For the last few years, I have a practice of setting annual learning goals. It helps me with two things. First, to focus on specific skills to develop and second, provides an objective way to measure my achievements.

I also find it useful to order goals by priority and have quarterly targets. This way I can savour my achievements on a periodic basis and adjust goals if needed.

Here’s my list for 2020.

Quarter 1 – Jan-Mar

• Learn SRE basics and advanced topics
• Complete Google Cloud DevOps Engineer certification
• Complete my last quarter with Stanford LEAD certification

Quarter 2 – Apr-Jun

• Learn Kubernetes advanced topics
• Complete Kubernetes Admin certification
• Take TOGAF training and complete certification

Quarter 3 – Jul-Sep

• Learn other topics in Google Cloud
• Complete Google Cloud Solution Architect certification
• Learn IT Cybersecurity concepts (Coursera)

Quarter 4 – Oct-Dec

• Learn AWS cloud topics
• Complete AWS Solution Architect certification
• Take Create Leadership (IDEOU) course

I am curious to know about your learning goals for this year.  Please share them as comments to this post.  All the best to achieve great heights and a great 2020!