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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Database Engineer Specialization

    Advance your cloud career in database engineering

    Google Cloud Training

    Instructor: Google Cloud Training

    11,176 already enrolled

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    13 course series
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
    4.7

    (340 reviews)

    Intermediate level

    Recommended experience

    Recommended experience

    Intermediate level

    Experience with database development using SQL; general programming skills; understanding of relational and NoSQL database design; several years of industry experience recommended for the certification exam.

    1 month
    at 10 hours a week
    Flexible schedule
    Learn at your own pace
    13 course series
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
    4.7

    (340 reviews)

    Intermediate level

    Recommended experience

    Recommended experience

    Intermediate level

    Experience with database development using SQL; general programming skills; understanding of relational and NoSQL database design; several years of industry experience recommended for the certification exam.

    1 month
    at 10 hours a week
    Flexible schedule
    Learn at your own pace
    • About
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    What you'll learn

    • Learn the skills needed to be successful in a cloud database engineer role

    • Prepare for the Professional Cloud Database Engineer certification exam

    • Learn how to plan, execute, test, and monitor enterprise database migrations to Google Cloud

    • Migrate and manage Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, and Bigtable databases

    Skills you'll gain

    • Databases
    • Cloud Computing
    • Google Cloud Platform
    • Data Management
    • SQL

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    Specialization - 13 course series

    A Database Engineer designs, creates, manages, migrates, and troubleshoots databases used by applications to store and retrieve data. This learning path guides you through a curated collection of on-demand courses, labs, and skill badges that provide you with real-world, hands-on experience using Google Cloud technologies essential to the Database Engineer role. Once you complete the path, check out our catalog for 700+ labs and courses to keep going on your professional journey.

    Applied Learning Project

    This specialization incorporates labs using our Qwiklabs platform. These components will let you gain practical hands-on experience with the concepts explained in the video modules. In addition, you will learn about and practice working with Google Cloud databases such as Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, and Bigtable.

    A Tour of Google Cloud Hands-on Labs

    Course 1•30 minutes•4.8 (235 ratings)

    What you'll learn

    • Learn about the labs platform, and identify key features of a lab environment, and learn how to access the Cloud Console with specific credentials.

    • Learn about Google Cloud projects, and identify common misconceptions about them. Learn about the API library, and examine its chief features.

    • Learn how to use the Google Cloud Navigation menu to identify types of Google Cloud services

    • Learn about primitive roles, and use the Cloud IAM service to inspect actions available to specific users.

    Skills you'll gain

    Category: Cloud Platforms
    Cloud Platforms
    Category: Google Cloud Platform
    Google Cloud Platform
    Category: Cloud Storage
    Cloud Storage

    Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure

    Course 2•5 hours•4.7 (48,485 ratings)

    What you'll learn

    • Identify the purpose and value of Google Cloud products and services.

    • Define how infrastructure is organized and controlled in Google Cloud

    • Explain how to create a basic infrastructure in Google Cloud

    • Select and use Google Cloud storage options

    Skills you'll gain

    Category: Database (DBMS)
    Database (DBMS)
    Category: Google Cloud Platform
    Google Cloud Platform
    Category: Data Management
    Data Management

    Cloud SQL for MySQL: Qwik Start

    Course 3•30 minutes•4.4 (43 ratings)

    What you'll learn

    • how to create and connect to a Google Cloud SQL MySQL instance and perform basic SQL operations

    Skills you'll gain

    Category: MySQL
    MySQL
    Category: cloud sql
    cloud sql
    Category: SQL Operations
    SQL Operations

    Migrating to Cloud SQL from Amazon RDS for MySQL Using Database Migration Service

    Course 4•1 hour•4.7 (18 ratings)

    What you'll learn

    • Create a profile for a source connection to a cloud-based MySQL instance (e.g. Amazon RDS for MySQL).

    • Configure connectivity between source and destination instances using an IP allowlist.

    • Create and run a one-time migration job using Database Migration Service.

    • Verify that the migration job has completed successfully.

    Skills you'll gain

    Category: Postgresql
    Postgresql
    Category: Kubernetes
    Kubernetes
    Category: cloud sql
    cloud sql

    Migrating On-premises MySQL Using a Continuous Database Migration Service Job

    Course 5•1 hour•4.9 (14 ratings)

    What you'll learn

    • Create a profile for a source connection to a cloud-based MySQL instance (e.g. Amazon RDS for MySQL).

    • Configure connectivity between source and destination instances using an IP allowlist.

    • Create and run a one-time migration job using Database Migration Service.

