PACE NONCREDIT COURSE:
Cloud Engineer Boot Camp (Vouchers Included)
Areas of Study
Course Type
Overview
Hours: 220 | Duration: 6 months
The Cloud Engineer Boot Camp will prepare you to be a certified cloud engineer, one of the 15 highest-paying IT jobs, and earn well-respected certifications that demonstrate you possess the real-world skills employers look for.
The Linux Foundation’s experts, who are leaders on their relevant open-source projects, have outlined the boot camp for students to succeed. This online boot camp starts with Linux at the operating system layer. It 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) exam. The vouchers are prepaid access to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility.
Key Concepts
Curriculum
- Getting Started
- Linux System Administration Essentials
- Linux Networking & Administration
- Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator Prep and Exam (LFCS)
- Containers Fundamentals
- DevOps & SRE Fundamentals: Implementing Continuous Delivery
- Kubernetes Fundamentals
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator Prep and Exam (CKA)
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Does this course prepare 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. This course enrollment includes vouchers. The vouchers are prepaid access to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility.
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.
Can I register for courses if I am an international student?
Yes, ed2go courses are completely online. However, keep in mind that not all certifying bodies or industry-specific certifications are recognized internationally. Please review your country’s regulations prior to enrolling in courses that prepare for certification.
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?
ed2go 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?
ed2go courses are noncredit, 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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Course Requirements
Hardware Requirements: For Required Lab Exercises: Software Requirements: Other: Exam 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.
Course Prerequisites
Instructor(s):
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.
