Pluralsight CloudReady
Build the team capabilities your cloud strategy depends on
Cloud adoption is only the first step. Without the skills to execute, organizations struggle to get value from their investment. CloudReady closes capability gaps so you can unlock AI at scale and turn cloud spend into measurable ROI.
Cloud investments are underdelivering
88% of orgs say their cloud investment levels put cloud-native, AI, and modernization initiatives at risk.1
91% of organizations struggle with avoidable cloud spend (“cloud waste”).2
1 in 2 organizations don’t see the outcomes they want from cloud investment.2
Built for the future
Make progress inevitable in cloud and AI
Pluralsight CloudReady includes two platform-specific solutions—CloudReady for AWS and CloudReady for Azure.
These plans enable CIOs and CTOs to move critical initiatives forward with clarity and control, ensuring teams are prepared to deliver.
Gain visibility into team readiness
Build a clear, actionable plan to close skills gaps before initiatives stall.
Move AI from pilot to production
Strengthen cloud foundations and foster production-ready team skills.
Improve cloud performance
Reduce waste, optimize usage, and align skills to business priorities.
Build cloud capability
Move your cloud transformation forward with the right skills
Your teams learn in real AWS or Azure environments with a curriculum aligned to your business goals and day-to-day work. The result is faster execution and clearer impact.
Hit deadlines
Accelerate cloud migrations and modernization with structured, self-paced learning and real-world practice.
Unlock cloud ROI
Achieve agility, scalability, and security with best-practice architecture, better cost management, and tighter business alignment.
Modernize for AI
Build AI- and cloud-native platforms that perform more efficiently and unlock valuable data.
A structured path forward
CloudReady grows cloud expertise at every stage
A three-level framework enables teams to go from core cloud knowledge to role-specific expertise and modern, cloud-native practices.
1. Cloud foundations
Assess cloud literacy and build core knowledge across essential AWS or Azure services.
2. Cloud specialization
Develop role-specific, practical skills to perform in cloud roles and prepare for certifications.
3. Cloud strategy
Apply cloud-native and AI skills like prompting, assisted scripting, and infrastructure generation.
What’s included
Where CloudReady creates a real impact
Unlike one-size-fits-all learning platforms or third-party consultants, CloudReady combines role-based learning with deep, hands-on experiences.
Learning paths
Follow expert-curated learning paths tailored to high-impact cloud roles and in-demand skills.
Skill assessments
Measure cloud fundamentals with skill assessments to track proficiency and progress.
Hands-on learning
Develop real-world skills in cloud and AI labs, sandboxes, and a code-along workshop to reinforce learning and put skills into practice.
Certification prep
Practice for your next exam, whether it’s AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, or something else.
Industry-leading teams learn with Pluralsight
Build the cloud builders
AI is raising the bar. Your cloud team has to clear it.
With the right cloud skills in place, your organization can improve cost efficiency, scale AI, and turn innovation into measurable results.
Talk with our team and see CloudReady in action for yourself.
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Know what you’re getting
A few frequently asked questions
CloudReady is a purpose-built cloud skills solution to empower organizations to hit deadlines, unlock cloud ROI, and modernize for AI. CloudReady combines a structured program of self-paced learning, skill assessments, and enterprise-grade hands-on learning to achieve your business outcomes.
CloudReady is designed for organizations that are already invested in cloud, but are looking for ways to optimize their cloud spend, improve their cloud maturity, or leverage the cloud to expand their AI capabilities.
The program includes three levels: Cloud foundations, cloud specialization, and cloud strategy. The curriculum is designed with skill assessments, role-based skill paths, hands-on experiences, certification prep, and live instructor-led training. During the program, you will have the support and ongoing guidance of a program manager, as well as a dedicated program page within the Pluralsight platform.
CloudReady is a 12-month program. Upon completion, learners will gain access to our continuing education resources, including our cloud news skills path and industry newsletter.
CloudReady begins with a pre-assessment of cloud literacy, as well as a post-assessment following the foundations level. In level 2, learners have the ability to further develop their knowledge by aligning to a learning path, based on their role and maturity level.
Organizations select the program that best meets their needs, choosing between CloudReady for AWS and CloudReady for Azure.
To learn more about CloudReady and how it could work for your organization, please fill out the form above and we will connect you with a sales expert to share more information.
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