GCP: Compute and Networking

GCP: Compute and Networking is the first course of Exam Prep: Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect Specialization. This course prepares learners to become confident cloud architects by mastering the skills required to design, build, and manage secure and scalable solutions using Google Cloud. Through a combination of practical labs, architectural walkthroughs, and guided demos, learners will gain hands-on experience with core services like Compute Engine, VPC, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Run, App Engine, and Cloud Functions. You'll learn how to architect resilient systems, manage network configurations, implement load balancing, and monitor infrastructure using real-world scenarios. The course is designed not just to help you pass the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification exam, but to think like an enterprise architect. This course is ideal for: - Cloud engineers and DevOps professionals moving into architecture roles. - System administrators and solution architects aiming to validate their GCP skills. - IT professionals seeking to grow into high-impact cloud design and governance roles. - Anyone who wants to master how to design scalable, secure, and resilient solutions on Google Cloud. By the end of the course, you will be able to: - Understand and deploy core GCP compute services. - Design and implement secure virtual networks. - Monitor, scale, and troubleshoot GCP network and compute workloads.