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Google Professional Cloud Architect Certification Training

CertOcean's Google Professional Cloud Architect training is a live, instructor-led online course that prepares you for the Google Professional Cloud Architect certification exam. You learn in 20 live sessions (36 hours in total) with an expert instructor, work through 12 curriculum modules with hands-on assignments and keep lifetime access to the class recordings.

  • 36 hoursLive training
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  • 12 modules95 topics
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Course overview

About the Google Professional Cloud Architect training

Google Cloud Architect training prepares you for the Professional Cloud Architect certification, which shows you can design, build and manage secure, scalable solutions on Google Cloud.

Why take Google Cloud Architect training?

  • Cloud architects are among the best-paid IT professionals.
  • Google Cloud is one of the three largest public cloud providers.
  • Certified Google Cloud architects are in demand, and the certification sets you apart.

This course includes

  • Instructor-led live sessions36 hours of live online classes. Weekend batch: 12 sessions of 3 hours each.
  • Real-life case studiesWork on a live project based on a real use case, applying Google Cloud concepts.
  • AssignmentsEvery class is followed by practical exercises for hands-on experience.
  • Lifetime accessKeep lifetime access to all course material, including slides, quizzes, installation guides and class recordings.
  • 24/7 expert supportOur support team is available 24x7 to answer technical questions.
  • CertificationComplete the final project to receive CertOcean's Google Cloud course certificate. You earn the Professional Cloud Architect certification by passing Google's exam.

What you'll learn in this course

  • Understand Google Cloud's global infrastructure and core services
  • Manage Google Cloud with the console and command-line tools
  • Design networks and set up identity, access and security controls
  • Choose the right compute, storage, database and container services
  • Process data with Cloud Dataflow and set up CI/CD on Google Cloud
  • Plan migrations and work through the Professional Cloud Architect case studies

What is Google Cloud Architect certification training?

Google Cloud Architect certification training is a course aligned with Google's Professional Cloud Architect exam. It starts with cloud computing basics and covers Google Cloud core infrastructure, security, networking, IAM, compute and database services. You learn to use the command-line tools, load data into Cloud Storage and run queries for data analysis, and you practice with the exam's case studies.

Why learn Google Cloud Platform?

Google Cloud is one of the world's three largest cloud providers. It runs on the same global infrastructure that powers Google Search and YouTube, so applications on Google Cloud benefit from the same speed and scale. That makes Google Cloud skills valuable for any cloud career.

What will you learn in Google Cloud Architect training?

After this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain Google Cloud concepts and terms
  • Understand Google Cloud products and services
  • Design, implement and deploy solutions
  • Tell similar or related products apart
  • Work with Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL and BigQuery
  • Manage Google Cloud with the console, mobile app and command line
  • Apply design patterns for security, scalability and high availability
  • Understand the basics of Google Cloud's big data and machine learning services

Who should take Google Cloud Architect training?

This course is designed for IT professionals who want a cloud career as a Google Cloud architect, including:

  • Professionals starting a career on Google Cloud
  • Candidates for the Professional Cloud Architect exam
  • AWS or Azure architects who want to learn Google Cloud
  • People who build new solutions, integrate systems or migrate workloads to Google Cloud

What are the prerequisites for Google Cloud Architect training?

There are no formal prerequisites. A basic understanding of IT service management helps, and programming and cloud computing knowledge makes the course easier. Google recommends 3+ years of industry experience, including at least 1 year on Google Cloud, before taking the exam.

What are the system requirements for Google Cloud training?

You only need a computer with a good internet connection.

How do the hands-on Google Cloud practicals work?

You do all the practicals and projects in a lab environment set up for this Google Cloud course.

