Networking in Google Cloud: Fundamentals Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview (80-120 words) describing structure and time commitment.
Module 1: Welcome to Networking in Google Cloud
Estimated time: 0.03 hours
- Course structure
- Context in specialization
- Orientation video
Module 2: VPC Networking Fundamentals
Estimated time: 1 hour
- VPC basics
- IP addressing
- Static and dynamic routing
- Multiple NICs
- Cloud DNS
Module 3: Controlling Access to VPC Networks
Estimated time: 1 hour
- IAM roles
- Firewall rules fundamentals
- Configuring access controls
Module 4: Sharing Networks Across Projects
Estimated time: 1 hour
- Shared VPC vs VPC peering
- Benefits and trade-offs of network sharing
- Implementing VPC peering
Module 5: Network Monitoring & Logging
Estimated time: 1 hour
- Enabling VPC flow logs
- Using Stackdriver and Cloud Monitoring
- Troubleshooting network activity
Prerequisites
- Intermediate understanding of networking concepts
- Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Basic experience with cloud infrastructure
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Configure and manage VPCs, subnets, and routers
- Use Cloud DNS for traffic steering and regional load balancing
- Implement IAM-based access controls and firewall policies
- Share networks across projects using Shared VPC and VPC peering
- Monitor and troubleshoot VPC networks using logging tools