While there are plenty of cloud classes out there, the Linux Foundation claims it’s the “first-ever bootcamp program, designed to take individuals from newbie to certified cloud engineer in six months.” Besides the classes, students will also have access to an online forum with other students and instructors. There will also be live virtual office hours with course instructors five days per week. If you enroll, you can expect to spend 15 hours to 20 hours per week on the materials to complete the Bootcamp in about six months. Upon completion, participants will receive LFCS and CKA certification badges and a badge for completing the entire Bootcamp. Badges can be independently verified by potential employers at any time. Specifically, it comprises the following classes and exams:

Essentials of Linux System Administration (LFS201)Linux Networking and Administration (LFS211)Containers Fundamentals (LFS253)DevOps and SRE Fundamentals: Implementing Continuous Delivery (LFS261)Kubernetes Fundamentals (LFS258)Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator Exam (LFCS)Certified Kubernetes Administrator Exam (CKA)

“Many individuals have expressed interest in options for more guided training opportunities, which this Bootcamp aims to provide,” said Clyde Seepersad, SVP and general manager of training and certification at The Linux Foundation, in a statement. “At the same time, many of The Linux Foundation’s members have expressed difficulty in finding qualified individuals to fill open cloud positions. A price point significantly below most bootcamps, coupled with industry-leading certifications and vendor-neutral training, makes this offering a tremendous value and provides an accessible option for individuals looking to break into the IT and cloud industries. At the same time, it will help close the talent gap and ensure adequate staffing for companies seeking cloud talent.” These aren’t just academic online classes. Kim McMahon, director of marketing for the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), explained: “As more engineers are seeking non-traditional forms of education, they need programs that are reliable and that offer practical experience. The Cloud Engineer Bootcamp is a perfect way to certify their working knowledge of Kubernetes while also advancing their careers in the cloud-native and open-source communities.” You can enroll in The Cloud Engineer Bootcamp today. The standard $999 Bootcamp fee provides unlimited access to the course for one year including all content and labs. Through June 17, 2020, the Bootcamp is being offered at an introductory fee of $599. Bulk Bootcamp enrollments for companies are also available. 

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