Build your Solutions Architect career with NextWork's hands-on project roadmap. Develop production-ready skills and create portfolio projects that showcase your skills.
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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.
Perfect for AWS beginners. Set up your account, lock it down with IAM roles and policies, and get hands-on with the core services every cloud engineer relies on.
Networking is the backbone of the cloud. Here, you'll build your own Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) from the ground up - mastering traffic flow, security, and connecting your infrastructure with subnets.
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 lightning-fast NoSQL operations.
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.
Master how modern applications run in the cloud. You'll start with serverless functions, build containerized apps, and deploy production-ready systems with Kubernetes - covering the full spectrum of cloud compute.
Learn how to automate everything from code to infrastructure. You'll build CI/CD pipelines, manage infrastructure as code, and deploy applications reliably across different cloud environments.
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.