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Hello Cloud Gurus, Welcome to our Introduction to Google Cloud Course. Within this course, you can expect to learn the foundations of Google Cloud such as Identity and Access Management, Compute Engine instances, storage, and networking. We get hands on with some services as well such as Cloud Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and more. If you are new to Google Cloud and you want to see how the platform and services work, then this is the course for you! To get the most out of this course you should have an understanding of cloud concepts, as we will be covering the basics of GCP but not the cloud itself. If you have any questions, jump in our community forum. We encourage you to reach out and work with others in the community on a similar journey.

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Teaches Google Cloud Platform basics, which is standard in cloud computing
Develops practical skills in core services like Cloud Pub/Sub and Cloud SQL
Provides a solid foundation for those new to Google Cloud
Assumes understanding of cloud concepts but not of Google Cloud Platform specifically

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Introduction to Google Cloud with these activities:
Review CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Guide
Review the fundamentals of cloud computing to refresh your knowledge and solidfy your understanding of core concepts.
Browse courses on Cloud Concepts
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  • Read Chapters 1-3 of the textbook
  • Complete the practice questions at the end of each chapter
Join a GCP Community Study Group
Engage with fellow learners in a study group to discuss course topics and exchange knowledge, fostering a collaborative learning environment that enhances understanding.
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  • Find or create a study group within the GCP community
  • Participate in regular study sessions
  • Collaborate on problem-solving and knowledge sharing
Create a Cloud-hosted Web Application Using GCP App Engine
Build a practical web application on GCP App Engine to apply your understanding of Google Cloud services and reinforce your learning.
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  • Follow the tutorial on the GCP App Engine website
  • Deploy your web application to the cloud
  • Test and evaluate the performance of your web application
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Solve GCP Architect Practice Questions
Test your understanding of GCP architecture concepts by solving practice questions, reinforcing your knowledge and identifying areas for improvement.
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  • Access practice questions from reputable sources
  • Attempt the practice questions and evaluate your performance
  • Review incorrect answers and focus on strengthening those concepts
Create a Blog Post on GCP Best Practices
Write a blog post summarizing best practices for using GCP services to solidify your understanding and share your knowledge with the community, reinforcing retention and promoting active learning.
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  • Research and gather information on GCP best practices
  • Write a comprehensive blog post outlining the best practices
  • Publish the blog post on a relevant platform
Develop a Cloud Data Pipeline Using Google Cloud Dataflow
Create a real-world data pipeline to gain hands-on experience in transforming and analyzing data using Google Cloud Dataflow, strengthening your skills in data engineering.
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  • Design the data pipeline workflow
  • Implement the data pipeline using Cloud Dataflow
  • Test and validate the data pipeline
  • Write a technical report documenting the pipeline
Contribute to Open-Source GCP Projects
Make contributions to open-source GCP projects to gain practical experience, demonstrate your skills, and contribute to the wider GCP community while deepening your understanding.
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  • Identify open-source GCP projects that align with your interests
  • Review the project documentation and codebase
  • Identify areas where you can contribute
  • Submit pull requests with your contributions

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Learners who complete Introduction to Google Cloud will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Reading list

We've selected five books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Introduction to Google Cloud.
Comprehensive guide to GCP and has more depth than the materials in the course. Having knowledge of the topics covered in this book will greatly enhance understanding of course topics.
Comprehensive guide to Kubernetes, which container orchestration platform that enhances the management and scalability of cloud-based workloads.
Valuable reference tool for understanding the concepts of designing and building data-intensive applications on platforms like GCP.
Provides a comprehensive overview of GCP, from its history and architecture to its various services and pricing models.
Provides insights into the principles and practices of site reliability engineering, which is an important aspect of managing and operating cloud-based systems like GCP.

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