Cloudflare Learning Center (opens on Cloudflare)
Clear explanations of how the internet, DNS, security, CDNs and web performance work.
- Cloud and systems
- Self-paced
- No certificate
LAF Academy
Free courses from other platforms
A hand-picked list of free courses from well-known learning platforms, grouped by topic and level. Start with a beginner course, then move up.
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6 courses from 6 platforms
Beginner No experience needed · 3
Introduction to Linux (edX) (opens on Linux Foundation)
Learn Linux from the ground up: the command line, files, permissions and system tools.
- Cloud and systems
- About 14 weeks
- Paid certificate
Linux Journey (opens on Linux Journey)
A free, friendly set of lessons that takes you from your first command to running a Linux system.
- Cloud and systems
- Self-paced
- No certificate
Intermediate You can already use a computer and know the basics · 3
AWS Skill Builder (opens on AWS)
Free digital courses on cloud computing fundamentals and Amazon Web Services, including exam preparation.
- Cloud and systems
- Self-paced
- Digital badges
Google Cloud Skills Boost (opens on Google Cloud)
Hands-on labs and learning paths on Google Cloud, with a free tier of content.
- Cloud and systems
- Self-paced
- Skill badges
Azure Fundamentals learning path (opens on Microsoft)
Free Microsoft Learn path on cloud concepts and Azure services, preparing you for the optional AZ-900 exam.
- Cloud and systems
- Self-paced
- Badge; exam is paid