Google Cloud Fundamentals Course in Doha, Qatar

The Google Cloud Fundamentals course in Doha, Qatar introduces the services and ideas behind Google Cloud. Learners study the resource hierarchy of organizations, folders and projects, then explore Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Run, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, BigQuery and Vertex AI. The course explains how Google Cloud supports data-driven decisions, application modernization and security, and it is useful preparation for anyone considering Google Cloud's Cloud Digital Leader certification, which focuses on cloud value and digital transformation.

The approach mixes concept sessions with guided console demonstrations and short scenario exercises. Participants create a project, set IAM roles, store objects in Cloud Storage buckets and run a sample query in BigQuery, while discussing when each service is the right choice. Case discussions examine how organizations modernize infrastructure and use data and AI responsibly. Teams evaluating Google Cloud can take the course as an in-house program focused on their own data and application plans.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the Google Cloud resource hierarchy of organizations, folders, projects and resources

• Compare Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Run and Cloud Functions for different workloads

• Select appropriate storage and database services, including Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Spanner and Firestore

• Explain how BigQuery, Looker and Vertex AI support analytics and machine learning initiatives

• Apply Google Cloud IAM roles and explain the shared responsibility model

• Use billing accounts, budgets and the pricing calculator to manage Google Cloud spending

This course is aimed at technical and business professionals who want to understand what Google Cloud offers and how it supports transformation.

• IT professionals new to Google Cloud

• Data analysts and business intelligence staff exploring BigQuery

• Digital transformation and innovation managers

• Developers evaluating Google Cloud for applications

• Professionals interested in the Cloud Digital Leader certification

Module 1: Introducing Google Cloud

• Google Cloud global network, regions and zones

• Organizations, folders, projects and the resource hierarchy

• Cloud console, Cloud Shell and the gcloud CLI

• Billing accounts, budgets and pricing calculator

Module 2: Compute and Application Modernization

• Compute Engine virtual machines and managed instance groups

• Google Kubernetes Engine and containers

• Cloud Run and Cloud Functions for serverless workloads

• Apigee and modernizing applications with APIs

Module 3: Storage and Databases

• Cloud Storage classes and object lifecycle rules

• Cloud SQL, Spanner, Firestore and Bigtable compared

• Persistent Disk and Filestore options

• Choosing storage by access pattern and scale

Module 4: Data, Analytics and AI

• BigQuery as a serverless data warehouse

• Looker and Looker Studio for reporting

• Vertex AI and Gemini models on Google Cloud

• Responsible AI principles and data governance

Module 5: Security and Operations

• Cloud IAM roles, service accounts and least privilege

• Shared responsibility and defense in depth

• Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging

• Virtual Private Cloud networks and firewall rules

Google Cloud has established a cloud region in Doha, giving organizations in Qatar local access to its infrastructure, analytics and AI services. Government, energy, retail, media and education organizations are exploring data platforms and AI to support Qatar National Vision 2030 and the move toward a knowledge-based economy. Professionals who understand Google Cloud's services can help their organizations compare providers, plan data initiatives and adopt cloud technology in a well-governed way.

Join a scheduled class at our training center in Doha or attend live online. For organizations, the course can run as an in-house program at your premises or online, tailored to your sector, examples and schedule.