• Program Fees

    $ 1,899

    As low as $ 190/month

  • Application closes on

    22 Feb, 2025

  • Program duration

    15 weeks (5 hrs/week)

  • Learning Format

    Live, Online, Interactive

Why Join this Program

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    Program Certificate

    Program completion certificate from Google Cloud and Simplilearn.

    Program completion certificate from Google Cloud and Simplilearn.

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    Official Self-Learning Content

    Learn Google Cloud architecture from Google experts.

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    Hands-on Practice

    30+ Official Google Cloud labs and case studies

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    Industry Recognition

    Demonstrate your technical proficiency in cloud architecture.

Take the first step to your goals

Lifetime access to self-paced e learning content

Corporate Training

Enterprise training for teams

Global Career Opportunities

Cloud computing is one of the fastest-growing industries, and the demand for cloud professionals is high. According to a 2023 report, cloud computing employment opportunities will grow by 15 percent in the ten years between 2021 and 2031.

Industry Hiring Demand

People take upskilling courses

42%

Jobs growth from 2021 to 2031

15%

Google Cloud Market Share

11%

Top Companies Hiring

Google Cloud Architect Course Overview

This course prepares learners for Google’s Professional Cloud Architect Certification. Learn to design and develop cloud solutions from Google certified instructors. Boost your exam prep with real-life simulations on Google Cloud labs, live classes for key modules, mentoring sessions and practice quizzes. Excel in your career with Generative AI on Cloud.

Key Features

  • Official self-paced content from Google Cloud
  • Modules with hands-on lab sessions
  • Live online classes and mentorship sessions by industry experts
  • Program completion certificate from Google Cloud and Simplilearn
  • GenAI module to manage AI-powered solutions on Cloud
  • Sharpen your skills with quizzes
  • Simplilearn Career Service helps you get noticed by top hiring companies
  • Community forum to connect with peers
  • Dedicated cohort manager for personalized support

Google Cloud Architect Program Advantage

This program equips you with a deep understanding of Google Cloud tools. Learn cloud computing best practices with hands-on labs and live classes. Develop the expertise to succeed in the Professional Cloud Architect Certification Exam.

  • Program Certificate

    Collaboration with Google Cloud

    • Program completion certificate from Google Cloud and Simplilearn.
    • Deep understanding of Cloud Tools with official Google Cloud content
    • Hands on learning with Google Cloud labs

Google Cloud Architect Course Details

This comprehensive program starts with the foundational concepts of Google Cloud and moves into an in-depth understanding of cloud architecture. You will implement solution elements and gain practical skills through hands-on official Google Labs with expert-led instruction.

Learning Path

  • Program Induction

    Welcome to the Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect training program, a collaborative effort between Google Cloud and Simplilearn. This optional induction session is designed to provide you with the essential information needed to successfully navigate and excel in this training course.

  • Preparing for your Professional Cloud Architect Journey
    • List the five domains covered on the Professional Cloud Architect certification exam.
    • Identify gaps in your knowledge and skills for each domain and create a study plan.
  • Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure
    • Identify the purpose and value of Google Cloud products and services.
    • Define how infrastructure is organized and controlled in Google Cloud.
    • Explain how to create a basic infrastructure in Google Cloud.
    • Select and use Google Cloud storage options.
  • Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation
    • Interact with the Google Cloud console and Cloud Shell.
    • Deploy solutions using Google Cloud Marketplace.
    • Implement VPC networks and firewall rules.
    • Create and customize VM instances using Compute Engine.
  • Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services
    • Administer identity and access management for resources.
    • Implement data storage services in Google Cloud.
    • Manage and examine billing of Google Cloud resources.
    • Monitor resources using Google Cloud's operations suite.
  • Elastic Google Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation
    • Connect your infrastructure to Google Cloud.
    • Configure load balancers and autoscaling for VM instances.
    • Automate the deployment of Google Cloud infrastructure services.
    • Leverage managed services in Google Cloud.
       
  • Reliable Google Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process
    • Define Application requirements and express them as KPIs, SLO's and SLI's.
    • Identify correct microservice boundaries and storage services.
    • Choose the right Google Cloud deployment services for your applications.
    • Monitor service level objectives and costs.
  • Getting Started with Google Kubernetes Engine
    • Discuss the differences among Google Cloud computing platforms.
    • Discuss the components and architecture of Kubernetes.
    • Identify how Google manages Kubernetes orchestration.
    • Create and manage Google Kubernetes Engine clusters using the Google Cloud console and gcloud/kubectl commands.
  • Logging and Monitoring in Google Cloud
    • Explain the purpose and capabilities of Google Cloud’s operations suite.
    • Implement monitoring for multiple cloud projects.
    • Create effective monitoring dashboards and alerts.
    • Create alerting policies, uptime checks and alerts. Explain how to collect logs using Cloud Logging and export for further analysis.
  • Observability in Google Cloud
    • Install and manage Ops Agent to collect logs for Compute Engine.
    • Explain Cloud Operations for GKE. Analyze VPC Flow Logs and firewall rules logs.
    • Analyze resource utilization cost for monitoring related components within Google Cloud
  • Generative AI on Cloud
    • Define generative AI.
    • Explain how generative AI works.
    • Describe generative AI models.
    • Model training, evaluation, and validation.
    • Model deployment, scaling, monitoring, maintenance and more.
  • Sample Questions

    The Cloud Architect sample questions will familiarize you with the format of exam questions and example content that may be covered on the exam.

