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 training IT Professional Program is designed to help you succeed in your path to cloud engineer certification. The IT Professional Program with Linux at the operating system layer, then moves up the stack, covering DevOps, cloud computing, containers, and more, providing all the knowledge needed to achieve a cloud certification and work as a cloud administrator.

With your course enrollment, you will receive exam vouchers to sit for the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) and the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exams. The vouchers are prepaid access to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility.

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

1. Linux for Cloud Technicians Essentials
2. Linux System Administration Essentials
3. Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator Prep and Exam (LFCS)
4. Containers Fundamentals
5. DevOps & SRE Fundamentals: Implementing Continuous Delivery
6. Kubernetes Fundamentals
7. Certified Kubernetes Administrator Prep and Exam (CKA)

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 12 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.

Prerequisites:

Before starting this course, you should be familiar with:

• Linux concepts and command line
• Package managers
• Git and GitHub

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.

What is a cloud engineer?

According to TechTarget, a cloud engineer is an IT professional responsible for any technological duties associated with cloud computing, including design, planning, management, maintenance, and support.

A cloud engineer is a general term encompassing a few different roles, including:

• cloud architect
• cloud software engineer
• cloud security engineer
• cloud systems engineer
• cloud network engineer

Each of these positions focuses on a specific type of cloud computing rather than the technology as a whole. Organizations that hire cloud engineers are often looking to deploy cloud services, scale up their use of cloud resources, or further their cloud understanding and technology.

What does a cloud engineer do?

Glassdoor states that cloud engineers specialize in creating, testing, and implementing software applications at a company or an organization.

They are the technical professionals responsible for planning, designing, managing, maintaining, and supporting cloud computing applications.

For example, they might determine their client's technological needs and suggest solutions that meet them. They also might enhance the delivery of cloud deployments and collaborate with development teams and other personnel (e.g., engineering) to streamline application services.

Cloud engineers also evaluate older applications and determine their viability to be migrated or transferred to cloud services. They design, implement, and manage cloud-based systems for businesses, and when appropriate, they help debug cloud stacks.

What can I expect to earn as a cloud engineer?

As of Jun 9, 2022, the average cloud engineer salary in the U.S. is $126,965 a year, according to ZipRecruiter. According to Robert Half, a certified cloud engineer is one of the 15 highest-paying IT jobs.

Does this course prepare you for a certification?

Yes. You will be prepared to sit for the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) and the Linux Foundation Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exams through this course enrollment, which includes a voucher upon eligibility. The voucher covers both the exam fees and allows for a retake of the certifying exam if needed.

How long is the certification valid?

Starting April 1st, 2024, the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) and the Linux Foundation Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) will be valid for two years from the time of completion. Certifications achieved before that day will remain active for 36 months from the achieved date.

What kind of support will I receive?

As part of the Cloud Engineer Boot Camp, you have access to a dedicated forum monitored by senior instructors with the Linux Foundation. This forum is the perfect place to ask your questions regarding the course materials and interact with other program students.

In addition, each course in the Cloud Engineer Boot Camp has a dedicated forum monitored by course authors and Linux Foundation staff. If you need more assistance, this program also offers weekly office hours with boot camp instructors where you would have the opportunity to get live support.

When can I start this course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

How long does it take to complete this course?

After you register, you will receive 6 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

Am I guaranteed a job?

Hope Training Academy courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

Can I get financial assistance?

Hope Training Academy courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn more about financial assistance.

How can I get more information about this course?

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