Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals Training Course

This course equips participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to work with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). It introduces core cloud concepts, GCP architecture, compute, storage, networking, security, and management tools. Participants will learn how to navigate the Google Cloud Console, deploy basic cloud resources, and understand key GCP services that support modern cloud-based applications and infrastructure.

Target Groups

• Beginners in cloud computing
• IT support and system administrators
• Software developers and engineers
• DevOps and infrastructure engineers
• Data analysts and data engineers
• Students in computer science or IT
• Professionals transitioning into cloud roles
• Business and technical professionals using cloud systems

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand core concepts of Google Cloud Platform
• Navigate the Google Cloud Console
• Identify and use key GCP services
• Understand GCP global infrastructure
• Deploy basic applications and resources on GCP
• Apply foundational cloud security concepts
• Manage storage, compute, and networking services
• Understand IAM and access control in GCP
• Recognize GCP pricing and billing basics
• Prepare for advanced GCP certifications

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Google Cloud Platform

• Overview of cloud computing and GCP
• Benefits of using Google Cloud
• GCP global infrastructure (regions and zones)
• Shared responsibility model
• Overview of GCP service ecosystem

Module 2: GCP Account Setup and Console Navigation

• Creating a Google Cloud account
• Google Cloud Console overview
• Projects, folders, and organization structure
• Billing account setup and management
• Navigating core services

Module 3: GCP Compute Services

• Introduction to Compute Engine
• Virtual machines and instance management
• Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) overview
• App Engine (platform-as-a-service)
• Cloud Functions (serverless computing)

Module 4: GCP Storage Services

• Cloud Storage overview
• Storage classes and lifecycle policies
• Persistent disks and block storage
• Data backup and recovery
• Object storage use cases

Module 5: GCP Networking Fundamentals

• Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) basics
• Subnets and IP addressing
• Firewall rules and security policies
• Cloud Load Balancing overview
• Cloud DNS and connectivity basics

Module 6: GCP Database Services

• Cloud SQL overview
• Firestore and NoSQL databases
• Bigtable introduction
• Database scaling and replication
• Choosing appropriate database services

Module 7: Identity and Security in GCP

• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Roles, permissions, and policies
• Service accounts
• Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Security best practices in GCP

Module 8: GCP Monitoring and Operations

• Cloud Monitoring overview
• Logging and audit trails
• Error reporting and alerting
• Resource monitoring tools
• Basic automation and operations management

Module 9: GCP Pricing and Cost Management

• GCP pricing models
• Free tier and usage limits
• Billing reports and cost analysis
• Budgeting and alerts
• Cost optimization strategies

Module 10: Capstone Project and Case Studies

• Real-world GCP deployment scenarios
• Group project: deploying a simple cloud application on GCP
• Case studies on cloud migration and adoption
• Simulation of resource provisioning and management
• Emerging trends in Google Cloud, AI/ML services (Vertex AI), serverless architecture, and cloud-native application development