Learn the basics of networking, operating systems, and virtualization
Build strong Linux and command-line skills
Learn one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Study core cloud services: compute, storage, networking, databases, and IAM
Learn infrastructure as code with Terraform or CloudFormation
Practice scripting with Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Understand containers and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes
Learn monitoring, logging, and alerting tools
Study cloud security, identity, access control, and compliance
Work on hands-on labs and real cloud projects
Earn relevant certifications
Build a portfolio with deployed projects
Practice troubleshooting and incident response
Learn CI/CD and DevOps fundamentals
Apply for entry-level cloud, DevOps, or systems roles
Keep learning new cloud services and best practices