Google Cloud Engineer Course & Curriculum

NCPL's hands-on Google Cloud Engineer training — full curriculum, real projects, certification prep, and job placement support. We train, mentor and place you.

Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing & GCP Fundamentals

Learn cloud computing basics, GCP architecture, and core services to build a strong foundation.

  • Cloud Computing Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
  • GCP Console Navigation & Project Setup
  • Compute Engine - Virtual Machines
  • App Engine - Platform as a Service
  • Cloud Storage & Object Lifecycle Management
  • Cloud IAM - Identity & Access Management Basics

Module 2: Networking in GCP

Master VPC networks, subnets, firewalls, and load balancing for secure cloud infrastructure.

  • Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) & Subnets
  • Firewall Rules & Security Groups
  • Cloud Load Balancing (HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/UDP)
  • Cloud VPN & Interconnect
  • Cloud DNS & CDN
  • Network Design Best Practices

Module 3: Resource Management & Deployment

Organize resources efficiently, control costs, and automate deployments.

  • Resource Hierarchy (Organization, Folders, Projects)
  • Billing & Cost Management
  • Deployment Manager & Templates
  • Cloud Build - CI/CD Pipelines
  • Cloud Source Repositories
  • Monitoring & Quotas

Module 4: Database Services & Storage

Work with managed databases, NoSQL solutions, and data storage options.

  • Cloud SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
  • Cloud Spanner - Global Relational Database
  • Firestore & Firebase Realtime Database
  • Bigtable - NoSQL Big Data
  • Cloud Storage Classes & Lifecycle Policies
  • Data Migration Services

Module 5: Containers & Kubernetes (GKE)

Master containerization with Docker and orchestration using Google Kubernetes Engine.

  • Docker Containers & Images
  • Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Setup
  • Pods, Deployments & Services
  • Kubernetes Networking & Ingress
  • Auto-scaling & Load Balancing
  • CI/CD with GKE

Module 6: Serverless & Application Development

Build scalable serverless applications using Cloud Functions and Cloud Run.

  • Cloud Functions - Event-driven Computing
  • Cloud Run - Containerized Applications
  • Pub/Sub - Messaging Service
  • API Gateway & Cloud Endpoints
  • Application Integration Patterns
  • Serverless Best Practices

Module 7: Security & Compliance

Implement robust security controls, encryption, and compliance measures.

  • IAM Roles & Permissions (RBAC)
  • Service Accounts & Key Management
  • Cloud KMS - Encryption Keys
  • Security Command Center
  • VPC Service Controls & Perimeters
  • Compliance Standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001)

Module 8: Monitoring, Logging & Analytics

Track application performance, analyze logs, and create comprehensive dashboards.

  • Cloud Monitoring & Dashboards
  • Cloud Logging & Log Analysis
  • Error Reporting & Debugging
  • Cloud Trace & Profiler
  • BigQuery - Data Warehouse
  • Looker - Business Intelligence

Module 9: Infrastructure as Code & Advanced Topics

Automate infrastructure with Terraform and explore advanced GCP services.

  • Terraform Fundamentals
  • Infrastructure Automation with Terraform
  • Cloud Deployment Manager Advanced
  • Multi-region Deployments
  • Disaster Recovery & High Availability
  • GCP Certification Exam Preparation