Whether you are preparing to take the Associate Cloud Engineer certificate exam or are just interested in deepening your knowledge of Google Cloud technologies, this course will teach you all you need to know to pass the exam but also to equip you with the fundamental skills to excel as a Google Cloud engineer. Author and trainer Victor Dantas takes you through the vast landscape of Google Cloud services and how to use those services to deploy applications, monitor operations, and manage enterprise solutions on GCP.
Google Cloud Platform Associate Cloud Engineer
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Set up a cloud solution environment
Plan and configure a cloud solution
Deploy and implement a cloud solution
Ensure successful operation of a cloud solution
Configure access and security
Skills you'll gain
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September 2025
Assessments
23 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 6 modules in this course
In this module, you’ll get an overview of the exam. You’ll go through the exam objectives and learn about some of the practical details you need to know for taking the exam. By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of what to expect.
What's included
4 videos
In this module, you’ll explore some fundamental tasks you need to perform as a cloud engineer. You’ll set up cloud projects and accounts, manage billing configuration, and install and configure the command line interface. If you’re starting a new job as a Google Cloud engineer, these are likely some of the first things you’ll be responsible for.
What's included
19 videos3 assignments
In this module, you’ll take a deeper dive into the platform. You’ll learn how to plan and estimate Google Cloud product use, configure compute resources, choose and set up data storage options, and manage network resources.
What's included
17 videos4 assignments
In this module, you’ll work through common hands-on tasks as a cloud engineer using Google Cloud solutions. You’ll deploy and implement virtual machines, compute platforms, databases, network resources, and use infrastructure as code.
What's included
37 videos7 assignments
In this module, you will focus on operating and maintaining solutions you have implemented. You’ll learn how to manage compute, data, and networking resources, as well as how to use monitoring and logging—two crucial tools for successful operations.
What's included
50 videos6 assignments
In this module, you’ll focus on securing access to Google Cloud resources. You’ll start by managing identity and access management, then move on to handling service accounts.
What's included
16 videos3 assignments
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