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Google Cloud Digital Leader Certification Course - Pass the Exam!

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Exam preparation course for the Google Cloud Cloud Digital Leader certification. It breaks down the exam guide, then covers cloud computing fundamentals (deployment models, shared responsibility, TCO and CapEx vs OpEx), Google Cloud global infrastructure (regions, zones, edge network, data residency), tooling (Console, Cloud SDK, CLI, Cloud Shell, projects and folders), the Google Cloud Adoption Framework and cloud maturity, and the product portfolio: compute and App Engine, containers and Kubernetes, databases and data warehousing, serverless, Cloud Storage, networking and VPC, Apigee API management, data analytics with Dataproc, Dataflow and Data Fusion, developer tools, hybrid and multi-cloud with Anthos, IoT, migration services, Vertex AI, TensorFlow and AutoML, conversational AI, identity, access and security services, SLAs and support plans, billing accounts, reports and pricing models, and resource hierarchy design. It ends with hands-on walkthroughs (Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, App Engine, a Cloud Storage bucket, a BigQuery query, Vertex AI) and guidance on booking the exam. Aimed at business and technical professionals new to Google Cloud who want a non-engineering, certification-oriented overview.

Syllabus

Intro.
Exam Guide Breakdown.
Additional GCP Resources.
What Is Cloud Computing.
Evolution of Cloud Hosting.
What is Google Cloud.
Benefits of Cloud Computing.
Common Cloud Services.
Types of Cloud Computing.
Shared Responsibility Model.
Shared Responsibility Model for Compute.
Shared Responsibility Model Alternates.
Cloud Computing Deployment Models.
TCO and Capex Vs Opex.
Cloud Architecture Terminologies.
Evolution of Computing.
Intro to Global Infrastructure.
Regions.
Edge Network.
Zones.
Resource Scoping.
Data Residency.
Cloud Interconnect.
Cloud for government.
Latency.
Innovation Waves.
Burning Platform.
Evolution of Computing Power.
Digital Transformation.
Cloud Solution Pillars.
Google Cloud Console.
Cloud SDK.
Cloud CLI.
Cloud Shell.
Projects and Folders.
Intro to GCAF.
Themes.
Phases.
Cloud Maturity Scale.
Epics and Programs.
TAM.
Cloud Maturity Assessment.
Compute Svcs.
App Engine.
Containers Svcs.
Kubernetes.
Databases Svcs.
Database.
Data Warehouse.
Key Value Store.
Document Store.
Serverless Svcs.
Storage.
Cloud Storage.
Networking Svcs.
More Networking Svcs.
Networking VPC Features.
Internal.
Apigee.
API Management.
Data Analytics.
Dataproc Dataflow Cloud Data Fusion.
Developer Tools.
Hybrid and Multi.
Internet of Things.
Cloud Deployment Manager.
Media and Gaming.
Operations Suite.
Other Group Products.
Firebase.
Migration Svcs.
Types of Migration.
Migration Path.
Migrate for Compute Engine.
Anthos.
Migrate for Anthos.
Storage Transfer Service.
Transfer Appliance.
Vertex AI Overview.
Tensorflow.
AI Platform and AutoML.
ML Compute and Notebooks.
AI Svcs.
Conversational AI.
Identity Access and Security Svcs.
User Protection Svcs.
Secure by Design Infrastructure.
Compliance Reports Manager.
Compliance Programs.
Google Privacy and Transparency.
Cloud Armor.
Private Catalog.
Security Command Center.
DLP.
BeyondCorp.
Access Context Manager.
VPC Service Controls.
Cloud IAP.
BeyondCorp Enterprise.
Directory Service.
Cloud Identity.
Active Directory.
Managed Service for Microsoft Active Directory.
Identity Providers.
SSO.
LDAP.
GCDS.
SLAs.
GCP SLAs.
Support Plans.
Active Assist.
Cloud Support API.
Third Party Technology Support.
Technical Account Advisor Service.
Assured Support.
Mission Critical Services.
Cloud Aware Support.
Operational Health Reviews.
Event Management Service.
Training Credits.
New Product Previews.
TAM.
Billing Account.
Billing and Payment types.
Charging Cycle.
Cloud Billing IAM Roles.
Billing Health Check and Budget Alerts.
Built in Billing Reports.
Billing Reports.
Cost Table Reports.
Cost Breakdown Report.
Pricing Report.
Pricing Overview.
Free Trial and Free Tier.
On Demand.
Committed Use Discounts.
Sustained Use Discounts.
Flat Rate Pricing.
Sole Tenant Node Pricing.
Google Pricing Calculator.
Resource Hierarchy.
Environment Oriented Hierarchy.
Function Oriented Hierarchy.
Granular Access Oriented Hierarchy.
Create Folders and Projects.
Billing Overview.
Create a Compute Engine.
Create an SQL Server.
Run an app on App Engine.
Create a bucket on Cloud Storage.
Run a query on BigQuery.
Vertex AI.
Booking Your Exam.

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  • Very awesome and Usefull to me for learning skills . And because of this In my future I can get help by this in my cv.
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    Muhammad Umair Khursheed
    I recently completed a Google-certified course, and it was an excellent learning experience. The course content was well-structured, beginner-friendly, and industry-relevant, making complex concepts easy to understand. The interactive lessons, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises helped reinforce practical skills. Google’s self-paced format allowed flexibility, making it convenient for learners with busy schedules. Earning a Google certification not only enhanced my knowledge but also boosted my professional credibility. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to upgrade their skills and advance their career with a globally recognized certification. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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    Abhii
    The Google Cloud Digital Leader Certification Course offers excellent foundational knowledge for professionals aiming to understand cloud computing's strategic role. While it's not for those seeking hands-on experience or technical deep-dives, it serves as a strong starting point for leaders aiming to align business goals with digital transformation strategies.
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    Somnathan K
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    Helpful and crisp. Covers the basics needed for some one who has limited to no cloud or GCP background.

    It will be helpful if the exam questions are covered as a practice to give an idea of how relevant is the material to the actual test.
  • Varre Rama Tulasi
    I have completed the course, but i don't see booking exam link. after i want certification also . it is good course.

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