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Google Cloud Platform – GCP Certification Course

Intermediate4 Hours 9 Minutes50 Course Videos20 Test Questions

$249.00

Google Cloud Platform: GCP Certification Course teaches DevOps on Google Cloud, from CI/CD to App Engine, Kubernetes Engine and Cloud Run. For cloud and DevOps learners. 4 hours 9 minutes across 50 videos.

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The Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Certification Course teaches you how to build and run applications on Google Cloud using DevOps methods. It is for IT staff, developers and system administrators who want practical GCP skills as a step towards Google Cloud certification. The course runs for 4 hours 9 minutes over 50 videos, with 20 test questions.

What you will learn

  • Explain DevOps and pipelines and why they matter in the cloud
  • Describe continuous integration, delivery and deployment
  • Build and deploy apps on App Engine and scan them for security issues
  • Choose between App Engine and Kubernetes Engine
  • Create Kubernetes Engine clusters and deploy an app
  • Use Cloud SDK, Cloud Shell, Cloud Build and Artifact Registry
  • Run microservices with Cloud Functions and Cloud Run
  • Monitor services with Cloud Operations
  • Manage infrastructure as code with Deployment Manager

Course outline

  1. Course overview: what you will cover and what you need
  2. DevOps basics: pipelines, CI/CD and DevOps services on GCP
  3. App Engine PaaS: basics, demo and security scanner
  4. Kubernetes Engine overview: clusters and application demos
  5. DevOps developer tools: Cloud SDK, Cloud Shell, Cloud Build, Container Registry, Source Repositories and Artifact Registry
  6. Microservices: Cloud Functions and Cloud Run
  7. Management of DevOps services: Cloud Operations, service accounts, Cloud Endpoints and Apigee, workflows and Deployment Manager
  8. Resources and closeout: course summary and Google Cloud certification options

Who this course is for

  • IT professionals moving into cloud work
  • Developers deploying apps on Google Cloud
  • DevOps engineers and system administrators
  • Learners preparing for a Google Cloud certification

Before you start

Some past IT experience is useful, such as basic command-line use and a general idea of how apps are deployed. Newcomers can still follow along, as each service is explained before the demo.

Jobs this course supports

  • Cloud Engineer
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Site Reliability Engineer
  • Cloud Developer
  • System Administrator

Skill level

Intermediate

Duration

4 Hours 9 Minutes

Videos

50 Course Videos

Questions

20 Test Questions

Prerequisites

Some IT or cloud experience helps, but the course is friendly to newcomers.

Best for

Cloud engineers, DevOps engineers, developers, system administrators

Topics covered

DevOps and CI/CD, App Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Build and developer tools, Cloud Functions and Cloud Run, Cloud Operations, Deployment Manager

Format

Online video lessons with demos, self-paced

Language

English

Closed captions

Yes

Certificate

StemBoss Certificate of Completion

What is inside this course

8 modules and 50 lessons. Here is the full outline.

Module 1: Course Overview2 lessons
  1. Course Overview
  2. Course PreReqs
Module 2: DevOps Basics7 lessons
  1. DevOps Fundamentals
  2. What is DevOps
  3. What are Pipelines
  4. Continuous Integration and Delivery
  5. Continuous Deployment
  6. Whiteboard Build Services
  7. Demo - DevOps Services on GCP
Module 3: App Engine PaaS5 lessons
  1. App Engine
  2. App Engine Basics
  3. App Engine Demo
  4. App Engine Security Scanner Demo
  5. App Engine or Kubenetes Engine
Module 4: Kubenetes Engine Overview6 lessons
  1. Kubenetes Engine
  2. Kubernetes Basics
  3. What is Kubenetes Engine
  4. Demo - Kubenetes Engine Clusters Demo
  5. Kubenetes Engine Application Demo
  6. Kubenetes Engine Whiteboard
Module 5: DevOps Developer Tools8 lessons
  1. DevOps Services & Tools
  2. Demo - Cloud SDK
  3. Demo - Cloud Shell
  4. Demo - Cloud Build
  5. Demo - Container Registry
  6. Demo - Cloud Source Repositories
  7. Demo - Private Catalog
  8. Demo - Artifact Registry
Module 6: Microservices5 lessons
  1. Microservices
  2. Demo - Cloud Watch
  3. Cloud Functions-Cloud Run
  4. Demo - Cloud Functions
  5. Demo - Cloud Run
Module 7: Management of your DevOps Services11 lessons
  1. Management and Monitoring
  2. Cloud Operations
  3. Demo - Cloud Operations
  4. Service Accounts
  5. Cloud Endpoints and Apigee
  6. Demo - Workflows and Cloud Tasks
  7. Demo - Recommendation Engine
  8. Infrastructure as Code (IaaC)
  9. Deployment Manager
  10. Demo - Deployment Manager
  11. Demo - Cloud Marketplace
Module 8: Resources and Closeout6 lessons
  1. Resources and Closeout
  2. Course Summary
  3. DevOps Roles and Salary Demand
  4. Additional Resources
  5. Google Cloud Platform Certification
  6. Course Closeout

Your learning path

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Frequently asked questions

Which Google Cloud services does this course cover?

It covers App Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Build, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, Cloud Operations and Deployment Manager, along with tools such as Cloud SDK and Cloud Shell.

Is this course focused on DevOps?

Yes. It teaches Google Cloud through a DevOps lens, covering pipelines, CI/CD, microservices and infrastructure as code.

Should I use App Engine or Kubernetes Engine?

App Engine suits simple apps where Google manages the servers. Kubernetes Engine gives more control over containers. The course explains how to choose.

Do I need cloud experience first?

Some IT experience helps, but the course explains each service before showing it in a demo, so motivated beginners can keep up.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. You get a StemBoss Certificate of Completion when you finish the course.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, within 14 days if you have completed less than 20% of the course. See our refund policy for details. Read the refund policy.

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