Originally reported by Times Now News. Original publication date: May 6, 2020.
Overview
TechGig, in collaboration with Google Cloud, launched Cloud DevJam — an interactive online upskilling program aimed at helping Indian IT professionals strengthen their Google Cloud Platform (GCP) skills. The initiative was announced in May 2020, timed to help developers productively use time at home during COVID-19 lockdowns, and was designed to support both immediate reskilling needs and longer-term career advancement.
What Is Cloud DevJam?
Cloud DevJam is a structured, multi-format learning program built around Google Cloud Platform competencies. Rather than offering passive video content alone, the program combines several learning modalities to reinforce practical understanding:
- Live interactive sessions led by Google Cloud subject-matter experts
- Hands-on labs providing direct experience with GCP tools and services
- Multiple-choice assessments to validate conceptual knowledge
- Hackathons and skill-based contests to apply learning to real-world scenarios
Participants accumulate points across these activities, with top performers earning the recognition of Cloud DevJam Champion.
Skills Covered
The program covers a range of Google Cloud Platform domains, enabling developers to build breadth as well as depth. Key areas include:
- Core Infrastructure — foundational GCP services including compute, storage, and networking
- Data & Machine Learning — working with GCP data services and ML tooling
- Application Development — building and deploying cloud-native applications on GCP
Google Cloud Certification Pathway
Beyond skill-building activities, all Cloud DevJam participants have the opportunity to pursue and complete an official Google Cloud certification. This gives the program a tangible, credential-backed outcome — not just practical knowledge, but a verifiable qualification recognised by employers evaluating cloud-ready talent.
Why This Program Was Launched
Both TechGig and Google Cloud positioned Cloud DevJam as a direct response to accelerating demand for cloud skills, made more urgent by the shift to remote work and digital-first operations during the pandemic.
“The COVID-19 outbreak, and the social lockdown, has made it critically important for everyone to remain updated with the newer technologies. Today, the digital frontier — led by cloud-based technologies — is driving most initiatives in all sectors.”
— Sanjay Goyal, Business Head, TimesJobs and TechGig
“One thing that recent events have made clearer than ever is the importance for organizations and tech talent to be digital-first and cloud-ready. The Cloud DevJam is unique because it’s been conceptualized to enable developers to build their knowledge while at home, and companies will need to call on their skills in the immediate and long term to ensure business agility, resilience, and overall competitiveness.”
— Karan Bajwa, Managing Director, Google Cloud India
Who Should Participate?
Cloud DevJam is aimed primarily at Indian IT professionals — including software developers, cloud engineers, data engineers, and ML practitioners — who want to build or validate their GCP skills. The program’s range of difficulty levels and topic areas makes it suitable for developers at different stages of their cloud learning journey, from those just beginning with GCP fundamentals to those preparing for certification.
How to Get Started
At the time of launch, interested participants were directed to the Cloud DevJam registration portal via TechGig’s platform. If you are reading this after the original launch window, check TechGig’s website and Google Cloud Training for current availability of similar programs, learning paths, and certification preparation resources.
The Broader Context: Cloud Skills in High Demand
The Cloud DevJam launch reflects a broader industry trend: demand for verified cloud skills — particularly on major platforms like GCP, AWS, and Azure — has grown substantially as organisations accelerate digital transformation. Programs that combine structured learning, hands-on labs, and recognised certifications have become a practical route for developers to differentiate themselves and for organisations to build internal cloud capability quickly.
For DevOps engineers and developers considering GCP upskilling today, Google Cloud’s official training and certification catalogue and Qwiklabs (now Google Cloud Skills Boost) offer hands-on lab environments comparable to what Cloud DevJam provided.