmap to get started in the cloud

Course content

2 sections26 lectures3h 3m total length
  • Introduction3:50
  • What is a Cloud Engineer?5:02
  • Why become a Cloud Engineer/Course Content Download3:42

    Course Content is now on this site.  https://www.digitalcrestinstitute.com/becomeacloudengineer


    Note that that Lecture 17 has additional resources as well.


  • What a Cloud Engineer does for Tasking3:26
  • What are the technical skills required?4:48
  • What are the salary range for a Cloud Engineer3:35
  • LinkedIn Role Review14:40
  • AWS Cloud Demo - What a Cloud Engineer may work on9:19
  • Career Path for a Cloud Engineer3:37
  • Certification Options2:50
  • Training Options2:20
  • Coaching Options2:21
  • Interview Techniques6:47
  • Common Interview Questions4:06
  • Discussion with Max Garcia IT Project Manage about Cloud Roles in 202418:38
  • Discussion with Rich Augenti Cloud/DevOps Engineer about AWS and FinOps23:11
  • Resources2:08
  • Course Closeout0:22

Requirements

  • NONE

Description

Did you know that a cloud engineer makes, on average, over $120,000 per year in the US?( Report from RHT)

In this course, we cover why cloud engineering may be an excellent career for you. The course has been designed to provide a solid introduction to why you should become a cloud engineer as well as how to get started.

Most “entry-level” cloud computing jobs require years of prior experience, making it challenging to break into the field.

However, with the proper training and coaching, becoming a cloud engineer is more than feasible.

What is covered in the course?

The following topics will be covered in the course.

  • What is a Cloud Engineer?

  • Why become a Cloud Engineer?

  • What a Cloud Engineer does day to day

  • What are the top skills needed

  • Career path options

  • Salary Expectations

  • Training Options

  • Coaching Options

  • Interview Techniques

  • Discussion with Max, an IT Project Manager

  • Discussion with Rich, a Cloud Architect/DevOps Engineer

  • Practice Interview Questions

  • Cloud Demos

  • Roadmap to Continue

  • Additional Resources

  • Course Closeout


Who is the target audience?

The course is designed for individuals seeking to enter the cloud computing field.

What You'll Learn

  • Why you should become a cloud engineer

  • What skills are needed to become a cloud engineer

  • Identify the correct cloud roles to apply for.

  • What is the salary range for a cloud engineer

  • Understand what a cloud engineer does for daily tasks

  • How to find training and coaching to jump-start your career

  • Learn about some common interview questions.


Requirements

  • Considering a career change to cloud computing

  • Access to cloud services to learn more.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who is considering a career in cloud computing.