Cloud Engineer Roadmap

54 Total Projects

Build your Cloud Engineer career with NextWork's hands-on project roadmap. Develop production-ready skills and create portfolio projects that showcase your skills.

Is this for me?

This pathway is designed for:

  • Career switchers ready for hands-on cloud experience
  • New graduates seeking structured DevOps & cloud expertise
  • Tech professionals looking to level up into cloud engineering roles

What will I learn?

You'll build hands-on projects that:

  • Design and secure cloud infrastructure
  • Deploy and connect scalable databases
  • Automate infrastructure and deployments
  • Containerize and deploy modern applications

What do I get?

NextWork gives you:

  • Step-by-step projects that impress
  • A supportive community that helps you solve problems
  • Professional documentation that showcases your skills in real time!

Your path to becoming a Cloud Engineer

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.

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PHASE 1
3 Projects

AWS Basics

Start your cloud journey by understanding core AWS services and cloud computing fundamentals. Learn about EC2, S3, and basic networking.

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PHASE 3
6 Projects

Databases

Learn how to work with cloud databases that scale. You'll set up Aurora MySQL for relational data, connect it to real applications, and master DynamoDB for NoSQL operations.

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PHASE 4
5 Projects

Security

Learn how to secure cloud applications. You'll encrypt sensitive data, detect threats before they become problems, and manage secrets safely - building security skills that employers demand.

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Step by step projects

Your learning journey includes detailed guidance that adapts to your experience level, ensuring you never feel lost or overwhelmed.

Real community support

Connect with learners and experienced cloud professionals who understand exactly where you are in your journey.

Build portfolios instantly

Every project you complete becomes part of your professional portfolio, automatically documented and ready to showcase your skills.

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Cloud Engineer FAQs

Everything you need to know

What are NextWork roadmaps?

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.

Which roadmap is right for me?

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.

Do I need experience to get started?

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.

How long do roadmaps take to complete?

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.

What will I actually build?

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.

How much does it cost?

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.

What support do I get?

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.

Will this help me get a job?

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.

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