Google Cloud 101
About Course
Want to get started with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and understand how modern cloud systems work in the real world?
Introduction to Google Cloud Platform – From Fundamentals to Modern Cloud Architecture is a carefully structured beginner-friendly course designed to give you a strong, practical foundation in GCP.
This course is taught by Dilan Madusanka, a highly skilled and experienced cloud professional with deep expertise in Google Cloud technologies, cloud architecture, and modern infrastructure design. His industry-focused teaching style helps learners understand not just what cloud services are, but why they exist and how they are used in real-world systems.
Starting from the basics of why cloud computing exists, this course gradually takes you through GCP’s global infrastructure, networking model, resource hierarchy, core services, data platforms, and AI capabilities. You will also gain exposure to modern data streaming patterns and practical GCP use cases.
This is an ideal foundation course for students, beginners, and aspiring cloud engineers who want to confidently move into GCP, DevOps, Data Engineering, or Cloud Architecture.
Course Content
Course Lessons
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Introduction to Google Cloud Platform & GCP Basics
01:41 -
Why Cloud Computing? From On-Prem to Modern Cloud Advantages
08:00 -
Understanding Cloud Mental Models
13:16 -
Understanding GCP Global Infrastructure
13:00 -
How Google’s Network Improves Availability
17:21 -
Learn How Resources are Organized in GCP
11:42 -
Understanding Core Resource Types in GCP
07:46 -
Compare Compute, Storage and Database Options
10:38 -
GCP Data Warehouse and AI Capabilities
08:16 -
GCP Data Streaming Architecture Patterns
06:12 -
GCP Hands on and Wrapping Up
18:10