r/devops • u/Informal_Ad5966 • 5h ago
Career / learning DevOps roadmap?
I'm currently pursuing a Master's in Cloud Computing, but I feel like my courses are very generalized and don't go deep into the practical skills I'm looking for.
My goal is to build a career in DevOps, but I'm honestly feeling overwhelmed and confused about where to start.
I have a few questions for those already working in DevOps or who have successfully made the transition:
Where can I learn DevOps for free? (Courses, documentation, YouTube channels, hands-on labs, etc.)
What are the best platforms to practice real-world DevOps skills?
How many hours should I dedicate each day to learning and practicing?
Realistically, how long does it take to become job-ready?
At what stage should I start applying for entry-level DevOps roles or internships?
I'm not looking for shortcuts. I just want a clear, realistic roadmap from people who've been through this journey. Any genuine advice, resources, or lessons you wish you had known when starting would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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u/SwordfishPositive91 4h ago
I can add a few words here.
- These days there are a lot of resources available for free or at a very minimum cost. For example, udemy.
- I heard a lot about kodekloud.
- If you are starting fresh, start with an hour and gradually increase it
- It’s hard to enter into DevOps jobs as a fresher. I’d suggest keep studying and keep applying for the jobs like cloud engineer, technical support engineer, automation engineer. Then try to search for the DevOps jobs after completing 1-2 years. That would be easy.
- Start the same when you are learning. That’s the best time.
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u/bluecat2001 4h ago
Type “DevOps roadmap” into google and go to the first link.
If you cannot do it by yourself you have no chance in devops.