Beginner
Cloud Computing
Google Cloud Platform Essentials
Unlock your potential with this carefully crafted course on Google Cloud Platform Essentials. We've distilled years of industry experience into actionable lessons that you can apply immediately.
This course covers both theoretical foundations and practical applications. Each module builds on the previous one, ensuring a smooth learning journey.
Perfect for self-learners and professionals seeking to expand their skillset in the growing African tech ecosystem.
Course Syllabus
Week 1: Introduction & Setup
- Lesson 1: Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) Preview 20min
- Lesson 2: Regions, zones, and networking basics Preview 22min
- Lesson 3: Identity and access management 16min
- Lesson 4: Object storage and compute instances 24min
- Lesson 5: Serverless functions overview 12min
- Lesson 6: Cost awareness and budgets 9min
Week 2: Core Concepts
- Lesson 1: Design a simple cloud architecture 16min
- Lesson 2: Secure cloud workloads 21min
- Lesson 3: Automate provisioning 24min
- Lesson 4: Monitor cloud health 11min
- Lesson 5: Backup and disaster recovery 18min
- Lesson 6: Ship a cloud project end-to-end 9min
Week 3: Hands-On Practice
- Lesson 1: Design a simple cloud architecture 10min
- Lesson 2: Secure cloud workloads 21min
- Lesson 3: Automate provisioning 9min
- Lesson 4: Monitor cloud health 12min
- Lesson 5: Backup and disaster recovery 15min
Week 4: Intermediate Techniques
- Lesson 1: Design a simple cloud architecture 16min
- Lesson 2: Secure cloud workloads 10min
- Lesson 3: Automate provisioning 21min
- Lesson 4: Monitor cloud health 17min
Week 5: Advanced Topics
- Lesson 1: Design a simple cloud architecture 17min
- Lesson 2: Secure cloud workloads 23min
- Lesson 3: Automate provisioning 10min
- Lesson 4: Monitor cloud health 19min
Week 6: Real-World Projects
- Lesson 1: Design a simple cloud architecture 22min
- Lesson 2: Secure cloud workloads 15min
- Lesson 3: Automate provisioning 19min
- Lesson 4: Monitor cloud health 20min
Week 7: Best Practices
- Lesson 1: Design a simple cloud architecture 20min
- Lesson 2: Secure cloud workloads 15min
- Lesson 3: Automate provisioning 16min
- Lesson 4: Monitor cloud health 15min
- Lesson 5: Backup and disaster recovery 14min
- Lesson 6: Ship a cloud project end-to-end 10min