01
Prerequisite knowledge
Current stageInfrastructure base
Understands the systems, identity, and traffic behind cloud services
Knowledge0% current · 65% targetBuild or assess the skills for this stage.
CredentialOptional hiring signalCloud fundamentals do not replace operating-system and networking knowledge.
ExperienceRequirement representedA learner can begin in labs; systems or network experience materially shortens this stage.
Learning branchesChoose the branch that matches the work you wantCloud fundamentals do not replace operating-system and networking knowledge.
CompTIA Network+
N10-009
0/442 guided steps
Free perspectives: Professor Messer, BurningIceTech
1 · Networking Concepts0/156 learning steps · Professor Messer + BurningIceTech assignments2 · Network Implementation0/66 learning steps · Professor Messer assignments3 · Network Operations0/84 learning steps · Professor Messer assignments4 · Network Security0/66 learning steps · Professor Messer assignments5 · Network Troubleshooting0/68 learning steps · Professor Messer assignments
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CompTIA Linux+
XK0-006
0/272 guided steps
Free perspectives: Tertiary Courses, Linux project documentation
1 · System Management0/64 learning steps · Tertiary Courses + Linux project documentation assignments2 · Services and User Management0/50 learning steps · Tertiary Courses assignments3 · Security0/58 learning steps · Tertiary Courses + Linux project documentation assignments4 · Automation, Orchestration, and Scripting0/42 learning steps · Tertiary Courses + Linux project documentation assignments5 · Troubleshooting0/56 learning steps · Tertiary Courses + Linux project documentation assignments
Open Linux+ route →
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Verify current version
Not a required purchase or fixed prerequisite.Use the official scope and this stage’s skill evidence.
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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
CLF-C02
Not a required purchase or fixed prerequisite.Linked courses are available; there are no built-in lessons or checks for this option.
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Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator Associate
MD-102
0/162 guided steps
Free perspectives: Microsoft Learn, Intune TrainingOptional paid: LinkedIn Learning
1 · Prepare infrastructure for devices0/32 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments2 · Manage and maintain devices0/60 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments3 · Protect devices0/24 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments4 · Manage applications0/22 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments5 · Optimize endpoint operations by using automation, monitoring, and reporting0/22 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments
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Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate
SC-300
0/188 guided steps
Free perspectives: Microsoft Learn, John Savill's Technical Training
1 · Implement and manage user identities0/48 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments2 · Implement authentication and access management0/48 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments3 · Plan and implement workload identities0/48 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments4 · Plan and automate identity governance0/42 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments
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Skill evidence0/3 representedConfidence, targets, and freshness
Network fundamentals0%
Linux operations0%
Identity & access0%
Other resources for this stage3 optional perspectivesThese do not replace the study sequence above.
Andrew Ramdayal / Technical Institute of AmericaNetwork+ N10-009: 100 practice-question walkthroughs
FreeFree on YouTube The YouTube question walkthrough is free. Linked courses and books are optional paid products.
Optional N10-009 question review from Andrew Ramdayal, also discussed in recent r/CompTIA study reports. Use after lessons; this is not a complete course or a readiness assessment.Community references · 1
Community reports are anecdotal perspectives, not proof that a course fits every learner.
Access and mapping checked 2026-09-30 · review due 2027-09-30
Professor MesserCompTIA A+ V15 Core 1 (220-1201) training
FreeFree The video course is free; notes and practice products are optional paid purchases.
Free objective-based instruction from a long-running CompTIA training provider.Community references · 1
Community reports are anecdotal perspectives, not proof that a course fits every learner.
Access and mapping checked 2026-08-16 · review due 2027-08-16
Andrew Ramdayal / Technical Institute of AmericaSecurity+ SY0-701: 50 practice-question walkthroughs
FreeFree on YouTube The YouTube question walkthrough is free. Linked courses and books are optional paid products.
Optional SY0-701 question review from Andrew Ramdayal, also discussed in recent r/CompTIA study reports. Use after lessons; this is not a complete course or a readiness assessment.Community references · 1
Community reports are anecdotal perspectives, not proof that a course fits every learner.
Access and mapping checked 2026-09-30 · review due 2027-09-30