Module 1: Google Cloud Foundations

• Introduction to Cloud Computing – Learn the fundamentals of cloud computing, including cloud service models, deployment options, and the benefits of cloud technologies.
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Overview – Explore the core products and services offered by Google Cloud and understand how they support modern business solutions.
• Google Cloud Console & Resource Management – Navigate the Google Cloud Console while learning to manage projects, resources, billing, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and APIs.

 

Module 2: Cloud Infrastructure & Compute Services

• Infrastructure Design – Learn how to design scalable, highly available, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure.
• Compute & Storage Services – Configure and manage Compute Engine virtual machines, storage solutions, and persistent disks.
• Scalability Fundamentals – Implement load balancing, autoscaling, and high-availability strategies to support enterprise workloads.

 

Module 3: Networking & Hybrid Cloud Architecture

• Google Cloud Networking – Configure Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), subnets, firewalls, and DNS services.
• Network Design – Design secure and efficient cloud network architectures using Google’s networking best practices.
• Hybrid & Multicloud Solutions – Connect on-premises infrastructure with Google Cloud using VPNs, Cloud Interconnect, and hybrid networking solutions.

 

Module 4: Cloud Security & Governance

• Security Best Practices – Apply security principles to protect cloud infrastructure and workloads.
• Identity Management – Configure IAM roles, service accounts, authentication, and access controls.
• Compliance & Governance – Implement organizational policies, encryption, and governance strategies to meet compliance requirements.

 

Module 5: Containers, Kubernetes & Serverless Computing

• Containerization Fundamentals – Learn the principles of containerized applications and cloud-native development.
• Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) – Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Serverless Computing with Cloud Run – Build and deploy serverless applications while reducing infrastructure management.

 

Module 6: Cloud Automation & Operations

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) – Automate cloud infrastructure deployment and management using Terraform.
• Logging, Monitoring & Observability – Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and improve application reliability using Google Cloud Operations tools.
• Performance & Cost Optimization – Optimize cloud resources to improve efficiency, reliability, and operational costs.

 

Module 7: Enterprise Cloud Architecture

• Architectural Design Principles – Design enterprise cloud solutions using the Google Cloud Well-Architected Framework.
• Data, AI & Machine Learning Services – Explore Google Cloud’s data engineering, AI, and machine learning services to support intelligent business solutions.
• Enterprise Solution Design – Design secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures that align with organizational goals and business requirements.

 

Module 8: Certification Preparation & Capstone

• Exam Readiness – Review the Professional Cloud Architect exam domains, objectives, and testing strategies.
• Hands-on Labs & Case Studies – Reinforce technical skills through guided labs and real-world architecture scenarios.
• Practice Assessments & Capstone Project – Complete practice exams and a comprehensive cloud architecture project to demonstrate readiness for the Google Professional Cloud Architect Certification.