Is there any way to learn hands on lab skills on cloud architect

[Dinesh2]

I'm looking for practical experience in cloud architecture on GCP, including designing and deploying cloud solutions. I want to work on real-world scenarios but need structured guidance.

What I’ve Tried:

Explored the GCP Free Tier but unsure how to maximize it.

Attempted some online courses, but they lack hands-on practice.

Looked into Qwiklabs, but I need recommendations for structured labs.

Help Needed:

What are the best hands-on labs for learning GCP architecture?

Are there any free or low-cost resources for real-world cloud challenges?

[-Rhett]

Hi @Dinesh2,

Welcome to the Google Cloud Community!

I would recommend re-posting your questions on the Google Cloud Learning & Certification Hub forums. If you want to learn more about Google Cloud, these forums are the place for all conversations around getting certified and up-leveling skills across Cloud technologies. Ask questions, share your experiences, and stay engaged on this forum to discover ongoing opportunities to learn and develop your expertise.

If you want to learn more about Google Cloud architecture in particular, I would suggest checking out the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect learning and certification path. Take the Professional Cloud Architect certification exam to assess your ability to:

• Design and plan a cloud solution architecture
• Manage and provision the cloud solution infrastructure
• Design for security and compliance
• Analyze and optimize technical and business processes
• Manage implementations of cloud architecture
• Ensure solution and operations reliability

What are the best hands-on labs for learning GCP architecture?

I would recommend starting with the Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer. This learning path has Quiklabs that are targeted specifically for Google Cloud.

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Are there any free or low-cost resources for real-world cloud challenges?

I’m not sure I completely understand, but if you’re looking for other free learning resources for Google Cloud to practice on, try exploring the Google Cloud Learning & Certification Hub. You can also subscribe to the Google Cloud Skills Arcade if you want to learn about Google Cloud in a fun way. You may also earn prizes or Google Swag!

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