This specialization is designed for software developers, system administrators, and IT professionals looking to enhance their knowledge of cloud-native architectures. It’s particularly beneficial for those interested in modernizing legacy applications or building scalable, distributed applications using Kubernetes and cloud services. It’s also ideal for DevOps professionals seeking to improve their automation and monitoring skills in a cloud environment.

This specialization takes approximately 24 hours to complete. The duration is based on self-paced learning, with a focus on practical labs and hands-on projects, allowing you to learn at your own speed.

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

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Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.