Career Path

How to Become a Cloud Engineer

Cloud engineers design, deploy, and operate systems on cloud platforms. The path covers a primary cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containers, and infrastructure-as-code with Terraform.

36 channels • 6-step path • All free on YouTube

To become a cloud engineer in 2026, learn AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform — in that order. The best free YouTube channels for this path are LearnITGuide Tutorials, Cloudsoft Solutions , and Cloud Guru. Full ranked list of 36 educators below.

The Cloud Engineer Learning Path

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    AWS 1,052 channels teach this
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    Azure 540 channels teach this
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    Google Cloud 377 channels teach this
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    Docker 995 channels teach this
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    Kubernetes 477 channels teach this
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    Terraform 296 channels teach this
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Best Channels for Aspiring Cloud Engineers

Cloud Quick Labs
Cloud Quick Labs

@cloudquicklabs

AI Coding

Enabling people to learn Cloud technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP) quickly by show casing real time cloud scenarios as Labs. I...

22.5K Subs
387 Videos
150 Avg Views
2% Engagement
Project Based
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The_Sudo
The_Sudo

@thesudo

DevOps

Gaming, DevOps, IT, and Home Labs! Bridging the gap between gamers and industry technologies and methodologies. For b...

5K Subs
90 Videos
6.7K Avg Views
2.05% Engagement
Project Based
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Nabeel Hassan
Nabeel Hassan

@ftnabeelhassan

DevOps

Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Nabeel Hassan! Here, you’ll find easy-to-follow How-To tutorials on Cloud Com...

1.4K Subs
84 Videos
153 Avg Views
9.8% Engagement
Beginner Friendly
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BCReddy Devops
BCReddy Devops

@bcreddydevops9

DevOps

Welcome to BCReddy DevOps! My name is Chinnareddaiah Bommayyagari (you can call me Chinna or Reddy), and I am dedicated ...

2.3K Subs
173 Videos
26 Avg Views
3.85% Engagement
Project Based
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MRM
MRM

@learndevopswithraghib00

DevOps

This channel is dedicated to improving learning and making interesting videos about DevOps, Coding, and Automation. So, ...

1.6K Subs
34 Videos
2.9K Avg Views
1.65% Engagement
Beginner FriendlyProject Based
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Kris Foster
Kris Foster

@krisfoster1

Web Dev

I'm a Software Engineer with a passion for building things! I enjoy using many technologies including React, Next.js, No...

10.2K Subs
117 Videos
5.9K Avg Views
1% Engagement
Project Based
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in28minutes
in28minutes

@in28minutes

backend

Helping 1 Million Learners learn Cloud and DevOps. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Spring, Spring Boot, Mi...

266K Subs
867 Videos
1.1K Avg Views
1.5% Engagement
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Frequently Asked Questions

What YouTube channels should I watch to become a Cloud Engineer?

Follow educators covering AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform. Top channels include LearnITGuide Tutorials, Cloudsoft Solutions, Cloud Guru. All 36 channels listed teach for free on YouTube.

What do I need to learn to become a Cloud Engineer?

Cloud engineers design, deploy, and operate systems on cloud platforms. The path covers a primary cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containers, and infrastructure-as-code with Terraform. A practical order is: AWS → Azure → Google Cloud → Docker → Kubernetes → Terraform.

Can I become a Cloud Engineer using only free YouTube videos?

Yes — every channel and video in this path is free on YouTube. Use the learning-path order above to go from fundamentals to job-ready skills.

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