Cloud Career Starter Kit
Welcome! This quick-start kit helps you go from zero to interview-ready in 7 days.
7-Day Roadmap
- Day 1: Cloud basics + terminology
- Day 2: AWS vs Azure vs GCP overview
- Day 3: Build your first serverless app
- Day 4: Networking + security essentials
- Day 5: CI/CD and deployment workflows
- Day 6: Monitoring + cost optimization
- Day 7: Mock interview + portfolio review
Certification Checklist
Pick one certification and follow the study path:
- AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals)
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- Google Cloud Digital Leader
Portfolio Project Ideas
Build one of these projects:
- Serverless API with auth + database
- Security monitoring dashboard
- CI/CD pipeline with infrastructure-as-code
Interview Prep
Practice answers to these themes:
- Cloud migration tradeoffs
- Security + compliance basics
- Cost optimization and monitoring
30-60-90 Day Momentum Plan
Days 1–30
Build the base: learn cloud vocabulary, set up a free account, complete one beginner learning path, and post your first study note on LinkedIn or GitHub.
Days 31–60
Choose a focus area like Azure, AWS, security, or AI. Build one small portfolio project and start practicing cost, identity, and networking basics.
Days 61–90
Schedule a certification, polish your resume, practice interview stories, and turn your project work into proof of skills employers can actually review.
Free Tools & Resources
Microsoft Learn
Use guided paths for AZ-900, AI-900, security, and admin fundamentals.
Portfolio Platforms
Show your learning publicly so recruiters and hiring managers can see your work.
- GitHub for project repos and README writeups
- LinkedIn for posting progress and cert milestones
- Notion or a simple site for study notes
Hands-On Practice
Use free tiers and browser labs before paying for anything expensive.
- Azure Free Account
- AWS Free Tier
- Killercoda / Play with Docker labs
Next Steps
Ready to keep the momentum? Choose a pathway or join the membership for full access.