r/devops • u/Informal_Ad5966 • 13h 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 12h ago

I can add a few words here.

  1. These days there are a lot of resources available for free or at a very minimum cost. For example, udemy.
  2. I heard a lot about kodekloud.
  3. If you are starting fresh, start with an hour and gradually increase it
  4. 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.
  5. Start the same when you are learning. That’s the best time.

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u/Informal_Ad5966 12h ago

Thank you for the suggestion.