Course Overview
This course introduces the core concepts of cloud computing and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Learners will gain a foundational understanding of GCP services, cloud architecture, security, pricing, and management tools. The course focuses on practical concepts and real-world use cases to help beginners confidently start their journey with Google Cloud.
Course Content
Module 1: Cloud Computing Basics
What is cloud computing?
Benefits of cloud computing
IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
Public, private, and hybrid cloud
Cloud use cases
Module 2: Introduction to Google Cloud Platform
Overview of Google Cloud
GCP global infrastructure (regions, zones)
Projects, resources, and billing accounts
Google Cloud Console overview
Module 3: Identity & Access Management (IAM)
GCP IAM concepts
Users, roles, and permissions
Service accounts
Best practices for access control
Module 4: Compute Services
Compute Engine (virtual machines)
App Engine overview
Cloud Functions introduction
Use cases for compute services
Module 5: Storage Services
Cloud Storage (buckets and classes)
Persistent Disks
Filestore overview
Data storage use cases
Module 6: Networking Basics
Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
Subnets and IP addressing
Firewall rules
Load balancing overview
Module 7: Databases & Data Services
Cloud SQL
Firestore
BigQuery overview
Choosing the right database
Module 8: Security & Compliance
Shared responsibility model
Encryption at rest and in transit
Security Command Center overview
Compliance standards
Module 9: Monitoring & Management
Cloud Monitoring and Logging
Error reporting
Resource management basics
Cost management overview
Module 10: Hands-On Labs & Use Cases
Creating a GCP project
Launching a virtual machine
Creating a Cloud Storage bucket
Basic cloud architecture example
