Kubernetes & Docker (Microservices) - Discover the Top 3 Career & Earnings Growth Strategies for 2025

Dev Colleagues, on average a DevOps Engineer earns $193k USD in the US according to Glassdoor. The first strategy is to Get Certified: A high quality credential from a reputable vendor or professional association can boost your income by 10%+. Topping our list is Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) from the Linux Foundation. Next up is the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) offered by Pluralsight. Third is the Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine Specialization from Google Cloud offered by Google Cloud (58k+ students enrolled). Fourth, we have Docker and Kubernetes: The Complete Guide taught by Stephen Grider. Finally is the Containerized Applications on AWS by Coursera. Second, Get Published: Write a series of posts or articles on Best Practices, Industry Trends and Emerging Technologies, and publish on DevPlan’s GCP portal, Medium, LinkedIn Articles, Reddit or Technology.org. Then reate a “project portfolio” on GitHub or LinkedIn that showcases your hands-on expertise. A high quality portfolio proves your expertise to future employers and gives you a competitive advantage over other job candidates. Then reate a “project portfolio” on GitHub or LinkedIn that showcases your hands-on prowess. A high quality portfolio proves your expertise to future employers and gives you a competitive advantage over other job candidates. And third, Get Connected: Professional networking and referrals are the most effective method for landing your dream job - within your current employer or at a new company (rather than simply applying for jobs online and standing in the Human Resources queue with the masses). Join and participate in 2-3 high profile groups or professional associations. Engage with the 153k member Kubernetes sub-Reddit on Reddit. Network with developers in the Docker.com community. And contribute to the Microservices discussion hosted by Dev Comm. 

Get started today by enrolling in one or more training-certification programs:

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) (https://tinyurl.com/yxx29sc4) 

• Docker Certified Associate (DCA) (https://pluralsight.pxf.io/9Legoe) 

• Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine Specialization (imp.i384100.net/xLnkdk).

• Docker and Kubernetes: The Complete Guide (https://tinyurl.com/4c8b76sb) 

• Containerized Applications on AWS (https://imp.i384100.net/zxjNdm) 

Success awaits you! Lawrence E. Wilson - Online Learning Central (share & subscribe)