# GCP Learning Journal A structured personal knowledge base documenting my Google Cloud Platform (GCP) learning journey — starting with Google Cloud Fundamentals (Core Infrastructure) and expanding into additional GCP certifications, services, hands-on notes, and interview-focused preparation. --- ## 📚 Courses | Course | Status | Certification Target | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | [Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure](courses/gcp-core-infrastructure/README.md) | ✅ Notes & Q&A Complete | Associate Cloud Engineer · Professional Cloud Architect | --- ## 🗂️ Repository Structure ``` gcp-learning-journal/ ├── courses/ # Course-specific learning notes │ └── gcp-core-infrastructure/ # GCF - Core Infrastructure (2-day session) │ ├── README.md # Course overview, module index, progress │ └── modules/ │ ├── module-01-intro-to-google-cloud/ │ ├── module-02-resource-hierarchy-and-iam/ │ ├── module-03-vpc-and-compute-engine/ │ ├── module-04-cloud-storage-and-databases/ │ ├── module-05-containers-and-kubernetes/ │ └── module-06-serverless-applications/ │ ├── notes.md # Detailed notes + embedded Q&A │ ├── qa-review.md # Interview & certification Q&A │ └── images/ # Diagrams and screenshots ├── lab-notes/ # Hands-on lab documentation │ ├── lab-01-lamp-stack-marketplace.md │ ├── lab-02-vpc-networking.md │ ├── lab-03-cloud-storage-cloud-sql.md │ └── lab-04-cloud-run.md ├── shared-resources/ # Cross-course reference materials │ ├── gcp-services-overview.md │ ├── key-terms.md │ └── README.md └── README.md ``` --- ## 🎯 Certification Targets | Certification | Level | Status | |------------------------------------|--------------|------------| | Associate Cloud Engineer (ACE) | Associate | 🔲 Planned | | Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) | Professional | 🔲 Planned | --- ## 📅 Learning Sessions | Session | Date | Topics Covered | |--------------------------|------------|------------------------------------------------------------------| | GET_CERTIFIED-06 · Day 1 | 2026.04.08 | Intro to GCP · Resource Hierarchy & IAM · VPC & Compute Engine | | GET_CERTIFIED-06 · Day 2 | 2026.04.09 | Cloud Storage & Databases · Containers & Kubernetes · Serverless | --- ## 📖 How to Use This Repo | Goal | Where to Go | |-----------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | Learning a topic | `courses/` → relevant module → `notes.md` | | Exam / interview prep | `courses/` → relevant module → `qa-review.md` | | Quick service lookup | `shared-resources/gcp-services-overview.md` | | Term definition | `shared-resources/key-terms.md` | | Lab walkthroughs | `lab-notes/` |