Training Cloud SQL - Managing Scalable Databases

$5,775

  • 5 days
  • Onsite
  • 10 people max.
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10 people max.
$5,775
In-company rate: from $10,395 for the whole team
On-site and certification exam on quote
5 days
Onsite

Don't let this gap widen

Why this program matters

  • Without Cloud SQL mastery, companies suffer 45% more downtime on critical databases, costing an average of 8 500€ per hour of outage according to Gartner.

  • Manual migrations fail 30% of the time without expertise, generating data loss and GDPR fines up to 4% of revenue.

  • In 2026, 68% of DevOps roles require Cloud SQL, shutting out non-certified candidates and blocking promotions.

  • Each quarter without cloud skills widens a fatal competitive gap, leaving teams stuck on time-consuming manual tasks.

Allan BUSI, Learni trainer · AI expert
Allan BUSI

Learni trainer · AI expert

73%productivity gap
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Payment by wire transferEnhanced confidentialityPerfect for companies with 50 to 500 employeesScheduling to fit any time zone

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Cloud SQL training objectives

  • Master Cloud SQL to deploy professional enterprise databases
  • Configure and optimize scalable, high-performance Cloud SQL instances
  • Implement high availability and certified automated backups
  • Develop monitoring and tuning skills for critical environments
  • Integrate Cloud SQL with cloud-native applications with enhanced security
  • Manage data migrations to Cloud SQL while minimizing downtimes

Cloud SQL curriculum: 5 modules over 5 days

Module 1 : Cloud SQL Fundamentals: Installation and Initial Configuration (Google Cloud Console, gcloud CLI)

Dive into the world of Cloud SQL by creating your first MySQL or PostgreSQL instance via the Google Cloud Console and gcloud CLI. Explore machine type options, storage, and networking for professional setups. Perform practical exercises on real business cases such as legacy database migration. Configure secure SSL connections and produce a deliverable architecture diagram at the end of the day.

Module 2 : Cloud SQL Administration: Scaling and Performance Tuning (Read Replicas, Query Insights)

Master daily Cloud SQL administration by implementing read replicas to boost read performance. Use Query Insights to identify and fix slow queries. Perform manual tuning on indexes and configurations through hands-on exercises on large datasets. Simulate enterprise load spikes with tools like sysbench, generate performance reports, and optimize storage costs for immediate savings.

Module 3 : Cloud SQL High Availability: Backups and Failover (Automated Backups, Regional Instances)

Ensure database resilience with Cloud SQL by configuring automated backups and point-in-time recovery. Deploy regional instances for zero-downtime failover. Test failure scenarios through practical drills inspired by critical production cases. Integrate Cloud SQL Proxy for reliable connections, produce a certified business continuity plan, and validate RTO/RPO on your red thread project.

Module 4 : Cloud SQL Integration: APIs and Applications (Cloud Functions, App Engine, Private IP)

Connect Cloud SQL to the Google Cloud ecosystem by developing integrations with Cloud Functions and App Engine using native drivers like pg for PostgreSQL. Secure access with Private Service Connect and VPC peering. Code real-time microservices querying Cloud SQL. Debug complex workflows during collaborative exercises, deploy a full-stack prototype, and measure latencies for proven scalability.

Module 5 : Cloud SQL Security and Monitoring: IAM, Audit Logs, and Advanced Optimization

Strengthen Cloud SQL security with fine-grained IAM, Binary Authorization, and comprehensive audit logs. Configure Cloud Monitoring and Logging for proactive anomaly alerts. Optimize costs with committed use discounts via predictive analysis. Conduct a full audit of your instance with immediate remediation. Finalize the red thread project with an expert review and receive personalized production recommendations.

How Cloud SQL skills are assessed

  • Certifying multiple-choice quiz on Cloud SQL skills at the end of the training
  • Practical evaluation through exercises and red thread project
  • Oral defense of the Cloud SQL deployment before the expert trainer

How the Cloud SQL course is taught

  • Sessions led by an active Google Cloud certified trainer
  • Practical exercises on real business cases and datasets
  • Evolving red thread project over 5 days for immediate application
  • Detailed course materials and accessible online resources

Cloud SQL training: access and practical arrangements

The Training Cloud SQL - Managing Scalable Databases program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training Cloud SQL - Managing Scalable Databases program, the following equipment is required:

  • Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
  • Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
  • Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
  • Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training Cloud SQL - Managing Scalable Databases program is performed through:

  • During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
  • End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
  • After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

How Learni guarantees the quality of your Cloud SQL training

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

  • Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
  • Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.
Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

  • Live briefing on goals and team context.
  • Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.
Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

  • Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
  • Program co-written then validated by your team.
Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

  • NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
  • Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

  • Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
  • Distributed through our partner charities
  • Included, at no extra cost to you
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FAQ

Cloud SQL: frequently asked questions

Which tools are used in Cloud SQL training?+
Hands-on work runs on google Cloud Console, gcloud CLI, read Replicas, query Insights, automated Backups and regional Instances. Those tools come from the Cloud SQL program itself, delivered on site over 5 days, so participants practise on the stack they will use at work.
What can participants do after Cloud SQL training?+
They can master Cloud SQL to deploy professional enterprise databases, configure and optimize scalable, high-performance Cloud SQL instances and implement high availability and certified automated backups. Those are the stated objectives of the Cloud SQL program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.
What does the Cloud SQL program cover, day by day?+
Day 1: Cloud SQL Fundamentals: Installation and Initial Configuration (Google Cloud Console, gcloud CLI). Day 2: Cloud SQL Administration: Scaling and Performance Tuning (Read Replicas, Query Insights). Day 3: Cloud SQL High Availability: Backups and Failover (Automated Backups, Regional Instances). Day 4: Cloud SQL Integration: APIs and Applications (Cloud Functions, App Engine, Private IP). Day 5: Cloud SQL Security and Monitoring: IAM, Audit Logs, and Advanced Optimization. The Cloud SQL program runs over 5 days, delivered on site.
How is Cloud SQL training assessed?+
Assessment relies on certifying multiple-choice quiz on Cloud SQL skills at the end of the training, practical evaluation through exercises and red thread project and oral defense of the Cloud SQL deployment before the expert trainer. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Cloud SQL program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.
How much does Cloud SQL training cost per participant?+
Cloud SQL training costs $5,775 per participant. For an in-company team, the flat rate starts at $10,395 for the whole group, up to 8 people. The detailed quote, sent within one business day, adjusts the amount to the format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team.
How long does Cloud SQL training take?+
5 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.
Who pays for Cloud SQL training?+
Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.
What do participants need to know before Cloud SQL training?+
Advanced SQL knowledge, Google Cloud Platform basics, and Linux administration.
Is a certificate issued after Cloud SQL training?+
Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.
Does Learni provide the equipment for Cloud SQL training?+
No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.
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