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Cloud Architect Learning Path

9 Courses
23 Hours
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The foundation of Professional Cloud Architect mastery is with the real-world job role of the cloud architect. Along with relevant experience, the training in this learning path can help support your preparation.

For more information about the exam and to register for, and pass the official Google Cloud certification exam, visit cloud.google.com/certification/cloud-architect.

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Preparing for Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) Exam

Along with relevant experience, the training in this learning path will help you prepare for the Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) exam, better understand the areas covered by the exam, and navigate the recommended resources: https://cloud.google.com/certification/cloud-architect.

For more information about the exam and to register for, and pass the official Google Cloud certification exam, visit cloud.google.com/certification/cloud-architect.

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What You'll Learn
  • Compute Engine
  • Data Storage Services
  • Google App Engine
  • Google Kubernetes Engine
  • Networking and VPCs
  • Load Balancing
  • Logging, Monitoring, and Debugging
  • IAM
  • Managed Instance Groups
  • Deployment
  • Billing
  • Security
Prerequisites
  • Learners should be familiar with the fundamentals of cloud computing and relevant practical experience. Recommended having 3+ years of industry experience including 1+ years designing and managing solutions using Google Cloud to attempt the Professional Cloud Architect exam.
Related topics
  • Cloud Computing
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Cloud Development
  • Networking
  • Compute
  • Storage
  • Security
  • Application Development
  • Kubernetes
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