    The sample questions do not represent the range of topics or level of difficulty of questions presented on the exam. Performance on the sample questions should not be used to predict your Cloud Architect exam result.

Electives:
  • PCA - Office Hours

    Experts will respond to any questions or concerns you may have regarding the course material in this module.

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15+ Skills Covered

  • Designing and Planning Solutions
  • Deployment and Implementation
  • Load Balancing
  • Logging and Monitoring
  • Virtual Private Network VPN
  • Autoscaling
  • Security and Identity
  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • Cloud Console
  • Cloud Security
  • Cloud Key Management
  • Reliability
  • Cloud Monitoring
  • Cloud Logging
  • Cost Optimization

An Immersive Learning Experience

Peer to Peer engagement

Get the real classroom experience. Interact with learners and engage with mentors in real-time via Slack.

Flexi Learn

Missed a class? Access recordings to always maintain learning progress and keep up with your cohort.

Mentoring session(s)

Expert guidance sessions from mentors for doubt clarifications, project assistance, and learning support.

Learning Support

Get a dedicated Cohort Manager for all your queries and help you succeed at every learning step.

Peer to Peer engagement
Get the real classroom experience. Interact with learners and engage with mentors in real-time via Slack.
Flexi Learn
Mentoring session(s)
Learning Support

Program Trainers

  • Amit Singh Chowdhery

    Amit Singh Chowdhery

    17 Years

    Technical Architect

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Join the growing Cloud industry

The global cloud computing market is poised for significant expansion, driven by the adoption of AI, ML, big data, edge computing, and 5G.

Job IconUSD 1.44 Trillion

The cloud computing market size by 2029 (Source)

Source: Mordor Intelligence
Job Icon16.4%

Estimated CAGR during 2024-2029 (Source)

Source: Mordor Intelligence
Job Icon356,700

Yearly job openings in cloud computing from 2023-2033 (Source)

Source: US BLS

Batch Profile

This course is tailored for professionals with cloud experience, including designing and managing solutions on Google Cloud.

  • Industry
    The class consists of learners from excellent organizations and diverse industries
    Industry
    Information Technology - 34.10%Computer Software - 12.3%Banking - 5.1%Telecommunications - 4.6%Financial Services - 2.6%Others - 41.3%
    Companies
    VMware
    TCS
    Accenture
    Infosys
    Cognizant
    Amazon
    Capegemini
    Mindtree
    Wipro
    Bank of America
    Oracle
    Deloitte

Admission Details

Eligibility Criteria

For admission into this Google Professional Cloud Architect course, candidates:

Must have a bachelor's degree.
3+ years of industry experience. (Google Recommended)
1+ years of Google Cloud experience (Google Recommended).

Admission Fee & Financing

The admission fee for this program is $ 1,899

Financing Options

We are dedicated to making our programs accessible. We are committed to helping you find a way to budget for this program and offer a variety of financing options to make it more economical.

Total Program Fee

$ 1,899

Pay In Installments, as low as

$ 190/month

You can pay monthly installments for Post Graduate Programs using Splitit, ClimbCredit or Klarna payment option with low APR and no hidden fees.

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Google Cloud Architect Course FAQs

  • What background knowledge is necessary for taking up this program?

    This program is designed for cloud architects with experience in designing, planning, and managing robust cloud solutions. Foundation in cloud concepts, networking, and system administration is essential.

  • Is this program self-paced or live?

    The entire course is self-paced along with the flexibility to join the live classes for key modules.

  • How long does it take to complete this program?

    This Professional certificate training program is designed to be completed within 15 weeks, with a recommended study pace of around five hours per week. Learners have access to the program's content and labs for six months from the date of enrollment.

  • What if I miss any live training sessions?

    While attending live sessions allows you to ask questions in real-time, recordings of all sessions are available for enrolled learners.

  • Do I need to take all the modules in a specific order?

    The platform allows for flexibility in course order. However, we recommend following the prescribed sequence for core courses, beginning with Google Cloud Fundamentals. Further, Google Cloud’s hands-on labs also build upon concepts introduced in preceding courses.

  • Is in-person attendance required for this program?

    This program is delivered entirely online. It comprises pre-recorded self-paced content from Google, supplemented by live training sessions for key modules. Learners can access all course materials, including lectures, readings, and assignments, at their convenience.

  • Can I enroll in one or more modules instead of the entire certification program?

    Individual modules are only available for one purchase. However, learners can selectively complete specific modules within the program. The program certificate can be unlocked upon completing 8/10 modules in the learning path (excluding the induction).

  • How many times can I access a single lab?

    We recommend completing each lab exercise in a single session. The platform allows a maximum of three attempts per lab for each learner. Progress made within a session doesn't carry over to subsequent attempts.

  • What certification will I receive after completing the course?

    Learners will earn a certificate from Google Cloud and Simplilearn upon completion, as well as individual course certificates for each module.

  • Will I receive the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification upon program completion?

    No. This program prepares you for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification exam, but it does not include the exam itself. You will need to register and pay for the certification exam separately through Google Cloud.

  • Does the program cost include the Google Cloud certification exam fee?

    No, the cost of the Google Cloud certification exam is not included in the program fee.

  • What is the frequency of live sessions?

    Live classes are conducted every quarter for the key modules.

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