Cloud Career & Certifications
Navigate the cloud computing career landscape — certifications, specializations, interview preparation, and building a career in cloud and DevOps.
40 min•By Priygop Team•Last updated: Feb 2026
Cloud Certifications Path
- AWS: Cloud Practitioner → Solutions Architect Associate → SysOps/Developer Associate → Solutions Architect Professional → Specialty (Security, DevOps, Data Analytics)
- Azure: AZ-900 → AZ-104 (Admin) or AZ-204 (Developer) → AZ-305 (Architect) → AZ-400 (DevOps)
- GCP: Cloud Digital Leader → Associate Cloud Engineer → Professional Cloud Architect → Professional DevOps Engineer
- Kubernetes: CKAD (Application Developer) → CKA (Administrator) → CKS (Security Specialist) — highly valued across all cloud platforms
- Terraform: HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate — increasingly required for DevOps/platform engineering roles
- Top Tip: Certifications open doors but experience closes deals — build real projects alongside studying for certifications