Start your cloud journey with confidence. This beginner-friendly challenge takes you from zero to cloud-ready with 5 essential AWS projects that build real-world skills.
This pathway is designed for:
You'll build hands-on projects that:
NextWork gives you:
Build real-world projects with comprehensive step-by-step guides that transform into portfolio-ready achievements. Every project you complete becomes a powerful showcase piece for your resume and professional profile.
Begin your AWS journey by understanding the challenge structure and getting oriented with cloud computing fundamentals.
Create and secure your AWS account with best practices. Learn to navigate the console and understand the Free Tier.
Deploy your first website to the cloud using Amazon S3. Learn object storage fundamentals and static website hosting.
Learn business intelligence fundamentals with Amazon QuickSight. Import data and create your first visualizations.
Master cloud security fundamentals with AWS IAM. Learn to create users, set permissions, and manage secure access to your AWS resources.
Join thousands of learners building real-world skills
Your learning journey includes detailed guidance that adapts to your experience level, ensuring you never feel lost or overwhelmed.
Connect with learners and experienced cloud professionals who understand exactly where you are in your journey.
Every project you complete becomes part of your professional portfolio, automatically documented and ready to showcase your skills.
Everything you need to know
NextWork roadmaps are structured learning paths with hands-on projects that teach you real-world tech skills. Each roadmap focuses on a specific career area like Cloud Engineering, AI/ML, or Solutions Architecture, giving you practical experience and a portfolio to showcase.
If you're completely new to tech, start with our Beginner's Challenge. For cloud careers, choose Cloud Engineer or Solutions Architect. If you're interested in artificial intelligence, go with AI/ML Engineer. For security-focused roles, try DevSecOps Engineer.
Not at all! We have roadmaps for every level. Complete beginners can start with our Beginner's Challenge, while those with some background can jump into more advanced paths. Each roadmap clearly shows what you need to know before starting.
It depends on the roadmap and how much time you dedicate. Our Beginner's Challenge takes about a week, while comprehensive career-focused roadmaps typically take 1-3 months. Everything is self-paced, so you can learn on your schedule.
Real projects that matter! You'll build websites, deploy applications, create AI chatbots, secure cloud infrastructure, and automate workflows. Every project teaches practical skills you'll use in your career and can be showcased to employers.
All our foundational content is completely free! For advanced features and projects, we offer a Pro subscription with exclusive content, unlimited portfolio features, and premium support.
You'll never learn alone! Get step-by-step project guidance, join our active community of learners, and access YouTube sessions with deeper walkthroughs. Help is always available when you need it.
While no course can guarantee employment, NextWork roadmaps give you the practical skills, real projects, and portfolio that employers actually want to see. Many learners have successfully transitioned to new tech careers using what they built here.