    • Verify that the migration job has completed successfully.

    Skills you'll gain

    Category: Cloud Computing Security
    Cloud Computing Security
    Category: Database (DBMS)
    Database (DBMS)
    Category: Google Cloud Platform
    Google Cloud Platform

    Migrate to Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL using Database Migration Service

    Course 6•1 hour•4.1 (14 ratings)

    What you'll learn

    • How to configure a continuous Database Migration Service job to migrate databases from a PostgreSQL instance to Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL.

    Skills you'll gain

    Category: Node.Js
    Node.Js
    Category: Database (DBMS)
    Database (DBMS)
    Category: Google Cloud Platform
    Google Cloud Platform

    Connect an App to a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance

    Course 7•40 minutes•5.0 (12 ratings)

    What you'll learn

    • Configure an application to access a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL database.

    • Create a Kubernetes cluster and deploy a simple application to that cluster

    Skills you'll gain

    Category: Database (DBMS)
    Database (DBMS)
    Category: Google Cloud Platform
    Google Cloud Platform
    Category: MySQL
    MySQL

    Securing a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance

    Course 8•40 minutes

    What you'll learn

    • How to secure a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL instance

    Skills you'll gain

    Category: Postgresql
    Postgresql
    Category: Google Cloud Platform
    Google Cloud Platform
    Category: cloud sql
    cloud sql

    Configure Replication and Enable Point-in-Time-Recovery for Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL

    Course 9•40 minutes

    What you'll learn

    • Enable point-in-time recovery on a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL instance.

    • Perform a point-in-time recovery.

    • Confirm that the recovered database reflects an earlier point in time.

    Skills you'll gain

    Category: Database (DBMS)
    Database (DBMS)
    Category: Google Cloud Platform
    Google Cloud Platform
    Category: MySQL
    MySQL

    Cloud Spanner - Loading Data and Performing Backups

    Course 10•1 hour•5.0 (11 ratings)

    What you'll learn

    • Insert data with DML

    • Insert data through a client library

    • Insert batch data through a client library

    • Load data using Dataflow. Backup your database

    Skills you'll gain

    Category: Database (DBMS)
    Database (DBMS)
    Category: Google Cloud Platform
    Google Cloud Platform
    Category: Data Management
    Data Management

    Cloud Spanner - Defining Schemas and Understanding Query Plans

    Course 11•1 hour•4.7 (13 ratings)

    What you'll learn

    • Load data into tables. Use pre-defined Python client library code to load data.

    • Query data with client libraries. Make updates to the database schema.

    • Add a Secondary Index.

    • Examine Query plans.

    Skills you'll gain

    Category: Google Compute Engine
    Google Compute Engine
    Category: Google App Engine (GAE)
    Google App Engine (GAE)
    Category: Google Cloud Platform
    Google Cloud Platform
    Category: Cloud Computing
    Cloud Computing

    Deploy a Modern Web App connected to a Cloud Spanner Instance

    Course 12•1 hour•4.3 (13 ratings)

    What you'll learn

    • Configure the Project Environment. Download and inspect the application code.

    • Deploy Backend application component. Import sample stock trade data to the database.

    • Deploy Frontend application component.

    • Perform operations in the OmegaTrade Application.

    Enterprise Database Migration

    Course 13•19 hours•4.6 (33 ratings)

    What you'll learn

    • Plan, execute, test, and monitor simple and complex enterprise database migrations to Google Cloud.

    • Choose an appropriate Google Cloud database, migrate SQL Server databases and run Oracle databases on Google Cloud bare metal.

    • Recognize and overcome the challenges of moving data to prevent data loss, preserve data integrity, and minimize downtime.

    • Evaluate on-premises database architectures and plan migrations. Make the business case for moving databases to Google Cloud.

    Skills you'll gain

    Category: Database (DBMS)
    Database (DBMS)
    Category: Dataflow
    Dataflow
    Category: Google Cloud Platform
    Google Cloud Platform
    Category: Data Management
    Data Management

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    Google Cloud Training
    Google Cloud Training
    Google Cloud
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    Frequently asked questions

    This specialization is designed to be completed in 10 weeks at approximately 5 hours per week.

    Experience with database development using SQL, general programming skills, and an understanding of relational and NoSQL database design is helpful in understanding the topics covered.

    We strongly recommend you take these courses in order. This is especially important when completing the Qwiklabs activities, as these hands-on labs build upon the work you complete in preceding courses.

    This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

    If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policyOpens in a new tab.

    Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

    Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

    When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aidOpens in a new tab.

    This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

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