Skip to main content

Google Cloud: Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Cloud Computing Fundamentals

4.4 stars
24 ratings

The first course in Google Cloud Computing Foundations Professional Certificate provides an overview of cloud computing, ways to use Google Cloud, and different compute options.

Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Cloud Computing Fundamentals
1 weeks
5–6 hours per week
Self-paced
Progress at your own speed
Free
Optional upgrade available
Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Cloud Computing Fundamentals

About this course

Skip About this course

Cloud Computing is revolutionizing today’s world. It affects the way we communicate, do business, interact with everyday things and one another. This course discusses the fundamental theoretical and practical applications of Cloud Computing. It provides the basic concepts to understand why cloud computing is and will be such an important part of future jobs and businesses. It focuses on Google Cloud’s extended solutions and compute options.

At a glance

  • Language: English
  • Video Transcript: English
  • Associated programs:
  • Associated skills: Google Cloud, Cloud Computing

What you'll learn

Skip What you'll learn

  • Discuss what the cloud is and why it’s a technological and business game changer.

  • Describe the different ways a user can interact with Google Cloud.

  • Discover the different compute options in Google Cloud.

Syllabus

Skip Syllabus
  1. Welcome to the Course

a. In this module, you'll learn about the upcoming lessons in this course.

  1. So, What’s the Cloud Anyway?

a. This module explains what the cloud is and why it’s a technological and business game changer

  1. Start with a Solid Platform

a. This module describes the different ways a user can interact with Google Cloud.

  1. Use Google Cloud to Build Your Apps

a. This module explores the different compute options in Google Cloud.

This course is part of Google Cloud Computing Foundations Professional Certificate Program

Learn more 
Expert instruction
4 skill-building courses
Self-paced
Progress at your own speed
1 month
5 - 6 hours per week

Ways to take this course

Choose your path when you enroll.

Verified Track

Audit Track

Price

$99 USD

Free

Access to course materials

Unlimited

Limited

Expires on Oct 9

World class institutions and universities

edX support

Shareable certificate upon completion

Graded assignments and exams

Read our FAQsin a new tab about frequently asked questions on these tracks.

Interested in this course for your business or team?

Train your employees in the most in-demand topics, with edX For Business.
Purchase nowRequest information