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A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy)

A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy)

Overview

What is A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy)?

A Cloud Guru (ACG) is a cloud learning provider that states they have helped 2,000,000+ people and more than 4,000 organizations level up their cloud skills. Founded in 2015, ACG was started by brothers Sam and Ryan Kroonenburg who…

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A Cloud Guru was the BEST learning platform that I have used. And I have used several!

Rating: 10 out of 10
December 8, 2022
Vetted ReviewVerified User
I was interested in Cloud Computing options that were available, so I signed up for a one year subscription to A Cloud Guru. I completed several introductory courses and then ...
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Garner Albright
Technician - Research & Development
Mobile Service Tech
Technology Unlimited, Inc.
A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy)1 year of experience

ACG to help increase training quality.

Rating: 10 out of 10
August 31, 2022
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Educating and providing the opportunity for employees to advance in their cloud computing journey. We help allow employees to use their free time and dedicated company trainin...
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Jan Daniel Sulaiman
Program Manager - Information Technology
Product Manager IoT
1NCE
A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy)3 years of experience

My experience using A Cloud Guru

Rating: 10 out of 10
June 9, 2022
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
I currently use A Cloud Guru as an admin in my organization. My role requires me to enable ACG access to employees who wants to take up cloud courses through the platform. The...
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Swarup Sangale
Analyst - Information Technology
Strategic Partner Management Senior Analyst
Accenture
A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy)2 years of experience

Get your Cloud App up and running with ACG

Rating: 10 out of 10
February 22, 2022
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Cloud Guru is a fantastic tool for folks who need to learn a variety on AWS skills or pursue professional certifications
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Mark Nowowiejski
Professional - Information Technology
Sr. Instructional Designer
Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality
A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy)3 years of experience

A Cloud Guru works well as part of the Cyber Academy Program

Rating: 8 out of 10
December 8, 2021
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
At PwC, we use A Cloud Guru as part of the Cyber Academy program to uplift our team member's cloud knowledge and skills. We encourage the team to do the training at their own ...
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Alex Feng
Consultant - Professional Services
Senior Manager
PwC
A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy)3 years of experience
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Pricing

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Free

$0.00

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per month

Personal Basic

$31.59 ($379.00)

Cloud
per month (per year)

Personal Plus

$41.59 ($499.00)

Cloud
per month (per year)

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
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Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Details

What is A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy)?

A Cloud Guru (ACG) is a cloud learning provider that states they have helped 2,000,000+ people and more than 4,000 organizations level up their cloud skills.

Founded in 2015, ACG was started by brothers Sam and Ryan Kroonenburg who recognized cloud learning through traditional training providers was expensive, outdated, and a pain to consume. With the acquisition of Linux Academy in 2019, ACG combined the strengths and benefits of both companies to create A Cloud Guru platform for modern tech skills.

ACG's approach to learning modern technologies includes access to updated courses, labs, and learning paths, instructors that aim to keep learners motivated, hands-on learning in real cloud environments, and bite-sized lessons to fit into a busy workday.

With its hands-on multi-cloud content library, ACG aims to give businesses the edge by scaling cloud expertise across their organizations and charting an accelerated course to cloud maturity.

in June 2021, Pluralsight announced they had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire A Cloud Guru. The acquisition is expected to close in late 2021.

A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy) Features

  • Supported: Unlimited Courses, Quizzes & Certification Practice Exams
  • Supported: Unlimited Hands-On Labs
  • Supported: Cloud Playground (Servers & Sandboxes)
  • Supported: Certification Accelerator Program
  • Supported: Weekly Cloud Roundups
  • Supported: Community Forums
  • Supported: ACG Mobile Apps
  • Supported: Records of Completion
  • Supported: Learning Paths
  • Supported: Skills Assessment
  • Supported: Study Groups
  • Supported: Management Portal

A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy) Videos

A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy) Competitors

A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy) Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android
Supported CountriesGlobal
Supported LanguagesEnglish

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Reviews From Top Reviewers

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A great platform for learning the cloud and getting certified with hands on practice

