Career Path

How to Become a DevOps Engineer

DevOps engineers automate how software is built, shipped, and run. The path starts with Linux and Git, then containers (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), and a cloud provider.

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

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

The DevOps Engineer Learning Path

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    Linux 1,182 channels teach this
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    Git & GitHub 1,404 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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    AWS 1,052 channels teach this
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Best Channels for Aspiring DevOps Engineers

Kube-ops Academy
DevOps

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4.4K Subs
99 Videos
1.2K Avg Views
5.85% Engagement
Beginner FriendlyAdvanced
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

DevOps engineers automate how software is built, shipped, and run. The path starts with Linux and Git, then containers (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), and a cloud provider. A practical order is: Linux → Git & GitHub → Docker → Kubernetes → Terraform → AWS.

Can I become a DevOps 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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