Google Cloud Fundamentals

Course

Build your foundational knowledge in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Master essential tools, explore core compute services, and optimize cloud storage for efficiency.

Beginner

3 weeks

Completion Certificate

Last Updated May 23, 2024

Skills you'll learn:

Google cloud fundamentals • Virtualization for cloud • Data storage • Google cloud platform proficiency

Prerequisites:

Basic computer literacy • Command line interface basics

Course Lessons

Lesson 1

Google Cloud Fundamentals: Essentials

Welcome to Google Cloud Essentials! You'll navigate the Google Cloud Console, use Google Cloud Shell and gcloud CLI. Through hands-on labs, you'll gain practical experience and essential GCP skills.

Lesson 2

Google Cloud Fundamentals: Compute Services

Explore the backbone of GCP's computing power. Deploy virtual machines, build scalable web apps, leverage serverless functions, and conquer containerization with Kubernetes.

Lesson 3

Google Cloud Fundamentals: Storage

The Cloud Storage lesson covers data storage, retrieval, and management. Learn to create buckets, upload files, set permissions, manage data lifecycles, and integrate with other Google Cloud services.

Taught By The Best

Valerie Scarlata

Senior Technical Content Developer at Udacity

Valerie is a Sr. Technical Content Developer at Udacity who has developed and taught a broad range of computing curricula for multiple colleges and universities. She is a former professor and software engineer for over 10 years specializing in web, mobile, voice assistant, and full-stack application development.

Karen Hebel

Technical Content Developer at Udacity

Karen Hebel, an AWS-certified Technical Content Developer at Udacity, specializes in cloud computing, data science, and AI. With a strong background in EdTech and a passion for generative AI, she excels in creating engaging educational content, leveraging her diverse experience to drive innovation and learner engagement.

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