About Course
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
This course prepares professionals to design, develop, and manage secure, scalable, and highly available
solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Participants learn how to architect cloud
infrastructures that meet business and technical requirements while leveraging Google Cloud services
for performance, reliability, and cost optimization.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts
- Experience with networking, storage, and compute fundamentals
- Familiarity with application deployment concepts
- Understanding of security and identity principles
- Prior exposure to Google Cloud is helpful but not mandatory
Who Should Attend
- Cloud Architects and Cloud Engineers
- Solution Architects and Technical Leads
- DevOps and Site Reliability Engineers
- IT professionals designing cloud-native applications
- Professionals preparing for the Google Cloud Architect certification
Key Skills You Will Gain
This course equips learners with the skills required to design and manage enterprise-grade cloud solutions on GCP.
- Designing scalable and highly available cloud architectures
- Selecting appropriate Google Cloud services
- Implementing security, identity, and compliance controls
- Managing deployments, monitoring, and operations
- Optimizing cloud solutions for cost and performance
Course Modules
Module 1: Google Cloud Architecture Fundamentals
- GCP resource hierarchy and project structure
- Regions, zones, and global services
- Design principles for cloud architectures
Module 2: Compute, Storage, and Networking
- Compute Engine, GKE, and serverless options
- Cloud Storage, persistent disks, and databases
- VPC design, load balancing, and connectivity
Module 3: Security and Identity Management
- IAM roles, service accounts, and policies
- Data protection and encryption
- Securing workloads and network access
Module 4: Operations, Monitoring, and Reliability
- Monitoring and logging using Google Cloud tools
- Designing for high availability and disaster recovery
- Managing deployments and upgrades
Module 5: Architecture Optimization and Best Practices
- Cost management and optimization strategies
- Performance tuning and scalability planning
- Architecting solutions aligned with business goals