Cloud Engineer IT Professional Program (Vouchers Included)
This Cloud Engineer IT Professional Program will help you become a certified cloud engineer by preparing you to earn well-respected certifications that demonstrate real-world skills employers look for. Launch your successful new career as a cloud engineer, with average salaries exceeding $100,000!
This course is offered in partnership with the experts at the Linux Foundation, leaders on relevant open-source projects, and one of the most popular cloud-based operating systems in the world. This...
Cloud Engineer IT Professional Program (Vouchers Included)
Details + Objectives
Course code: GES3081
What you will learn
- Linux at the operating system layer, followed by moving up the stack, covering DevOps, cloud, containers, and more
- All the knowledge needed to work as a cloud administrator
- Key cloud-related fundamentals to prepare for the LFCS and CKA exams
How you will benefit
- Gain the real-world skills needed to become a certified cloud engineer
- Boost your learning through interactive live options with industry-expert instructors
- Enjoy flexibility by setting the pace that's right for you (with input from the experts)
- Learn from the host of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation, who oversees the most important cloud technologies
- Earn your LFCS and CKA certifications upon eligibility
How the course is taught
- Self-paced, online course
- 6 Months to complete
- Open enrollment, begin anytime
- 220 course hours
Instructors & Support
Luis Eduardo Vivero
Luis Eduardo Vivero is an Electronic engineer with vast experience in Linux and open source as a senior support engineer and project engineer. Luis has worked in large, distributed, and multicultural organizations.
Tim Serewicz
In addition to being a senior instructor for the Linux Foundation, Tim Serewicz creates content in various forms to optimize learning and retention, including audio, video, motion graphics, and traditional course books. He currently helps develop courses in Kubernetes administration and development, service mesh, software-defined networking, and virtualization for The Linux Foundation.
Chris Pokorni
Chris Pokorni is the founder of NQB8 Cloud Tech Consulting and an independent instructor for The Linux Foundation. Chris holds CKA and CKAD certificates and teaches Kubernetes courses for Administrators and Application Developers. As a consultant for small and global enterprises, Chris led workshops and designed HA Middleware/ESB, Datacenter Monitoring, and Hybrid Cloud Architecture solutions.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
Before starting this course, you should be familiar with:
- Linux concepts and command line
- Package managers
- Git and GitHub
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.
For Required Lab Exercises:
- Access to a Linux server or Linux desktop/laptop is required for hands-on lab exercises. Access to a public cloud provider or VirtualBox on your machine is also needed. Lab exercises in this course have been tested in a GCP environment.
- If using a cloud provider like GCP or AWS, you should be able to complete the lab exercises using the free tier or credits provided to you. However, you may incur charges if you exceed the credits initially allocated by the cloud provider.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 7 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.7 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word Online.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Exam Requirements
- Exams are delivered online, and Candidates must provide their computer with:
- Current version of Chrome or Chromium.
- Reliable internet access.
- Microphone.
- Webcam.
- All technical exam requirements should be tested and working prior to starting the exam.
- Candidates are not allowed to have other applications or browser windows running except the one on which the Exam is being shown.
- Candidates should run the compatibility check tool to verify that their hardware meets the minimum requirements.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Certification Requirements:
There are no requirements to take the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator Exam (LFCS) or Certified Kubernetes Administrator Exam (CKA) other than the skills needed to pass the certifications exams.
More About
Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation (LF) is a non-profit organization at the forefront of supporting Linux development and driving open-source software projects. With a mission to empower generations of open-source innovators and unlock the value of shared technology, the LF plays a crucial role in fostering collaboration and driving innovation within the open-source community. By providing a platform for companies and developers to identify and contribute to impactful projects, the LF is instrumental in addressing industry and technological challenges for the benefit of society. With Linux powering an impressive 98% of the world's supercomputers, a vast majority of internet servers, global financial trades, and millions of Android devices, the LF's work has a significant impact on the technology landscape, making them a leading force in open-source education. Obtaining a Linux Foundation certification can give you a competitive advantage.