Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

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.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

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. 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.

Is financial aid available?

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.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. 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 cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

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.

Google Cloud Database Engineer Specialization

Advance your cloud career in database engineering

Instructor: Google Cloud Training

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14 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.7

(384 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

14 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.7

(384 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Taught in English

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

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Advance your subject-matter expertise

Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
Earn a career certificate from Google Cloud

Specialization - 14 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 130 minutes

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

Identity and Access Management, Cloud Platforms, User Accounts, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Services, Cloud API, and Cloud Storage

Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure

Course 25 hours

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

Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Serverless Computing, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Network Infrastructure, Generative AI Agents, Scalability, Containerization, and Cloud Computing

Cloud SQL for MySQL: Qwik Start

Course 330 minutes

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

Database Administration, Cloud Hosting, MySQL, SQL, Cloud Management, Database Management, and Google Cloud Platform

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

Course 41 hour

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

Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Import/Export, Data Migration, and MySQL

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

Course 51 hour

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

Operational Databases, Google Cloud Platform, Data Migration, Database Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Database Administration, and MySQL

Migrate to Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL using Database Migration Service

Course 61 hour

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

Google Cloud Platform, PostgreSQL, Database Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Database Management, Data Management, and Data Migration

Connect an App to a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance

Course 740 minutes

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

Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, Data Access, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Containerization, SQL, and Databases

Securing a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance

Course 840 minutes

What you'll learn

How to secure a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL instance

Skills you'll gain

PostgreSQL, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Database Management, Authentications, Cloud Security, Key Management, and Data Security

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

Course 940 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

Database Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Maintenance, Disaster Recovery, Google Cloud Platform, and PostgreSQL

Cloud Spanner - Loading Data and Performing Backups

Course 101 hour

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

Data Import/Export, Data Storage Technologies, Dataflow, Database Administration, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, and Data Management

Cloud Spanner - Defining Schemas and Understanding Query Plans

Course 111 hour

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

Database Design, Query Languages, Data Management, Google Cloud Platform, Relational Databases, Database Administration, Data Import/Export, Operational Databases, and Database Management

Deploy a Modern Web App connected to a Cloud Spanner Instance

Course 121 hour

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.

Skills you'll gain

Data Import/Export, Google Cloud Platform, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Application, Node.JS, Web Applications, Cloud Applications, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Development Environment, and Application Deployment

Enterprise Database Migration

Course 1319 hours

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

Google Cloud Platform, Data Migration, Microsoft SQL Servers, Oracle Databases, Virtual Machines, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Database Architecture and Administration, Data Architecture, Database Design, Databases, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Computing, and Cloud Computing Architecture

Select a Google Cloud Database for Your Applications

Course 147 hours

What you'll learn

Identify Google Cloud databases commonly used for application development.
Describe common application design patterns and select a Google Cloud database that’s suitable for the characteristics of your application.
Use Cloud SQL, AlloyDB, or Spanner to build gen AI applications.

Skills you'll gain

Databases, Google Cloud Platform, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Transaction Processing, Database Management Systems, Cloud Applications, Data Migration, Generative AI, and Data Store

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Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

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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.

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