The program structure
Google Cloud's Learning Workshop will run from July 13 until September 8. The program will include self-paced at-home learning courses and weekly Next OnAir sessions.
During the program, we’ll cover the Architecting with Google Compute Engine specialization, which can help you prepare for the Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer certification. You’ll walk away from the program with an understanding of the fundamental Google Cloud Platform technology required to be successful in the cloud industry.
Virtual kick-off
Monday, July 13
Join us for an introduction to the program, remarks about GCP and the cloud industry from our Head of Cloud Customer Engineering, and hear from a program alumna who took the knowledge from this program and continued to build her confidence as a GCP professional.
Weekly Next OnAir sessions
July 14 - September 8
Explore the best of Google Cloud technology as you explore curated content on demand, every Tuesday. Join breakout sessions, digital demos and work with Google experts on an individual basis. Share your thoughts in optional discussions every other week.
Course 1
Course 1: Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure
Released July 13
Due July 24
This course introduces you to important concepts and terminology for working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You learn about, and compare, many of the computing and storage services available in Google Cloud Platform, including Google App Engine, Google Compute Engine, and Google Container Engine.
Please allot 10-14 hours to complete.
Courses 2 and 3
Course 2: Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation
Released July 24
Due July 31
Learn how to use the Google Cloud Platform through the console and Cloud Shell. You'll also learn about the role of a cloud architect, approaches to infrastructure design, and virtual networking configuration with Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Projects, Networks, Subnetworks, IP addresses, Routes, and Firewall rules.
Please allot 10-14 hours to complete.
Course 3: Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services
Released July 24
Due August 7
Explore and deploy solution elements, including infrastructure components such as networks, systems and applications services. This course also covers deploying practical solutions including securely interconnecting networks, customer-supplied encryption keys, security and access management, quotas and billing, and resource monitoring.
Please allot 10-14 hours to complete.
Courses 4 and 5
Course 4: Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation
Released August 7
Due August 14
Explore and deploy solution elements, including infrastructure components such as networks, systems and applications services. This course also covers deploying practical solutions including securely interconnecting networks, load balancing, autoscaling, infrastructure automation and managed services.
Please allot 10-14 hours to complete.
Course 5: Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process
Released August 7
Due August 21
Explore and deploy solution elements, including infrastructure components such as networks, systems and applications services. This course also covers deploying practical solutions including securely interconnecting networks, load balancing, autoscaling, infrastructure automation and managed services.
Please allot 10-14 hours to complete.