Course Overview
Cloud engineers are responsible for building, deploying, and operating scalable systems in the cloud. This practical programme introduces the core engineering capabilities required to work with Google Cloud Platform environments.
Across four days, learners explore essential GCP services including identity and access management, virtual networking, compute infrastructure, container platforms, storage systems, and logging tools. The programme focuses on operational workflows used by cloud engineering teams.
Through hands-on labs and mentor-led discussions, participants learn how to deploy cloud resources, manage infrastructure, monitor workloads, and troubleshoot common operational scenarios in GCP environments.
Hands-On Learning
Practical labs deploying compute resources, configuring IAM permissions, managing VPC networking, and operating workloads within Google Cloud.
Mentor-Led Sessions
Industry mentors guide learners through real-world cloud engineering scenarios and operational workflows.
Career-Ready Skills
Develop the core cloud engineering capabilities required to deploy, operate, and maintain Google Cloud workloads.
Learning Outcomes
Analyse cloud infrastructure requirements in GCP environments
Deploy compute and container workloads on Google Cloud
Implement identity and access management policies
Design secure cloud networking architectures
Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure
Operate cloud workloads using standard operational workflows
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts
Familiarity with networking fundamentals
Basic experience with IT infrastructure or system administration
Detailed Syllabus
Organized by professional domains with comprehensive coverage
Topics Covered:
- •Google Cloud global infrastructure
- •Core cloud services overview
- •Resource hierarchy and projects
- •Cloud architecture fundamentals
Skills You'll Gain
Master these in-demand skills through hands-on practice
Career Progression
A clear view of the roles this programme supports, what typically comes next, and where learners progress over time
Ways to Learn
Choose the learning format that works best for you and your team
Live Online
Instructor-Led Training
Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- Live instructor interaction (real-time)
- Trainer-led walkthroughs and real examples
- Guided resources and session notes provided
- Structured Q&A and practical discussion
Price per person
Group enrolments and early planning options available.
All prices are exclusive of VAT where applicable. Group enrolments and custom packages available on request.
Prefer a Faster, Personalised Route into IT?
Not everyone learns best in a group. If you want focused guidance, faster clarity, and confidence you can use on the job, our 1-to-1 Fast-Track Training gives you private, mentor-led support tailored to your experience and goals.
"Many learners choose 1-to-1 when they want understanding, not memorisation."
Exam & Certification Information
Everything you need to know about the certification exams
Important Information
This programme supports practical cloud engineering skills aligned with industry practices. Exam registration and certification are managed directly by the awarding body.
Credential
Certificate of Completion
On successful completion of Cloud Engineer (GCP), learners receive an Xcademia Certificate of Completion. This standalone certificate is issued directly by Xcademia and is aligned with globally recognised frameworks and best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this course
IT professionals, system administrators, and engineers looking to build practical Google Cloud engineering skills.
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