I am currently following the Cloud Engineer learning path and planning to take certification exams along the way. However, I realize it might be more strategic to focus on the most relevant certifications rather than attempting them all. Could anyone help me identify which certifications are the most valuable for a Cloud Engineer?
Hi,
For Entry-Level, you can start with AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner to get an overview of cloud fundamentals and the industry landscape.
If you have around 1-2 years of experience, you can go for AWS SysOps Administrator – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, especially since there are more courses and resources available for them.
However, certifications are just a way to validate your knowledge—they’re not the ultimate goal. The real focus should be on gaining hands-on experience. It’s best to prepare for certifications while simultaneously working on real-world cloud projects to truly build your expertise.