You need to evaluate your team readiness for a new GCP project. You must perform the evaluation and create a skills gap plan which incorporates the business goal of cost optimization. Your team has deployed two GCP projects successfully to date. What should you do?

The correct option addresses both team readiness and cost optimization. Investing in team training and a certification roadmap builds internal expertise, which is more cost-effective long-term than relying solely on external consultants. Certifications validate skills and ensure the team is proficient in GCP best practices, contributing to efficient resource utilization and cost optimization. Setting a deadline without addressing the skills gap (first option) is premature and risky. Hiring external consultants (third and fourth options) can be expensive and doesn't build sustainable internal capabilities, contradicting the cost optimization goal. While consultants can be useful for specific, short-term needs, the question emphasizes evaluating team readiness and creating a skills gap plan, pointing to internal development.