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Cloud & DevOps
Cloud, Linux & DevOps Basics
Get comfortable in a terminal, version your code with Git, and deploy a real application to a free-tier cloud server you can link to.
- 6 weeksEstimated time
- 5Modules
- 15Lessons
- 3Projects
- YesCertificate
- FreePrice
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Who this course is for
Three people take this course. The work is the same; the reason is different.
Fresh graduates
You have the degree, but the job ads ask for proof of skill.
Build a portfolio before the next hiring round, not after it.
Career switchers
You are experienced elsewhere, new to this field, and starting from zero.
Learn the vocabulary and ship one published project that proves the switch.
Proof, not notes
What you will build
Every module ends in something finished. These are the pieces you leave with.
What changes
What you will be able to do
Not definitions to recite — tasks you can open a laptop and complete.
Roles this supports Cloud operations and infrastructure trainee · DevOps engineer in a team that is already automated · Technical support engineer at a hosting or SaaS company
- Move around a Linux server, manage files and permissions, and read a log without guessing
- Write a short shell script that does a repetitive job for you
- Use Git through branches and pull requests, and resolve a real merge conflict
- Explain what a virtual machine, a bucket and a load balancer are, and when each is used
- Deploy an application to a free-tier server and keep it running after you log out
- Watch cost, memory and disk on a cloud account before the first bill surprises you
The syllabus
Course curriculum
5 modules · 15 lessons. Open a module to see its outcome and lesson titles.
Module 1 The terminal, without fear Files, processes and logs. Everything cloud-side begins here, and it is the part candidates skip.
- 01 Files, paths and permissions Free preview
- 02 Processes, ports and logs
- 03 Shell scripts that save you time
Deliverable 3 practice tasks, one per lesson
Module 2 Git and how code actually ships Versions, reviews and the automated pipeline. Git is a job requirement, not a footnote.
- 04 Commits, branches and merge conflicts
- 05 Pull requests and code review
- 06 CI: the pipeline that runs your tests
Deliverable 3 practice tasks, one per lesson
Module 3 The cloud, on the free tier Deploy something real, then keep it alive and affordable.
- 07 What a VM, a bucket and a load balancer are
- 08 Deploying a real app to a free-tier VM
- 09 Monitoring, costs and what to put on the resume
Deliverable 3 practice tasks, one per lesson
Module 4 Containers and environments Docker, compose and keeping development and production the same shape.
- 10 Docker: the same app everywhere
- 11 docker-compose: the whole stack in one file
- 12 Config and secrets across environments
Deliverable 3 practice tasks, one per lesson
Module 5 Reliability and the public internet HTTPS, safe deploys, uptime checks and what to do when something breaks at 2am.
- 13 HTTPS, domains and certificates
- 14 Backups, rollback and zero-downtime deploy
- 15 Uptime checks, alerts and incidents
Deliverable 3 practice tasks, one per lesson
Lesson explanations, worked examples and practice tasks are in the learning player, not on this page — so you can read the syllabus without scrolling through the whole course.
How the course works
Every lesson follows the same four steps. No passive video playlists.
- 1
Learn the concept
A short explanation in plain English, with the one idea the lesson depends on.
- 2
See a worked example
The same task done end to end, with the reasoning behind each step.
- 3
Complete the practice task
You write it yourself. The task is the lesson; the reading is only the setup.
- 4
Build and publish a project
Each module ends in work you can open, explain and attach to an application.
Way2Fresher Academy
Courses written for the fresher hiring market — not translated from a bootcamp built for another country.
- Plain English Every explanation is written to be read once, slowly, by someone new to the field.
- Project-first A practice task in every lesson and a project at the end of every module.
- No paywall The full syllabus, all lessons and the certificate are free. Nothing is held back for a paid tier.
4.6Average rating
4,700Learners
3Portfolio projects
15Lessons
The work is the proof
A fresher interview cannot assess a certificate. It can assess a project you can open, explain and change on the spot — which is why every course here ends in one.
- A finished project brief with an evaluation checklist
- A shareable repository, dashboard or case study
- A certificate that records the work, once every lesson is done
Frequently asked questions
The answers that decide whether this is the right six weeks.
Is the course really free?
Yes. Every lesson, practice task and project brief on this page is free to read, and no card is required. A free account only saves your progress and unlocks the certificate.
Do I need coding experience?
No. This course is written for intermediate learners and every lesson starts from the tool itself. If you can use a browser and a file, you can start lesson one today.
How long will it take?
About 6 weeks. The course holds 15 lessons, each built around one practice task, so the calendar depends on how many sessions you can keep each week.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Finish every lesson while signed in and a certificate with your name, the course, the date and the skills covered unlocks on this site. It is a record of work completed here, not an accredited qualification.
What should I learn next?
Take the free readiness check. It scores the gap between where you are and the role you want, and names the one course worth your next six weeks.
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