GCP Certification Training Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
A comprehensive, hands-on course designed to equip learners with foundational and advanced skills in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to prepare for the Professional Cloud Architect certification. The program spans approximately 5 weeks with a balanced mix of theory, practical labs, and exam-focused preparation. Learners will gain proficiency in core GCP services, identity management, networking, storage, security, and scalable architecture design through real-world scenarios and projects.
Module 1: Introduction to Google Cloud Platform
Estimated time: 6 hours
- GCP overview and core services
- Understanding global infrastructure and regions/zones
- Navigating the GCP Console
- Setting up billing accounts and project structure
Module 2: Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Estimated time: 6 hours
- Understanding IAM roles and permissions
- Configuring IAM policies
- Working with service accounts
- Applying least privilege access principles
Module 3: Compute Services in GCP
Estimated time: 12 hours
- Deploying and managing Compute Engine VMs
- Building applications with App Engine
- Orchestrating containers using Kubernetes Engine
- Comparing compute options for different workloads
Module 4: Networking in GCP
Estimated time: 12 hours
- Designing Virtual Private Clouds (VPC)
- Configuring subnets and firewall rules
- Implementing Cloud Load Balancing
- Connecting networks securely
Module 5: Storage & Databases
Estimated time: 6 hours
- Managing data with Cloud Storage
- Using Cloud SQL and Datastore for databases
- Querying data in BigQuery
- Selecting appropriate storage solutions
Module 6: Monitoring & Security
Estimated time: 6 hours
- Implementing Stackdriver Monitoring and Logging
- Setting up dashboards and alerts
- Data encryption and compliance best practices
- Securing GCP resources
Module 7: Designing Scalable Architectures
Estimated time: 12 hours
- Designing highly available and resilient systems
- Implementing autoscaling and load balancing
- Hybrid cloud integration patterns
- Cost optimization strategies
Module 8: Certification Preparation
Estimated time: 6 hours
- Understanding exam format and question types
- Reviewing key concepts and case studies
- Taking practice tests
- Applying study strategies for success
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with basic cloud computing concepts
- Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and networking
- Some experience with command-line tools or programming is beneficial
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Design secure, scalable, and highly available systems on GCP
- Configure and manage core GCP services including Compute, Storage, and Networking
- Implement identity and access management policies
- Monitor, secure, and optimize cloud environments
- Pass the Google Professional Cloud Architect certification exam