Cloud Infrastructure
Career Pathway
From Zero to Cloud Certification — No Experience Required — Free
A step-by-step program designed for complete beginners. Start with computer and networking fundamentals, then advance through cloud architecture, virtualization, and deployment — leading to industry-recognized cloud certifications. Cisco Networking Academy courses are identified by their official names; later phases include supplemental We Are One Foundation curriculum and third-party certification preparation.
Program Structure
Your Path to Cloud Certification
No prior tech experience needed. Every student starts at Phase 1 — computers and operating systems. Each phase builds on the last, taking you from IT fundamentals all the way to cloud deployment and management.
Computer Hardware Basics
- PC components & mobile devices
- Storage devices & peripherals
- Basic troubleshooting
- IT safety practices
Operating Systems Basics
- Windows & Linux fundamentals
- File management & user accounts
- OS troubleshooting
- Virtualization intro
Networking Basics
- How networks operate
- IP addressing & subnetting
- Network devices & protocols
- Wireless & basic troubleshooting
Linux Essentials
- Linux command line fundamentals
- File system & permissions
- Shell scripting basics
- Package management
- Processes & system administration
Cloud Fundamentals
- Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Public, private & hybrid cloud
- Virtualization & containerization
- Cloud storage & compute
- Cloud networking basics
AWS / Azure Core Services
- Compute: EC2 / Azure VMs
- Storage: S3 / Blob Storage
- Networking: VPC / VNet
- Identity & access management (IAM)
- Cloud pricing & billing models
Cloud Security & Compliance
- Shared responsibility model
- Identity federation & MFA
- Data encryption at rest & in transit
- Security groups & firewalls
- Compliance frameworks overview
Cloud Automation & DevOps
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Terraform & CloudFormation basics
- CI/CD pipelines overview
- Docker & Kubernetes fundamentals
- Certification exam prep
Recommended Add-On Courses
AWS Cloud Practitioner or CompTIA Cloud+
The goal of this pathway. After completing all four phases, students are prepared to sit for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or CompTIA Cloud+ exam — validating skills in cloud concepts, core services, security, pricing, and deployment. We Are One Foundation covers the cost for eligible students.
Estimated Timeline
Built Around Your Schedule
Whether you’re studying full-time or balancing work and family, this pathway works for you. Both tracks lead to the same destination — cloud certification.
Full-time student
15–20 hours per week
Part-time student
8–10 hours per week
Career Outcomes
Jobs You Can Land
Cloud skills are among the most in-demand in tech. Many students qualify for entry-level cloud roles while still in the program, with cloud certification opening doors to higher-level engineering positions.
During Program
- IT Help Desk Technician
- Junior Systems Administrator
- Cloud Support Associate
- Desktop Support Specialist
- IT Operations Technician
After Certification
- Cloud Administrator
- Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
- DevOps Engineer (Junior)
- Systems Administrator
- Cloud Solutions Architect (with experience)
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