# Academy

> Learn how to use, build, manage, and extend the Layer5 Academy.



[Layer5 Academy](https://cloud.layer5.io/academy/) is a platform that provides a comprehensive learning experience for anyone beginning their journey into cloud native infrastructure or advancing along that path.

##### Three types of Academy content formats

1. **Learning Paths**: Guided sequences of courses that break down complex topics into manageable modules.
2. **Challenges**: Practical exercises that focus on solving specific problems, often structured in a competitive or scenario-based format.
3. **Certifications**: Formal assessments that validate professional skills and provide recognized credentials.

##### Roles Served

- [Learners](https://docs.layer5.io/cloud/academy/using-the-academy/): Engage with Learning paths, challenges, and certifications to build and validate cloud-native skills
- [Content Creators (Instructors)](https://docs.layer5.io/cloud/academy/creating-content/): Develop and publish structured materials, and manage the overall learning experience
- [Platform Developers](https://docs.layer5.io/cloud/academy/platform-development/): Extend and maintain the Academy platform, enabling new features and integrations