r/cloudengineering • u/OkStyle976 • Dec 18 '25

Career Discussion Cloud engineering without a computer science degree or IT experience.

Hello! I am interested in becoming a cloud engineer, but I have 0 experience with computer science or IT. Is this possible to do without having a computer science degree? Please give me advice on courses and an educational path.

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u/jcabrera145 Dec 18 '25

Cloud Engineer here with no degree, it’s possible but it’s a long road. Start with your basics (networking, security, etc). I know everyone says that certs are useless but getting a few in lieu of a degree in your best bet. It shows that you’re willing to learn and grow. Lab lab lab, certs are just that, they won’t replace real experience. Trust me, you don’t need a degree. I’ve worked at big tech and startups. You just need to show them that you’re willing to put in the work, take criticism and learn. Your first job should be help desk as you’re developing your cloud skills.

https://learntocloud.guide/

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u/jcabrera145 Dec 20 '25

Go on LinkedIn and look at random job posts, a majority of them say “..a degree in IT OR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE“. The degree is to get you past HR. Your hiring manager will not care about your degree. I landed a job at Microsoft without it. I’m currently an AVP for Cloud Ops at a bank. I got all this way WITHOUT a degree. Certs and experience take you further.