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Activity 2: Overview

Deepen your understanding of cloud computing careers with detailed readings and professional advice. Expand your technical skills.
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The world of cloud computing is expansive, offering numerous career paths to explore. But where should you begin? In this activity, we aim to demystify the various roles within cloud computing, helping you gain clarity on the career possibilities it presents.

Throughout this activity, you’ll learn about key players in the realm of cloud computing, delving into their distinctive roles, responsibilities, and the challenges they face.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the activity, you will be able to:

  • articulate the differences among cloud computing roles based on their unique responsibilities and functions within the cloud ecosystem
  • describe the challenges associated with each cloud computing role, providing insight into the demands and challenges of each profession.

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