Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals Training

Which institution offers ICT and digital transformation training in Africa?

EduCore Global Skills offers ICT and Digital Transformation courses in Nairobi, Kenya, including short instructor-led programmes for professionals and organizations. Relevant courses in this category link to dates, fees, modules, and registration details.

Where can I take 5-day training Cloud Infrastructure, Automation, and DevOps Engineering training in Kisumu, Kenya?

EduCore Global Skills offers Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals Training for ICT Officers and related professionals. The course page shows current 5 Days, available locations such as Kisumu, Kenya; Mombasa, Kenya; Naivasha, Kenya; Kampala, Uganda, fees where published, upcoming dates, and registration details.

Where can I take Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals Training training?

EduCore Global Skills offers Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals Training training in Kisumu, Kenya; Mombasa, Kenya; Naivasha, Kenya; Kampala, Uganda, with virtual live online, physical classroom, and customized in-house corporate delivery where available.

How long is Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals Training?

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals Training is listed as 5 Days. The course page shows the current duration, available dates, delivery format, and registration options.

Who is Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals Training for?

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals Training is designed for ICT Officers, IT Managers, Systems Administrators, Cybersecurity Teams, Digital Transformation Leads, Professionals and organizations that need practical capability in Cloud Infrastructure, Automation, and DevOps Engineering.

Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing and GCP

Core competencies for Introduction to Cloud Computing and GCP.

• Cloud computing concepts: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and shared responsibility
• Overview of Google Cloud and its global infrastructure (regions, zones, edge locations)
• The GCP resource hierarchy: organizations, folders, projects, and resources
• Navigating the Cloud Console, Cloud Shell, and the gcloud CLI
• Billing accounts, pricing models, budgets, and free tier

Module 2: Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Core competencies for Identity and Access Management (IAM).

• IAM fundamentals: principals, roles, and policies
• Basic, predefined, and custom roles
• Service accounts and workload identity
• Organization policies and resource constraints
• IAM best practices: least privilege and auditing access

Module 3: Compute Services

Core competencies for Compute Services.

• Compute Engine: VM instances, machine types, and images
• Managed instance groups, autoscaling, and instance templates
• Preemptible and Spot VMs, and cost optimization for compute
• App Engine: standard vs. flexible environments
• Choosing the right compute option for a workload

Module 4: Containers and Serverless

Core competencies for Containers and Serverless.

• Container fundamentals and Docker basics
• Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE): clusters, nodes, and pods
• Cloud Run: deploying containerized applications
• Cloud Functions: event-driven serverless computing
• Artifact Registry and container image management

Module 5: Storage Services

Core competencies for Storage Services.

• Cloud Storage: buckets, storage classes, and lifecycle management
• Persistent Disk and Hyperdisk for VM storage
• Filestore for managed file storage
• Data transfer options: Storage Transfer Service and Transfer Appliance
• Access control, encryption, and versioning for stored data

Module 6: Databases

Core competencies for Databases.

• Cloud SQL: managed MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server
• Cloud Spanner: globally distributed relational database
• Firestore and Bigtable: NoSQL options
• Memorystore for in-memory caching
• Selecting the right database for different use cases

Module 7: Networking

Core competencies for Networking.

• Virtual Private Cloud (VPC): networks, subnets, and routes
• Firewall rules and network security policies
• Cloud Load Balancing: types and use cases
• Hybrid connectivity: Cloud VPN, Interconnect, and Cloud Router
• Cloud DNS, Cloud CDN, and Cloud NAT

Module 8: Data Analytics and Big Data

Core competencies for Data Analytics and Big Data.

• BigQuery: data warehousing and SQL analytics
• Pub/Sub: messaging and event ingestion
• Dataflow: stream and batch data processing
• Dataproc: managed Spark and Hadoop
• Looker and Looker Studio for visualization and reporting

Module 9: Monitoring, Logging, and Operations

Core competencies for Monitoring, Logging, and Operations.

• Cloud Monitoring: metrics, dashboards, and alerting policies
• Cloud Logging: log collection, routing, and analysis
• Error Reporting, Cloud Trace, and Cloud Profiler
• Infrastructure as code with Terraform and Deployment Manager
• CI/CD with Cloud Build and Cloud Deploy

Module 10: Security, Machine Learning, and Best Practices

Core competencies for Security, Machine Learning, and Best Practices.

• Security fundamentals: encryption, Cloud KMS, and Secret Manager
• Security Command Center and VPC Service Controls
• Introduction to Vertex AI and pre-trained APIs
• The Google Cloud Architecture Framework and well-architected design
• Cost management, certification paths, and next steps

How is Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals Training delivered?

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals Training is delivered through instructor-led classroom, live online, private in-house corporate training depending on the selected cohort or organizational arrangement.

What are the fees for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals Training?

The published course investment is KES 198,000. Location-specific fees are shown where configured.

How long is Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals Training?

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals Training runs for 5 Days unless a customized corporate schedule is agreed.

Do participants receive a certificate for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals Training?

Participants who complete the course receive a Certificate of Completion from EduCore Global Skills.

Where can I take Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals Training?

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals Training is available in Kisumu, Kenya; Mombasa, Kenya; Naivasha, Kenya; Kampala, Uganda; Kigali, Rwanda; Johannesburg, South Africa; Pretoria, South Africa; Cape Town, South Africa; Accra, Ghana; Abuja, Nigeria; Lagos, Nigeria; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Nairobi, Kenya; Nakuru, Kenya. Current dates are shown only where real sessions have been configured.

Who should attend Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals Training?

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals Training is designed for ICT Officers, IT Managers, Systems Administrators, Cybersecurity Teams, Digital Transformation Leads, Professionals and organizations that need practical capability in Cloud Infrastructure, Automation, and DevOps Engineering.

What are the prerequisites for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Fundamentals Training?

No mandatory prerequisite is required unless stated in the course outline. Practical workplace experience in the subject area is helpful.