Developing Scalable Systems On Google Cloud Platform Training Course in Kenya
Introduction
The Developing Scalable Systems on Google Cloud Platform Training Course is designed for professionals aiming to build, deploy, and manage high-performance applications in a scalable cloud-native environment. With the increasing demand for elastic computing, global application delivery, and rapid deployment cycles, this hands-on course empowers participants with the practical knowledge to leverage Google Cloud services like Compute Engine, App Engine, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, and Kubernetes Engine to architect resilient and cost-efficient cloud solutions.
Through expert instruction and real-world case scenarios, learners will gain deep insight into distributed system design, auto-scaling strategies, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and security best practices on GCP. This course is ideal for software engineers, architects, and DevOps teams seeking to master Google Cloud’s scalable infrastructure for production-grade application environments.
Target Audience
- Cloud Engineers building distributed cloud-native systems
- Software Developers transitioning to cloud platforms
- Solutions Architects designing scalable infrastructures
- DevOps and SRE professionals managing deployment pipelines
- Technical Leads responsible for high-availability systems
- IT Managers overseeing digital transformation strategies
- Platform Engineers working with containerized microservices
Course Objectives
- Understand the principles of scalable system architecture on cloud platforms
- Deploy applications using Compute Engine, App Engine, and Cloud Run
- Utilize Kubernetes Engine for orchestrating containerized workloads
- Implement auto-scaling, load balancing, and traffic splitting
- Apply Infrastructure as Code using Deployment Manager and Terraform
- Integrate messaging and event-driven design using Cloud Pub/Sub
- Automate deployments with Cloud Build and continuous delivery pipelines
- Monitor performance with Cloud Monitoring and Logging
- Secure applications using IAM, service accounts, and VPC configurations
- Optimize cost and reliability for scalable systems on GCP
Duration
10 Days
Course content
Module 1: Introduction to GCP Architecture and Services
- Overview of GCP's global infrastructure and service offerings
- Choosing the right compute options: IaaS, PaaS, and serverless
- Understanding GCP regions, zones, and SLAs
- Project and billing management best practices
- Navigating the Google Cloud Console and CLI
Module 2: Designing Scalable Compute Architectures
- Deploying virtual machines with Compute Engine
- Managing custom machine types and instance templates
- Building scalable web apps using App Engine Standard and Flexible
- Leveraging Cloud Run for container-based stateless services
- Choosing compute strategies for performance and scaling
Module 3: Orchestrating Containers with Kubernetes Engine
- Creating GKE clusters with autoscaling and node pools
- Deploying microservices using Helm and Kubernetes manifests
- Managing service discovery and ingress controllers
- Monitoring pods, nodes, and cluster health
- Best practices for high availability and disaster recovery
Module 4: Event-Driven Systems with Cloud Pub/Sub
- Architecting loosely coupled services using asynchronous messaging
- Creating topics and subscriptions for data pipelines
- Building real-time triggers and fan-out delivery patterns
- Integrating Pub/Sub with Cloud Functions and Cloud Run
- Handling error management and dead-letter topics
Module 5: Infrastructure as Code and Automation
- Writing and managing GCP templates using Deployment Manager
- Using Terraform to provision GCP resources programmatically
- Version-controlling infrastructure and rollback strategies
- Creating reusable modules and automation workflows
- Setting up secure service account permissions for IaC
Module 6: Continuous Integration and Deployment Pipelines
- Automating builds and testing with Cloud Build
- Connecting GitHub or GitLab repositories for CI/CD workflows
- Using Cloud Deploy for release management
- Implementing blue-green and canary deployments
- Security scanning and artifact storage with Artifact Registry
Module 7: Storage and Data Management at Scale
- Using Cloud Storage for static content and backup
- Managing structured data with Cloud SQL and Spanner
- Caching and real-time data with Memorystore and Firestore
- Data migration tools and best practices
- Data lifecycle and archiving policies
Module 8: Security and Identity Management
- Managing IAM roles, policies, and service accounts
- Securing communication with firewall rules and VPC Service Controls
- Encrypting data at rest and in transit
- Integrating Secret Manager for sensitive configurations
- Auditing access and enforcing compliance standards
Module 9: Load Balancing and Auto-Scaling Strategies
- Configuring HTTP(S), SSL, and TCP load balancers
- Health checks and backend service configuration
- Using instance groups and Cloud CDN for performance
- Implementing autoscaling policies based on usage metrics
- Global routing strategies and failover configurations
Module 10: Observability and Monitoring with GCP Tools
- Setting up Cloud Monitoring dashboards and alerts
- Tracing latency and performance with Cloud Trace
- Logging events and error reporting with Cloud Logging
- Profiling application performance with Cloud Profiler
- Integrating monitoring with Slack and PagerDuty
Module 11: Cost Optimization and Billing Controls
- Monitoring and forecasting cloud spending
- Using quotas and budgets to control resource usage
- Committed use discounts and sustained usage savings
- Billing export and analysis using BigQuery
- Cost-effective architectural design tips
Training Approach
This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.
Tailor-Made Course
This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Training Venue
The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.
Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant
Certification
Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.
Airport Pickup and Accommodation
Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.
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| 07/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 | $5500 | Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| 14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 04/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 11/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 | $3500 | Mombasa, Kenya |
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| 18/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 08/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 | $4500 | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
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| 15/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 06/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 13/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 | $4500 | Kigali, Rwanda |
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| 20/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 03/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 10/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 | $3500 | Mombasa, Kenya |
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| 17/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 01/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 08/12/2025 - 19/12/2025 | $3000 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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