GCP IAM and Networking for AWS Professionals

Transitioning from one major cloud provider to another can feel like learning an entirely new language. This text-based course is designed specifically to help AWS engineers and architects map their existing knowledge directly to GCP's unique networking and identity frameworks. You will learn how to translate AWS concepts like IAM policies, VPCs, security groups, and IAM roles into their GCP equivalents, such as Projects, IAM Members, VPC Service Controls, and Service Accounts. By understanding the core architectural differences, you will be able to design secure, efficient, and well-structured GCP environments with confidence. What you'll learn: Understand foundational cloud resource hierarchies, mapping AWS Accounts to GCP Organizations, Folders, and Projects; Map AWS IAM concepts to GCP IAM equivalents, including members, custom roles, and service accounts; Configure GCP Virtual Private Clouds, subnets, and firewalls using AWS security group analogies; Apply modern Zero Trust security principles using VPC Service Controls and Identity-Aware Proxy; Implement hybrid connectivity options, comparing AWS Direct Connect and VPNs to GCP Interconnect and Cloud VPN; Practice writing basic infrastructure-as-code configurations for GCP networking and access management. The course begins with a foundational breakdown of resource hierarchies, terminology differences, and basic security definitions. You will then progress through detailed, text-based modules covering identity management, network design, security boundaries, and hybrid connectivity solutions. This course is designed for cloud architects, systems engineers, and security professionals who already have a basic understanding of AWS and want to expand their skills to GCP. No prior GCP experience is required. Start expanding your multi-cloud expertise today.