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Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure

Google's introductory course on Google Cloud's core infrastructure, products and services.

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About this course

This on-demand course introduces the main Google Cloud concepts and services: resource hierarchy and IAM, virtual machines and networking, storage options, containers and Kubernetes, and application development and deployment choices. It is the usual first course in Google Cloud's infrastructure learning paths.

Best for: Beginners and IT professionals starting out on Google Cloud.

What you will be able to do

  • Describe Google Cloud's resource hierarchy and IAM
  • Choose between Google Cloud compute options
  • Compare Google Cloud storage services
  • Explain how containers and Kubernetes run on Google Cloud

Syllabus and your progress

Tick modules off as you finish them on Google Skills (Google Cloud training).

0 of 7 modules done

Plan your pace

At 4 hours a week you would finish in about 2 weeks, using the course time estimate above.

Progress is saved in this browser only. No account needed.

Cost and certificate

Free certificate

Free on demand on Google Skills (formerly Cloud Skills Boost); a completion badge is offered. Google Cloud certification exams are paid.

Google Skills (Google Cloud training) sets the terms and can change them. Check the course page before you commit serious time, and tell us if something changed.

Quick answers

Is Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure really free?
Yes, the course material is free on Google Skills (Google Cloud training). Free on demand on Google Skills (formerly Cloud Skills Boost); a completion badge is offered. Google Cloud certification exams are paid.
How long does Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure take?
Plan for about 5 hrs in total (Provider estimate on Google Skills: 5 hours). It is self-paced, so you can go faster or slower.
Do I need experience before Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure?
No. It is a beginner course with no prerequisites listed.

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