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Preparing for Your Professional Cloud Architect Journey
This course helps learners create a study plan for the PCA (Professional Cloud Architect) certification exam. Learners explore the breadth and scope of the domains covered in the exam. Learners...
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$900 USD
Duration
1 day
Course Code
GCP-PCA
Available Formats
Classroom
Overview
This course helps learners create a study plan for the PCA (Professional Cloud Architect) certification exam. Learners explore the breadth and scope of the domains covered in the exam. Learners assess their exam readiness and create their individual study plan.
Skills Gained
- List the five domains covered on the Professional Cloud Architect certification exam.
- Identify gaps in your knowledge and skills for each domain and create a study plan.
Who Can Benefit
Cloud professionals who intend to take the Professional Cloud Architect certification exam
Prerequisites
To get the most out of this course, participants should:
- Have 3+ years of industry experience including 1+ years designing and managing solutions using Google Cloud
Course Details
Course Outline
Module 0: Designing and planning a cloud solution architecture
- Identify considerations involved in designing solution infrastructure that meets business and technical requirements.
- Describe options for designing network, storage, and compute resources leveraging Google Cloud.
- Explain the elements of a migration plan.
- Recognize the potential for future solution improvements.
- Determine the skills you need to develop in order to design and plan solution architecture leveraging Google Cloud.
Module 2: Managing and provisioning a solution infrastructure
- Identify considerations involved in configuring network topologies, individual storage systems, and compute systems.
- Determine the skills you need to develop in order to manage and provision solution infrastructure.
Module 3: Designing for security and compliance
- Explain recommended design practices to ensure security across a cloud solution.
- Recognize aspects of designing for compliance.
- Determine the skills you need to develop in order to apply Google’s recommended approach to designing for security and compliance.
Module 4: Analyzing and optimizing technical and business processes
- Describe the technical and business processes involved in solution production.
- Identify ways to optimize processes and develop procedures to ensure reliability of solutions in production.
- Determine the skills you need to develop to optimize technical and business processes involved in producing a cloud solution.
Managing implementation/Ensuring solution operations and reliability
- Describe best practices for development and operations teams to ensure successful solution deployment.
- Explain methods to interact with Google Cloud programmatically.
- Explain methodologies for managing configuration and code updates and tools available for monitoring and analyzing KPIs.
Module 6: Your Next Steps
- Learn how to break down a case study to pinpoint business and technical requirements, and find differentiators
- Finalizing your study plan
- Creating a weekly study sheet
- Registering for the exam
Schedule
FAQ
Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?
Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.
What languages are used to deliver training?
Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.
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GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.
How do I find an Ascendient Learning training location?
We have training locations across the United States and Canada - View a complete list of classroom training locations.
Which delivery formats are available?
At Ascendient Learning, we offer training that is Instructor-Led, Online, Virtual, and Self-Paced.
Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?
Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.
What does vendor-authorized training mean?
As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.
Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?
It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.
How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?
We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.
Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?
Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.
Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?
Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.
Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?
We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth. We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.
How do I get started with certification?
Getting started on a certification pathway depends on your goals and the vendor you choose to get certified in. Many vendors offer entry-level IT certification to advanced IT certification that can boost your career. To get access to certification vouchers and discounts, please contact info@ascendientlearning.com.
Will I get access to content after I complete a course?
You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.
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