Associate Cloud Engineer
Associate Cloud Engineers deploy applications, monitor operations, and manage enterprise solutions. They use Google Cloud Console and the command-line interface to perform common platform-based tasks to maintain one or more deployed solutions that leverage Google-managed or self-managed services on Google Cloud.
The Associate Cloud Engineer exam assesses your ability to:
- Set up a cloud solution environment
- Plan and configure a cloud solution
- Deploy and implement a cloud solution
- Ensure successful operation of a cloud solution
- Configure access and security
Also available in Japanese, Spanish and Portuguese
About this certification exam
Length: 2 hours
Registration fee: $125 (plus tax where applicable)
Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese
Exam format: 50-60 multiple choice and multiple select questions
Exam delivery method:
a. Take the online-proctored exam from a remote location
b. Take the onsite-proctored exam at a testing center
Prerequisites: None
Recommended experience: 6+ months hands-on experience with Google Cloud
Certification Renewal / Recertification: Candidates must recertify in order to maintain their certification status. Effective October 1, 2022 the Associate Cloud Engineer certification is valid for three years from the date of certification. Recertification is accomplished by retaking the exam during the recertification eligibility time period and achieving a passing score. You may attempt recertification starting 60 days prior to your certification expiration date.
Exam overview
Step 1: Get real world experience
Before attempting the ACE exam, it’s recommended that
you have 6+ months hands-on experience with Google Cloud
products and solutions. Ready to start building? Explore
the
Google Cloud Free Tier for
free usage (up to monthly limits) of select products,
including BigQuery and Compute Engine.
Step 2: Understand what’s on the exam
The ACE exam guide contains a complete list of topics
that may be included on the exam. Review the
exam guide
to determine if your skills align with the topics on the
exam.
Step 3: Round out your skills with training
Prepare for the exam by following the Cloud
Engineer learning path. Explore online training,
in-person classes, hands-on labs, and other
resources from Google Cloud.
Prepare for the exam with Googlers and certified
experts. Get valuable exam tips and tricks for the
Associate Cloud Engineer exam and hear insights from
industry experts.
Complete the "Preparing for the Associate Cloud
Engineer Examination" course to familiarize yourself
with the exam materials and to do a final check for
exam readiness.
Step 4: Review the sample questions
Familiarize yourself with the format of exam questions
by
reviewing example content
that may be covered on the Associate Cloud Engineer
exam.
Step 5: Schedule an exam
Register and select
the option to take the exam remotely or at a nearby
testing center. Review exam
terms and conditions
and
data sharing policies.