Curriculum

Google Professional Cloud Architect course syllabus

12 modules · 95 topics · 36 hours of live training

Introduction to Google Cloud 8 topics
  • Learning goal: Learn Google's global infrastructure, including regions, zones and projects.
  • Google Cloud infrastructure
  • Compute resources
  • Networking services
  • Storage and database offerings
  • Big data and AI services
  • Google Cloud projects
  • Introduction to basic roles
Managing Google Cloud Services 7 topics
  • Learning goal: Manage Google Cloud with the console and command-line tools such as Cloud Shell, gcloud and gsutil.
  • Managing Google Cloud with the console
  • Managing Google Cloud from the command line
  • Using Cloud Shell
  • Using gcloud
  • Using gsutil
  • Installing and configuring the Google Cloud SDK
Google Cloud Networking 10 topics
  • Learning goal: Understand Google Cloud networking and set up a network topology.
  • Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) networks
  • Networks and subnetworks
  • Cloud VPN
  • Proxies, gateways and endpoints
  • DNS resolution
  • Firewall rules and routes
  • Cloud Router
  • Interconnecting networks
  • Network security
Google Cloud IAM and Security 14 topics
  • Learning goal: Manage identity and access and secure data with Google Cloud's security tools.
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Organizations, roles, principals, service accounts and policies
  • The policy hierarchy
  • Roles and permissions
  • Creating custom roles
  • IAM APIs
  • IAM best practices
  • Cloud Key Management Service
  • Data security
  • Resource sharing and isolation
  • Auditing
  • Penetration testing
  • Security controls
Google Cloud Compute Services 6 topics
  • Learning goal: Create and manage virtual machines on Compute Engine.
  • Compute Engine
  • Choosing vCPU and memory for each workload
  • Persistent disks: HDD and SSD
  • Load balancing
  • Common Compute Engine tasks
Google Cloud Storage and Database Services 9 topics
  • Learning goal: Choose the right Google Cloud storage and database service.
  • Cloud Storage classes, including Nearline and Coldline
  • Cloud SQL
  • Cloud Spanner
  • Firestore (formerly Cloud Datastore)
  • Cloud Bigtable
  • Choosing a storage option: pros, cons and trade-offs
  • Storage billing
  • Integration with on-premises and multi-cloud environments
Containers and Google Kubernetes Engine 6 topics
  • Learning goal: Deploy, manage and scale containerized applications on Kubernetes.
  • Containers and their benefits
  • Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
  • Artifact Registry
  • Kubernetes load balancing
  • Choosing between App Engine, GKE and containers on Compute Engine
Data Processing with Dataflow and Dataproc 9 topics
  • Learning goal: Build and run data processing pipelines with Dataflow and manage Dataproc clusters.
  • Dataflow
  • Stream and batch processing
  • The Apache Beam SDK
  • Monitoring with Cloud Monitoring
  • Transforming data with Dataflow
  • Working with Dataproc
  • Creating and managing clusters
  • Automating jobs
Google Cloud APIs and Development Services 8 topics
  • Learning goal: Develop, deploy, debug and monitor applications on Google Cloud.
  • Images, metadata, startup scripts and infrastructure automation
  • Google Cloud APIs
  • Cloud Functions
  • Pub/Sub
  • API management and specialty APIs
  • App Engine
  • Google Cloud Observability: monitoring, logging, error reporting and tracing
DevOps on Google Cloud 8 topics
  • Learning goal: Set up CI/CD on Google Cloud with Jenkins, and troubleshoot with Cloud Logging and Monitoring.
  • Setting up CI/CD
  • Running Jenkins on GKE
  • Deploying an application with Jenkins
  • Creating a deployment pipeline
  • Deploying to a cluster
  • Separate development and production environments
  • Analysis and troubleshooting
Designing and Implementing Migrations to Google Cloud 5 topics
  • Learning goal: Plan and design a migration to Google Cloud.
  • Collecting and analyzing metrics
  • Choosing an automation framework for Google Cloud resources
  • Designing a migration strategy
  • Creating a migration plan
Professional Cloud Architect Exam Case Studies 5 topics
  • Learning goal: Work through Google's official exam case studies and sample questions.
  • The case studies published in the current exam guide
  • Analyzing business and technical requirements
  • Designing solutions for each case study
  • Sample exam-style questions

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Earn your Google Professional Cloud Architect certificate

  • Certificate of completionIssued by CertOcean when you finish the training and assignments.
  • Official Google Cloud certificationAwarded by Google Cloud when you pass the exam. The course is built to get you there.
  • Show it to employersAdd it to your LinkedIn profile and resume.
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FAQ

Google Professional Cloud Architect course FAQs

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How much does the Google Professional Cloud Architect course cost?

The Google Professional Cloud Architect training costs $439, down from the regular $499 (you save 12%). It is a one-time payment in US dollars, and you can pay securely by card or PayPal.

What if I miss a Google Cloud class?

You won't miss any content. You can watch the recorded session or attend the same session in the next live batch.

What is the Professional Cloud Architect exam format?

The Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect exam lasts 2 hours and has 50 to 60 multiple-choice and multiple-select questions. Each exam includes 2 of the 4 published case studies, which make up 20 to 30% of the questions. The fee is US$200, and the certification is valid for 2 years.

Can I attend a free demo class before enrolling?

Yes. Ask for a free demo class through the form on this page or on WhatsApp, and we will invite you to a live session with a trainer before you pay. You can also watch a sample class recording to see how our classes run.

Who are the instructors for CertOcean's Google Cloud training?

Our Google Cloud instructors are domain experts with more than 10 years of experience. They are selected through a strict process and complete a training program before they teach.

Do you offer placement support after Google Cloud training?

Your LMS includes a resume builder tool that helps you create a strong resume in a few simple steps. The course combines theory with hands-on labs, so you can show real Google Cloud skills to employers.

Can I get help after the Google Cloud course ends?

Yes. We support learners even after they finish the course, and our team will help you with any technical or course-related questions.

How long is the Google Cloud Architect course?

The course has 36 hours of live online classes, run as 12 weekend sessions of 3 hours each, plus practical exercises after every class.

Will I get a certificate after the Google Professional Cloud Architect training?

Yes. You receive a CertOcean certificate of completion when you finish the training. The official Google Cloud certification is awarded by Google Cloud when you pass the exam, and this course prepares you for it.

What if I don't pass the Google Professional Cloud Architect exam?

Your enrollment is covered by CertOcean's pass or full refund guarantee. If you don't clear the exam, you can claim a full refund under the guarantee terms.

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