Course Overview

This course prepares learners to become Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architects, one of the most in-demand roles in cloud computing. Through real-world case studies, hands-on labs, and scenario-based learning, you’ll master the skills needed to design, develop, and manage secure, scalable, and reliable solutions on Google Cloud.

By the end of this training, you will be able to confidently apply architectural best practices, guide cloud adoption strategies, and prepare to pass the Google Professional Cloud Architect exam.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

Design and plan Google Cloud solution architectures that align with business and technical requirements.

Implement and manage compute, storage, and networking resources across hybrid and multicloud environments.

Apply best practices for security, compliance, and governance using IAM, encryption, and organizational policies.

Optimize processes for performance, cost, and reliability using CI/CD, monitoring, and disaster recovery strategies.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Google Cloud & Certification Path

• Overview of Google Cloud services and global infrastructure

• Role of the Professional Cloud Architect

• Exam guide, format, and strategies

Overview of Google Cloud services and global infrastructure

Role of the Professional Cloud Architect

Exam guide, format, and strategies

Module 2: Designing and Planning Cloud Solution Architectures

• Translating business requirements into cloud solutions

• Choosing compute, storage, and networking resources

• Creating migration strategies and future-proof designs

• Case study walkthroughs

Translating business requirements into cloud solutions

Choosing compute, storage, and networking resources

Creating migration strategies and future-proof designs

Case study walkthroughs

Module 3: Managing and Provisioning Cloud Infrastructure

• Hybrid and multicloud networking

• Configuring storage and lifecycle management

• Compute provisioning with GCE, GKE, and serverless platforms

• Infrastructure automation and orchestration

Hybrid and multicloud networking

Configuring storage and lifecycle management

Compute provisioning with GCE, GKE, and serverless platforms

Infrastructure automation and orchestration

Module 4: Designing for Security and Compliance

• Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• Encryption, secrets management, VPC Service Controls

• Regulatory compliance (HIPAA, PCI, GDPR, SOC 2)

• Logging, auditing, and organizational policies

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Encryption, secrets management, VPC Service Controls

Regulatory compliance (HIPAA, PCI, GDPR, SOC 2)

Logging, auditing, and organizational policies

Module 5: Optimizing Technical and Business Processes

• SDLC and CI/CD best practices

• Cost optimization and resource efficiency

• Business continuity and disaster recovery

• Stakeholder and change management

SDLC and CI/CD best practices

Cost optimization and resource efficiency

Business continuity and disaster recovery

Stakeholder and change management

Module 6: Managing Implementation & Operations

• Supporting DevOps and API management

• Cloud SDK, Cloud Shell, and service emulators

• Monitoring, logging, and alerting with Google Cloud Operations Suite

• Release management and ensuring solution reliability

Supporting DevOps and API management

Cloud SDK, Cloud Shell, and service emulators

Monitoring, logging, and alerting with Google Cloud Operations Suite

Release management and ensuring solution reliability

Hands-On Practice

• Case studies (EHR Healthcare, Mountkirk Games, TerramEarth, Helicopter Racing League)

• Google Cloud console labs and simulations

• Architecture design exercises and whiteboarding sessions

Case studies (EHR Healthcare, Mountkirk Games, TerramEarth, Helicopter Racing League)

Google Cloud console labs and simulations

Architecture design exercises and whiteboarding sessions

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of IT and cloud computing

• Familiarity with Google Cloud services (Compute Engine, IAM, VPC, Cloud Storage)

• Recommended: 1+ year of hands-on experience with Google Cloud solutions

Basic understanding of IT and cloud computing

Familiarity with Google Cloud services (Compute Engine, IAM, VPC, Cloud Storage)

Recommended: 1+ year of hands-on experience with Google Cloud solutions

Who Should Enroll

• Cloud Architects and Engineers

• IT Professionals and Solution Designers

• DevOps Engineers and System Administrators

• Anyone preparing for the Google Professional Cloud Architect exam

Cloud Architects and Engineers

IT Professionals and Solution Designers

DevOps Engineers and System Administrators

Anyone preparing for the Google Professional Cloud Architect exam