Google partners with Nasscom to launch a new cloud computing course in India – Times of India

Organisations across various industries are considering taking up a cloud-first approach as digital disruptions increases to hamper virtual collaboration. Over the last two years, the demand for skilled individuals in areas like — artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and data analytics — has increased as more companies are deploying cloud storage and systems. To meet the increased demand and to equip participants with the skills they need for a career in a digital workplace, Google Cloud has partnered with FutureSkills Prime (a MeitY and NASSCOM Digital Skilling Initiative) to launch the first session of the Google Cloud Computing Foundations with Kubernetes course.
Google Cloud Computing Foundations with Kubernetes course: Availability
The Google Cloud Computing Foundations with Kubernetes course will be offered free of cost for the students who are pursuing their higher education and to freshers who are trying to train themselves in emerging technologies which will eventually help them in getting jobs. Students and freshers can enroll for this course starting today (September 15).

Additionally, this course will also help participants to develop technical proficiency by learning the basics of cloud computing, big data and machine learning. This course can be apt for students and freshers who are looking for diverse career paths including those in — IT infrastructure, data analytics, and cloud-native application development among others.
What is the Google Cloud Computing Foundation Program
Google’s Cloud Computing Foundation Program in association with NASSCOM is a five Course series that complies with the National Occupancy Standard outlined by the Government of India. This is a beginner-level course that aims to offer participants an opportunity to experience cloud computing, cloud basics, big data, and machine learning.

This course will help the participants to learn and understand concepts along with offering hands-on training (via Google Cloud Skills Boost platform) to practice their learning. Participants will earn a course completion certificate and Industry recognised skill badges after they have completed the entire course.