Starting with just a single course on the Udemy platform, A Cloud Guru quickly grew into a standalone training empire. Kroonenburg’s teaching style was revolutionary for its time, focusing on:
In 2021, A Cloud Guru was acquired by in one of the largest deals in the history of edtech, valued at approximately $2 billion . This acquisition integrated Kroonenburg’s specialized cloud labs and hands-on learning environments into Pluralsight’s broader technology skills platform. ryan kroonenburg
: Offering training at a fraction of the cost of traditional classroom-based corporate courses. Starting with just a single course on the
Kroonenburg is frequently cited by students as a primary reason for their successful transition into cloud engineering roles. His courses are often the "first resource" for those pursuing the AWS Certified Solutions Architect designation. : Offering training at a fraction of the
: Breaking down complex architectural concepts into "snackable" videos.
: Designing content specifically to help students pass AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud certifications.