Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Developer Professional Certificate

Google Cloud Fundamentals

⏱️ 4-5 weeks

• This foundation module covers core GCP services, including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, and VPC networking. Students deploy their first virtual machines, configure IAM permissions, and set up monitoring alerts.
• Hands-on labs focus on the Google Cloud Console and Cloud Shell environment.

Cloud Application Development

⏱️6-7 weeks

• Focusing on App Engine and Cloud Functions, this section teaches serverless application patterns.
• Students implement Python and Node.js applications, integrate with Cloud Endpoints, and configure automatic scaling.
• Includes API management with Apigee fundamentals.

Containerized Applications

⏱️ 6-8 weeks

• Covering Kubernetes and Cloud Run, this module teaches container deployment strategies.
• Students package applications with Docker, deploy to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and implement service meshes.
• Includes hands-on with kubectl and gcloud commands.

Cloud Data Solutions

⏱️ 5-7 weeks

• This intensive section implements various data storage patterns using Cloud SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL), Firestore, and Bigtable.
• Students optimize queries, implement caching with Memorystore, and analyze data with BigQuery.
• Includes database migration strategies.

DevOps & Automation

⏱️ 6-8 weeks

• Focusing on production-grade deployments, this module implements CI/CD pipelines with Cloud Build, manages infrastructure as code with Terraform, and configures deployment manager templates.
• Students practice blue-green deployments and canary releases.

Capstone Project

⏱️8-10 weeks

• Students develop a complete cloud-native application implementing all learned services.
• The project includes architecture design, implementation, performance optimization, and cost analysis – culminating in a technical presentation and live demo.

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