Intro to Google Cloud

with Samantha Guerriero
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Get ready to explore Google Cloud! This course is designed to take you from cloud curious to Google Cloud confident in just a couple of hours.

3 hours of content 100 students
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What you get:

  • 3 hours of content
  • 27 Interactive exercises
  • World-class instructor
  • Closed captions
  • Q&A support
  • Future course updates
  • Course exam
  • Certificate of achievement

Intro to Google Cloud

A course by Samantha Guerriero
Start for Free

What you get:

  • 3 hours of content
  • 27 Interactive exercises
  • World-class instructor
  • Closed captions
  • Q&A support
  • Future course updates
  • Course exam
  • Certificate of achievement
Start for Free

What you get:

  • 3 hours of content
  • 27 Interactive exercises
  • World-class instructor
  • Closed captions
  • Q&A support
  • Future course updates
  • Course exam
  • Certificate of achievement

What You Learn

  • Understand core cloud concepts and Google Cloud’s role in the modern tech landscape
  • Set up and manage Google Cloud environments, including accounts, projects, and resources
  • Deploy virtual machines, explore data with BigQuery, and apply generative AI tools
  • Monitor cloud usage, control costs, and evaluate Google Cloud’s fit for your goals
  • Build a foundation for continued learning and specialization in cloud technologies

Top Choice of Leading Companies Worldwide

Industry leaders and professionals globally rely on this top-rated course to enhance their skills.

Course Description

Whether you are looking to enhance your technical skills, support business innovation, or simply understand what makes Google Cloud a leading platform in today's digital landscape—this course is designed for you.

You'll experience hands-on learning with real-world demos that mirror actual business scenarios, giving you practical skills you can apply immediately. From setting up your first project to implementing managed AI solutions, we'll guide you every step of the way with clear explanations and interactive challenges.

By the end of this course, you'll navigate Google Cloud with confidence, make informed service selections, and implement best practices for performance and cost. Ready to unlock the power of cloud computing? Let's begin your Google Cloud journey together!

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Intro to your Google Cloud learning journey

1.1 Intro to your Google Cloud learning journey

5 min

Setting the scene...🎥

2.1 Setting the scene...🎥

1 min

What is the cloud about?

2.2 What is the cloud about?

7 min

Cloud offerings: Choose what you need

2.4 Cloud offerings: Choose what you need

5 min

Is it Google Cloud or GCP?

2.6 Is it Google Cloud or GCP?

1 min

How does Google Cloud work?

2.7 How does Google Cloud work?

6 min

Curriculum

  • 1. Welcome to the course!
    1 Lesson 5 Min

    Start building in the cloud today! Map your path to practical cloud skills that solve real business problems, preview the hands-on projects ahead, and discover how these capabilities will transform your work from day one.

    Intro to your Google Cloud learning journey Read now
    5 min
  • 2. Cloud essentials: Get to know Google Cloud
    7 Lessons 27 Min

    Speak "cloud" fluently by mastering key cloud concepts! Compare cloud services to ordering coffee versus owning a café, understand service models that power modern applications, and learn why Google Cloud (or GCP) stands out in today’s digital landscape.

    Setting the scene...🎥 Read now
    1 min
    What is the cloud about? Read now
    7 min
    Cloud offerings: Choose what you need Read now
    5 min
    Is it Google Cloud or GCP? Read now
    1 min
    How does Google Cloud work? Read now
    6 min
    What does Google Cloud offer? Read now
    5 min
    ...And, it's a wrap up! 🎬 Read now
    2 min
  • 3. Get started on Google Cloud
    8 Lessons 43 Min

    Set up your cloud workspace in minutes! Set up the right account for your needs, navigate the intuitive platform, and launch your first project with confidence. Build a solid foundation for experimentation where your ideas can flourish.

    Setting the scene...🎥 Read now
    1 min
    Let’s compare Google Cloud tiers! Read now
    6 min
    Demo 1: Create your free Google Cloud account
    5 min
    Navigate the Google Cloud platform Read now
    7 min
    Understand Google Cloud's resource hierarchy Read now
    7 min
    Demo 2: Set up your first Google Cloud project
    9 min
    Explore Google Cloud's service catalog Read now
    6 min
    ...And, it's a wrap up! 🎬 Read now
    2 min
  • 4. Create your first solutions on Google Cloud
    11 Lessons 107 Min

    Turn theory into practice with hands-on Google Cloud solutions! Launch your first virtual machine, explore powerful data analytics with BigQuery, experience cutting-edge AI capabilities, and set up smart budget controls. Transform from cloud observer to cloud builder through guided demos that showcase real-world applications you can use immediately.

    Setting the scene...🎥 Read now
    1 min
    Go from services to solutions on Google Cloud! Read now
    7 min
    Power your applications on Google Cloud Read now
    13 min
    Demo 3: Launch your first virtual machine on Google Cloud
    10 min
    Transform your data with Google Cloud Read now
    15 min
    Demo 4: Explore data from BigQuery
    9 min
    Activate your data with AI on Google Cloud Read now
    18 min
    Demo 5: Experience GenAI on Google Cloud
    10 min
    Manage your Google Cloud Operations Read now
    14 min
    Demo 6: Set up budget alerts for your Google Cloud spending
    8 min
    ...And, it's a wrap up! 🎬 Read now
    2 min
  • 5. Next steps in your Google Cloud journey
    2 Lessons 8 Min

    Transform knowledge into real-world success! Explore inspiring stories from solo developers to enterprise teams, and reflect on what Google Cloud can do to unlock your next growth opportunities. Connect with valuable resources and communities to continue building your expertise with confidence.

    Is Google Cloud right for you? See it in action! Read now
    5 min
    Kudos for completing the course! Read now
    3 min

Topics

Google CloudGCPCloud FundamentalsVirtual MachinesBig DataAIGenAICloud BillingCloud Computing

Tools & Technologies

theory

Course Requirements

  • A Google account (free to create)
  • No prior cloud computing experience necessary
  • Desire to gain hands-on cloud skills

Who Should Take This Course?

Level of difficulty: Beginner

  • Beginners to cloud computing
  • Professionals considering cloud adoption for business
  • Entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking enterprise cloud solutions
  • Anyone curious about AI and data analytics in the cloud

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Meet Your Instructor

Samantha Guerriero

Samantha Guerriero

AI Consultant at

3 Courses

1 Reviews

100 Students

Sam is an advocate for AI democratization, passionate about developing impactful AI initiatives with kindness and clarity. After earning her master's cum laude in AI & Robotics, she quickly grew from Machine Learning Engineer to Acting Head of AI Automation at a data & AI consultancy, driven by her sense of ownership, collaboration, and innovation. Now a freelance AI consultant, Sam focuses on purposeful projects for startups and thought leadership initiatives dedicated to bridging theory and practice for sustainable real-world AI applications.

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