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
December 27, 2021
Verified User
Manager in Professional Services
Computer Networking Company, 1001-5000 employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy)
1 year of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
it is very good to establish cloud learning development plans and then track them and manage them for the team The platform supports learning tracks, exams and sandboxes with all major cloud providers it guarantees that you don't get an accidental charge as a result of [the] testing and exploring the cloud
Pros
  • Learning tracks
  • certification tracks
  • sanbox
Cons
  • The user dashboard can be further improved
  • Dashboard customization flexibility
Likelihood to Recommend
it is very good to establish cloud learning development plans and then track them and manage them for the team. The platform supports learning tracks, exams, and sandboxes with all major cloud providers guarantees that you don't get an accidental charge as a result of [the] testing and exploring the cloud

The last stop for all the cloud training content your organization needs.

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
May 19, 2021
Verified User
Manager in Sales
Information Technology & Services Company, 1001-5000 employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy)
3 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use A Cloud Guru to train new employees in customer-facing roles on the cloud basics to ensure that they are speaking the language of the customer and understand their specific, cloud-based, needs. Technical roles utilize the platform to achieve additional focused training in their assigned work roles. By using certification as a check on learning, we not only ensure a higher level of knowledge it also helps address the constant battle of certified employees required by cloud vendors for the higher tier partnerships.
Pros
  • The guided learning tracks helped keep teams on track.
  • Lab setup and execution makes it really easy for employees to try out new skills.
  • Linux content is an added bonus.
Cons
  • Some gaps in knowledge for certification.
  • UI is slow and unpredictable at times.
  • More reporting for users would make the platform more attractive as an LMS.
Likelihood to Recommend
ACG is a fantastic resource if you need to get new users up to speed on the latest in cloud technologies in a short amount of time without having to create your own learning tracks. ACG is also a great fit for companies looking to maintain partner certification levels by giving the employees a solid platform to learn, test skills in a lab, determine preparedness via practice exams and solid dashboard to track progress.

ACG is a great platform to increase your team's cloud adoption

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
May 10, 2021
AA
Abdulrazzaq Alkhateeb
Snr Manager, Professional Services. Head of Delivery, APJ
Riverbed Technology (Computer & Network Security, 501-1000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy)
1 year of experience
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope
It is being used across all technology departments. It is helping us upskilling the technology teams to be ready for our future cloud transformation.
Pros
  • Short lessons, less than 20 min each.
  • Learning paths & tracks.
  • Cloud playground & labs.
Cons
  • The landing dashboard can be improved.
  • Completed courses & certificates can move out of the dashboard to something like completed courses tab.
  • Learning paths visualization can be improved.
Likelihood to Recommend
  • ACG is very good to assign, track and complete learning.
  • The learning & certifications paths are great.
  • The learning schedule with suggested daily topics is very useful.

Excellent Training Resource

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
May 10, 2021
Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Information Technology & Services Company, 51-200 employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy)
1 year of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Used in my department primarily used for AWS training and support. This forms part of their CPD.
Pros
  • Content is relevant.
  • Up to date with cloud platform features and development.
  • Great to track staff engagement and activity.
Cons
  • Sales process was a bit of a faff at the start.
Likelihood to Recommend
It's great where users can do as much or as little as they want. The learning paths work well and can be tailored to the needs of the user.

A Cloud Guru works well as part of the Cyber Academy Program

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
December 08, 2021
AF
Alex Feng
Senior Manager
PwC (Information Technology & Services, 1001-5000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
A Cloud Guru (Linux Academy)
3 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
At PwC, we use A Cloud Guru as part of the Cyber Academy program to uplift our team member's cloud knowledge and skills. We encourage the team to do the training at their own pace and get certified.
Pros
  • Course materials (video)
  • Reference materials
  • Lab
Cons
  • Mock exam
  • Comparison / linking between certifications (high level introduction)
Likelihood to Recommend
A Cloud Guru works well when people [have a] certain level of IT / Cyber knowledge. But for the new joiner/entry-level people, may need classroom-based training and more basic/foundational courses before jumping into the A Cloud Guru courses.
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