Program in Google Cloud Architecture
Live online classes
Next intake: October 2026
28 Credits
- Prior knowledge is required
Why study the Google Cloud Architecture programme?
Specialise in designing scalable and secure solutions on Google Cloud, translating business requirements into high-availability architectures. You will master governance, data management and disaster recovery, covering everything from Cloud Engineer to Professional Architect and DevOps. This is the key preparation for leading technical projects with justified decisions within the GCP ecosystem.
Prerequisites
- Mandatory
- Solid foundation in systems and networks: Basic IP/subnetting, DNS, conceptual-level routing/NAT.
- Have experience using the terminal and be comfortable following guided labs (CLI/Portal).
- Basic knowledge of virtualisation and remote desktop or SSH.
- If you enter this block alone (without Block 1): credit equivalence through prior experience, interview or proficiency test (see “access route” at the end).
- Recommended
- Previous experience managing environments (on-premise or cloud) or development with deployments.
- Familiarity with typical Cloud Admin concepts (compute, storage, networking, identity).
- Basic knowledge of PowerShell or willingness to automate.
Program aims
Cloud Administrator
- Learn to manage and configure cloud resources with technical judgement, security, and good operational practices.
- Compute
- Create and manage VMs/instances, scaling (VMSS/ASG/MIG), images, extensions/agents.
- Choosing sizes (CPU/RAM/IOPS) based on load and cost.
- Storage
- Design storage according to need: objects, disks, file shares, backups.
- Apply access policies (ACLs/policies), versioning and replication.
- Networks
- Design VNets/VPCs with subnets, routing, DNS, NAT, egress/ingress control.
- Implement load balancing (L4/L7) and publish services securely.
- Connectivity
- Set up site-to-site connections (VPN) and understand hybrid scenarios (on-premise and cloud).
- Containers
- Deploy and operate AKS/EKS/GKE
- Understand and implement services like Azure Container Instance/Fargate/Cloud Run, depending on the cloud.
- Web services / APIs
- Deploy web apps
- Deploy APIs
- Implement managed services (App Service / Elastic Beanstalk / Cloud Run… depending on cloud).
- Basic operation and observability
- Logs, metrics, alerts, dashboards
- Troubleshooting.
Cloud Architect
- Understand and apply the fundamentals of cloud architecture (public/private/hybrid) to design scalable, secure, governed, and sustainable solutions.
- Translate business requirements into technical decisions (SLA, RTO/RPO, performance, cost, compliance).
- Designing for high availability, fault tolerance, scaling patterns, decoupling, queues/events.
- Designing with robust and professional security in mind. Roles, least privilege, environment segregation.
- Design governance and control. Apply account/subscription/project structures, policies, standards, naming/tagging, resource control.
- Designing data architectures. Choosing storage/DB based on use case. Data integration and flows (conceptual level ETL/ELT).
- Design backups, disaster recovery, replication, and recovery plans with realistic costs.
Career Readiness
The comprehensive training we deliver to our students thoroughly prepares them for the employment market. Through a personalized syllabus, we help them develop professional skills, establish relationships with companies and sail through recruitment processes.
An alternative training
In all our content, we include a percentage of Human Sciences to connect technology with soft skills.
Learning By Doing Methodology
It focuses on the practical application of knowledge and skills to foster meaningful and lasting learning.
Certification training
With this programme, you will acquire the necessary skills to work in a professional environment.
So that you can prove it, IMMUNE prepares you for Google Cloud certification.
Study plan
Associate Cloud Engineer (GCP)
UNIT 1 – Introduction to the Platform (6h)
UNIT 2 – Compute (24h)
- Compute Engine
- IAM & Monitoring
- VM scaling
- Google Kubernetes Engine
UNIT 3 – Networks (18h)
- Introduction to networks
- Introduction to Load Balancers
- Partial Test U1, U2 and U3
- Case Study: Compute & Networks
UNIT 4 – Serverless (18h)
- Cloud Functions
- Pub/Sub
- App Engine
- Cloud Run
UNIT 5 – API Management (9h):
UNIT 6 – Storage (12h)
- Google Cloud Storage Buckets
- Access and Security
- Redundancy
- Storage tiers
UNIT 7 – Databases (21h)
- Databases in GCP
- SQL vs NoSQL
- ETL and Data Lake
- Partial Test U4, U5, U6 and U7
- Case Study: Serverless and Databases
- End result
GCP Professional Architect
UNIT 1 – Designing for Safety and Regulatory Compliance (3h)
- Identity and Access Management
- Service Accounts
- Key Management Service
- VPC Service Controls
- Organisational Policies
UNIT 2 – Designing and Planning IaaS Architecture for Cloud Solutions (9h)
- Designing Networking Solutions
- Designing Process Solutions
- Data Storage
- Migrations to GCP
UNIT 3 – Manage serverless architecture deployments in GCP (12h)
- Designing Serverless Solutions
- Designing APIs
- Databases
UNIT 4 – Ensuring the reliability of solutions and operations (3h)
- Integrated Monitoring and Alerting Creation
Unit 5 – Analyse and Optimise Technical and Business Processes (9h)
- Software Development Lifecycle
UNIT 6 – Big Data and ETLs in the Enterprise (9h)
- Data Ingestion and Transformation Architectures
GCP DevOps
UNIT 1 – Infrastructure as Code on GCP (9h)
- Introduction to Terraform
- Templates
- Authentication
- Replication of services and environments
UNIT 2 – Deployment Management and Control (6h)
- GCP Cloud Source Repository
- GCP Cloud Build
*The academic program may be subject to changes in line with the changing demand for specific skills in the market.
