01
Prerequisite knowledge
Current gateInfrastructure base
Understands the systems, identity, and traffic behind cloud services
Knowledge0% current · 65% targetBuild or assess the mapped skills for this gate.
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
0/154 guided steps
Free perspectives: Professor Messer, BurningIceTech
1 · Networking Concepts0/54 learning steps · Professor Messer + BurningIceTech assignments2 · Network Implementation0/22 learning steps · Professor Messer assignments3 · Network Operations0/30 learning steps · Professor Messer assignments4 · Network Security0/24 learning steps · Professor Messer assignments5 · Network Troubleshooting0/22 learning steps · Professor Messer assignments
Open Net+ route →
CompTIA Linux+
XK0-006
0/142 guided steps
Free perspectives: Tertiary Courses, Linux project documentation
1 · System Management0/34 learning steps · Tertiary Courses + Linux project documentation assignments2 · Services and User Management0/24 learning steps · Tertiary Courses assignments3 · Security0/30 learning steps · Tertiary Courses + Linux project documentation assignments4 · Automation, Orchestration, and Scripting0/22 learning steps · Tertiary Courses + Linux project documentation assignments5 · Troubleshooting0/30 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.
View certification context →
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
CLF-C02
Not a required purchase or fixed prerequisite.Use the official scope and this stage’s skill evidence.
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Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator Associate
MD-102
0/136 guided steps
Free perspectives: Microsoft Learn, Intune TrainingOptional paid: LinkedIn Learning
1 · Prepare infrastructure for device management0/26 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments2 · Manage and maintain devices0/52 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments3 · Protect devices0/20 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments4 · Manage and secure applications0/18 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments5 · Automate and monitor endpoint management0/18 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments
Open MD-102 route →
Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate
SC-300
0/156 guided steps
Free perspectives: Microsoft Learn, John Savill's Technical Training
1 · Implement and manage user identities0/40 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments2 · Implement authentication and access management0/40 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments3 · Plan and implement workload identities0/40 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments4 · Plan and automate identity governance0/34 learning steps · Microsoft Learn assignments
Open SC-300 route →
Skill evidence0/3 representedShow confidence, targets, and freshness
Network fundamentals0%
Linux operations0%
Identity & access0%
Other resources for this stage3 optional perspectivesThese do not replace the bounded sequence above.
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.1 community source
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
Inside Cloud and SecuritySecurity+ SY0-701 Exam Cram
FreeFree on YouTube The complete domain playlist is free on YouTube; optional linked books and flashcards are separate.
A second, longer-form explanation of all five SY0-701 domains that recent Security+ pass reports recommend alongside practice.1 community source
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
Microsoft LearnAzure Administrator learning paths
FreeFree Learning modules are free; exercises may require an Azure subscription after sandbox availability.
Official role-aligned learning paths kept separate from paid instructor courses.Access and mapping checked 2026-08-16 · review due 2027-08-16