Certifications¶
Certification programs and training resources related to cloud computing, offered by cloud providers and independent organizations.
Free Certifications¶
| Name | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| AWS Educate | A free program by Amazon providing learning resources and training materials for students and educators interested in cloud computing. | AWS Educate |
| Google Cloud Skills Boost | A learning platform offering labs and courses to help users explore Google Cloud services and concepts. | Google Cloud Skills Boost |
Paid Certifications¶
| Name | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| AWS Certifications | Certification programs covering a range of roles and skill levels related to Amazon Web Services. | AWS Certifications |
| Google Cloud Certification | Certification paths focused on Google Cloud technologies and roles. | GCP Certification |
| CompTIA Cloud+ | A vendor-neutral certification covering cloud infrastructure, operations, security, and troubleshooting concepts. | CompTIA Cloud+ |
Certification Paths¶
The following examples group certifications by commonly referenced roles. Actual certification requirements and scopes may vary by provider.
Cloud Practitioner / Fundamentals¶
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - Entry-level certification covering basic AWS concepts
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) - Introduction to core Azure services and concepts
- Google Cloud Digital Leader - Overview of cloud concepts with a business focus
Solutions Architect¶
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate and Professional levels
- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert - Design-focused Azure certification
- Google Professional Cloud Architect - Architecture-related certification for Google Cloud
Developer¶
- AWS Certified Developer - Application development on AWS
- Microsoft Azure Developer Associate - Application development using Azure services
- Google Professional Cloud Developer - Application development on Google Cloud
DevOps Engineer¶
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - DevOps-focused certification on AWS
- Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert - Azure DevOps practices and tools
- Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer - DevOps practices on Google Cloud
Security Specialist¶
- AWS Certified Security - Specialty - Security-related AWS services and practices
- Microsoft Azure Security Engineer - Security implementation on Azure
- Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer - Security design and operations on Google Cloud
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