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Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Cloud Computing Fundamentals

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Overview

The first course in Google Cloud Computing Foundations Professional Certificate provides an overview of cloud computing, ways to use Google Cloud, and different compute options.

What you'll learn

  • Discuss what the cloud is and why it’s a technological and business game changer.
  • Describe the different ways a user can interact with Google Cloud.
  • Discover the different compute options in Google Cloud.

Syllabus 4

  1. Welcome to the Course
  2. So, What’s the Cloud Anyway?
  3. Start with a Solid Platform
  4. Use Google Cloud to Build Your Apps

Skills you'll practise

Cloud ComputingGoogle CloudGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
  • A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
  • From Google, a well-regarded name.
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (4 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

  • Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
  • Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
  • Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
  • Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.

Some points apply to every course of this kind; see how we rank.

Free to audit

  • Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
  • Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate $149). Audit access may end after the course closes.

Taught by

  • Google Cloud TrainingCourse Team

Google is in Tier 2: excellent universities and the companies that build the technology of our institution ranking (88/100). They build what they teach.

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