GCP Associate Cloud Engineer Training

Description:

This training provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), focusing on the core services and practical skills required to deploy and manage applications on GCP. It is aligned with the Associate Cloud Engineer certification exam, making it both a foundational skills course and a certification preparation path.

The course begins with a high-level overview of GCP global infrastructure and essential services. Participants will learn how to configure projects, manage billing, and navigate the GCP Console and CLI. Subsequent modules dive into core services such as Compute Engine, App Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, and networking components.

Through guided hands-on labs, learners will gain experience in deploying compute resources, configuring IAM policies, setting up secure networks, and monitoring workloads with Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging. Labs emphasize real-world scenarios such as deploying applications, setting budgets, and managing enterprise-level resources.

By the end of the training, participants will have the ability to deploy applications, monitor operations, and manage GCP projects and services with confidence. This training not only provides technical knowledge but also prepares learners to pass the GCP Associate Cloud Engineer certification with hands-on practice and review modules.

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Duration: 4 Days

Course Code: BDT 522

Learning Objectives:

After this training, participants will be able to:

1. Understand GCP’s global infrastructure and core services.
2. Deploy and manage compute, storage, and networking resources.
3. Implement IAM policies and monitor workloads effectively.
4. Prepare for and succeed in the Associate Cloud Engineer exam.

1. Cloud engineers starting with GCP
2. Developers deploying applications on GCP
3. System administrators managing cloud resources
4. Certification aspirants preparing for the Associate Cloud Engineer exam

1. Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts
2. Linux or Windows system administration skills
3. Familiarity with networking concepts
4. An active Google Cloud Free Tier account for labs

Course Outline:

Module 1: GCP Fundamentals

• Overview of GCP services
• Global infrastructure (Regions, Zones, Edge locations)
• Navigating the Console and CLI

Module 2: IAM and Security

• IAM roles and policies
• Service accounts and best practices
• Resource hierarchy and permissions

Module 3: Compute Services

• Compute Engine basics
• App Engine deployment
• Kubernetes Engine introduction

Module 4: Storage Services

• Cloud Storage buckets and objects
• Cloud SQL basics
• NoSQL databases on GCP

Module 5: Networking

• Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) setup
• Subnets, routes, and firewall rules
• Load balancing and hybrid connectivity

Module 6: Monitoring and Logging

• Cloud Monitoring setup
• Cloud Logging for auditing and troubleshooting

Module 7: Resource Management and Billing

• Project structure and billing accounts
• Budgets and alerts
• Labels for resource tracking

Module 8: Certification Preparation

• Review of core services
• Exam domains and objectives
• Practice questions and mock exam

• Module 9: Advanced Topics – Automation, Security, and APIs
• Deployment and Automation
  • Infrastructure as Code with Deployment Manager
  • Introduction to Terraform on GCP (optional)
  • Automating resource provisioning using gcloud CLI and SDK
• Security and Compliance
  • GCP Shared Responsibility Model
  • Data encryption (at rest, in transit, customer-managed keys)
  • Security Command Center (intro)
  • Best practices for securing projects and resources
• Marketplace and APIs
  • Deploying solutions from GCP Marketplace
  • Enabling/disabling APIs and monitoring usage
  • Introduction to API Gateway and endpoints

Training material provided: Yes (Digital format)