My Cloud Computing Journey

Google Associate Cloud Engineer & Soon, More.

Stage 1 : Evaluate the Exam & Syllabus 

Please refer official documentation for this as I believe my introduction may vary from official google documentation over time. 

Official Documentation

Stage 2 : Complete Coursera Google Specializations

In this stage, 

I complete Specializations related to Google Cloud Platform.

Architecting with Google Compute Engine Specialization

Course Certificates Completed 

See Accomplishment on Coursera Profile

Networking in Google Cloud Specialization

Course Certificates Completed 

See Accomplishment on Coursera Profile

Security in Google Cloud Specialization

Course Certificates Completed 

See Accomplishment on Coursera Profile

I completed all these specialization years ago in 2020 but did not attempt the Google ACE EXam. In 2023, I revisit all these courses and started practicing for Google ACE. 

Stage 3 : Practice Hands-On on Qwiklabs (now Google Cloud Skills Boost)

In this stage, 

I practice all the hands-on labs and get skill badges on Qwiklabs Platform.

These are the recommended badges from Google Cloud to prepare for Google ACE examination. 

Given below are my public profiles where you can see my 2020 and 2023 learning efforts seperately.

Google Cloud Skills Boost : 

See Old Profile | See New Profile

Some Tracks I've Taken :


Stage 4 : Refer Additional Helpful Resources

Preparing for Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer Exam

Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer Course - Freecodecamp

Cloud OnAir Event Recording

Level up your cloud career with Google Cloud credentials and certifications 

Stage 5 : Attend the Exam 

 I passed my Google Cloud Associate exam in Nov 2023 and is working towards passing a Google Cloud Professional Exam in next few months.