Tools
Learn how to use industry-leading tools
Professionals
Rodrigo Moro
Master's in Cloud Architecture & DevOps Management Director | Tech. Arch. Delivery Manager
Alvaro Linares
Cloud Engineer
Andrés Gallego
Software Engineering Architect
Arnau Senserrich
Customer Reliability Engineer
Luis Polanco Ramirez
Chief Information Officer
Ramón Abad
Software Engineering Manager
Financing
Full payment
If you pay in one instalment you will receive a 15% discount.
7 / 10 Interest-free Installments
Instalments based on your chosen study mode (Intensive / Flexible).
Sequra
Pay in installments, even if you are unemployed and cannot guarantee the loan.
Quotanda
Pay in installments, even if you are unemployed and cannot guarantee the loan.
Fundae
Pay for your training through the Spanish Employment Training Foundation. Aimed at active workers who wish to finance their program through the subsidized training program.
FAQs
What certification or qualification will I receive on completion of the course?
Once you complete and pass the programme you will receive a diploma issued by IMMUNE Technology Institute in a digital format verifiable through blockchain technology.
Can the course be delivered online?
Yes, the program is delivered online with live classes. As such, you will be in direct contact and under the supervision of the teachers, which will enable you to follow the classes and interact in a flexible and natural way.
Is this programme for me?
Do you want to level up?
Do you want to stay in your field or sector, but you want to continue learning and explore new challenges? It's time to give your professional profile a boost and align it with the latest trends in technology.
Are you finishing your degree, and you want an upgrade in technology?
We love your profile, because you dare to dream. And in the professional world, fortune favors the bold. If you are an entrepreneur or freelancer, this program will help take your professional projects to the next level.
Want to change your professional career?
If you want your career to take a new direction and enter the world of tech with a bang, the program will help you specialize and shape your professional profile.
Are you an entrepreneur or freelancer?
This program will put you in the spotlight, as technology is the engine of innovation and the key to staying competitive in a constantly evolving market.
Will the tools I need be included in the price of the program?
The tools used throughout the program are licensed for free use, in some cases because we use educational licenses and in others because it is free software.
Is there a careers and employment guidance service?
We have an employability area which, through our Talent Hub program, is responsible for supporting the efforts of our students to enter the employment market. The services we offer include resources to help you search for and prepare for interviews, English tests, resume and/or Linkedin profile guidance, interview and elevator pitch training, and access to our exclusive internship and employment pool.
What are the requirements for my computer?
You will need to have access to a laptop with a camera, microphone and minimum requirements of 8 GB of RAM and an i5 processor.
What is the Capstone Project?
The final project is where everything you have learned throughout the program is applied and consolidated. You will present the project to a panel of professionals from companies in the sector, which represents a unique opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge to potential employers and also to network.
Are there grants or scholarships available?
Yes, there are scholarships or study grants as well as financing options depending on students’ circumstances. Check out our scholarship and financing options.
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Admission test
This questionnaire will allow us to gain an in-depth understanding of your profile, ensuring that the programme aligns perfectly with your current knowledge and expectations, and guaranteeing that you get the most out of your time with us.
Why should you take the test?
- To assess your prior knowledge.
- To ensure that this course is the right fit for you.
- To offer you a personalized and unique learning experience.
How does it work?
The test is completely online, requires no prior preparation, and will take no more than 25 minutes.
Admissions Process
Our students are characterized by their passion for technology. Our admissions process focuses on who you are, how you think, what you have accomplished, and then sharing your goals.
Our aim is to get to know you better, see what makes you unique and ensure that the IMMUNE educational model adapts to your profile.
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