| Certification | Provider | Cost | Duration | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Cloud Practitioner | AWS | $100 | 1-2 months | None |
| Azure Fundamentals | Microsoft | $99 | 1-2 months | None |
| Google Cloud Digital Leader | $99 | 1-2 months | None |
| Certification | Provider | Cost | Duration | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Solutions Architect Associate | AWS | $150 | 3-4 months | Cloud Practitioner |
| Azure Administrator Associate | Microsoft | $165 | 3-4 months | Azure Fundamentals |
| Google Associate Cloud Engineer | $125 | 3-4 months | None |
| Certification | Provider | Cost | Duration | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWS DevOps Engineer Professional | AWS | $300 | 6-8 months | Solutions Architect Associate |
| Azure DevOps Engineer Expert | Microsoft | $165 | 6-8 months | Azure Administrator |
| Google Professional DevOps Engineer | $200 | 6-8 months | Associate Cloud Engineer |
| Certification | Provider | Focus | Cost | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) | CNCF | Kubernetes | $395 | 2-3 months |
| Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) | CNCF | Kubernetes Security | $395 | 2-3 months |
| HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate | HashiCorp | Terraform | $70.50 | 1-2 months |
- Start with Fundamentals: Begin with cloud provider fundamentals
- Choose Your Path: Select DevOps, Security, or FinOps specialization
- Hands-on Practice: Use free tiers and labs extensively
- Study Groups: Join certification study groups
- Practice Exams: Take official practice tests