Google Cloud: Cloud technology subject areas
Google Cloud courses on edX help learners build sought-after skills in key cloud-computing subjects. Explore paths in cloud technology taught by Google Cloud experts.
The value of learning Google Cloud on edX
Through edX, Google Cloud offers a diverse catalogue of courses that provide applicable skills for real-world cloud technology. Options for Google Cloud training on edX include individual courses or professional certificate programs that cover foundational and advanced cloud concepts.
You can even explore Google Cloud courses on edX for free with the audit track before upgrading to earn a certificate or enroll in a professional certificate program.
Audit a class
The audit track allows students to...
- Learn with Google Cloud professionals for free.
- Access all course materials while the course is in session.
- Review the materials to decide if a course best suits their needs and goals.
- Evaluate the rigor and time necessary to complete a Google Cloud course before they invest.
Earn a certificate
The verified certificate track allows students to...
- Earn a verified certificate that proves they've not only finished the course, but passed it.
- Complete graded assignments with feedback from industry-leading Google Cloud training professors.
- Network with a community of learners in their field.
- Demonstrate to employers their commitment to continuing their education and professional development.
Professional certificate programs also provide in-depth knowledge on subjects such as the foundations of cloud computing, data engineering, and cloud architecture.
In an edX Professional Certificate Program from Google Cloud, you can develop the skills you need to transition or advance your career, which can lead to a higher salary. This salary increase often makes the investment in a certificate worthwhile.
Source: Google/Ipsos, Cloud Learning Services Market Pulse, fielded Sept. 17-Oct. 23, 2024 (U.S., U.K., FR, DE, IN, BR, MX, JP, AU/NZ).
Choose a Google Cloud subject that tracks with your goals
On edX, you can find hands-on learning opportunities in various verticals, i.e., subject areas, that can guide you toward your career goals. Whether you're ready to upskill to advance in your career or want to reskill to build new, in-demand expertise, Google Cloud courses can help you reach your goals.
Explore each Google Cloud subject area to learn about the individual courses and Professional Certificate pathways available on edX:
Machine learning
Machine learning is a growing field within artificial intelligence that involves developing algorithms that computers use to learn and adapt based on data. It allows humans to extract consequential insights from large datasets.
Without these insights, businesses may not be able to make decisions as informed as their machine learning-enabled competitors', potentially reducing profitability. In this way, machine learning technical skills are becoming increasingly essential to everyday business decisions and processes.
Taking a Google Cloud machine learning course provides access to powerful tools like Vertex AI. In these courses on edX, you can gain firsthand experience and skills that qualify you for in-demand roles like data scientist or machine learning engineer.
Generative AI
Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that creates an output in response to an input, also called a prompt. These responses, created using patterns from training data, often take the form of text, video, images, or audio. But generative AI models have limitless use cases expanding beyond traditional media, enabling a wide range of innovative applications.
Learning generative AI with Gemini and Google Cloud on edX can empower you to design the next generation of AI applications. By taking these courses, you can gain hands-on experience with advanced, multimodal AI models. You can also position yourself as a pioneer in this rapidly growing field in roles like AI engineer or specialist.
Data analytics and visualization
In a data-driven business climate, data analytics and visualization are essential skills in nearly every industry. Data analysts are often responsible for collecting, cleaning, and visualizing data to interpret trends and inform crucial decisions about a business's direction.
Google Cloud data analytics and visualization courses on edX allow users to explore industry-leading tools like BigQuery and Looker. Experience with these tools and data techniques can lead to lucrative careers in many industries. You can work as a data analyst, business intelligence analyst, or data engineer.
Cloud infrastructure and operations
Cloud technology is the foundation for many modern technologies, including Google services like Apigee API Management, Gemini Enterprise, and Vertex AI. This infrastructure supports many AI solutions and provides flexibility and scalability for business operations.
By taking Google Cloud infrastructure and operations courses on edX, you can train on the same infrastructure that powers the technology at Google. By mastering this transformative technology, you can qualify for in-demand roles like cloud architect or DevOps engineer.
Productivity and collaboration (Google Workspace)
Google Workspace offers an integrated suite of tools that promotes teamwork, efficiency, and adaptability. These prominent cloud-driven tools include:
- Docs
- Sheets
- Vids
- Gemini
- Calendar
- Forms
When you take a Google Workspace course on edX, you can learn how to use these tools to enhance business operations with real-time collaboration and workflow automation with AI. Learners in a Google Cloud course for productivity with Workspace can innovate workflows to foster collaboration throughout their organizations.
Cybersecurity and cloud security
While cloud technology continues to evolve, so do the security measures that protect the data that powers it. Businesses that use cloud technology must stay up-to-date with their cyber- and cloud security to ensure sensitive and proprietary data is protected, making security employees essential to these organizations.
In cybersecurity and cloud security courses from Google Cloud on edX, you can access world-class security tools and develop the skills to protect your company from threats. These in-demand skills can open doors to quickly growing, high-impact roles like cloud security analyst and security engineer.
No-code/low-code development and app building
Building your own app has never been easier. No-/low-code app development with tools like AppSheet democratizes app building, empowering users to build applications with minimal to no coding skills.
No-code and low-code app building and development courses on edX with Google Cloud can help you prepare for roles that bridge the gap between technical and non-technical skillsets, such as web developer and marketer. These tools allow anyone to envision, design, and launch their dream app without learning how to code.
Developer tools and software engineering
Software engineers can also benefit from mastering cloud-driven tools and practices.
Cloud developer tools can help you streamline the entire development cycle, from design to testing, deployment, and maintenance. These tools can also improve collaboration between teams and reduce the time it takes to build your software.
Google Cloud courses on edX demonstrate how to use a comprehensive suite of developer tools like Gemini Code Assist to help you build reliable, scalable applications for a global audience.