Professional Cloud Developer
A Professional Cloud Developer builds scalable and highly available applications using Google-recommended tools and best practices. This individual has experience with cloud-native applications, developer tools, managed services, and next-generation databases. A Professional Cloud Developer also has proficiency with at least one general-purpose programming language and instruments their code to produce metrics, logs, and traces.
The Professional Cloud Developer exam assesses your ability to:
- Design highly scalable, available, reliable cloud-native applications
- Build and test applications
- Deploy applications
- Integrate Google Cloud services
- Manage deployed applications
Also available in Japanese.
The Professional Cloud Developer exam will transition to a new exam guide in mid-June 2024. If you plan to take the newer version of the exam, refer to the updated exam guide.
About this certification exam
Length: Two hours
Registration fee: $200 (plus tax where applicable)
Languages: English and Japanese
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: 3+ years of industry experience including 1+ years designing and managing solutions using Google Cloud.
Certification Renewal / Recertification: Candidates must recertify in order to maintain their certification status. Unless explicitly stated in the detailed exam descriptions, all Google Cloud certifications are valid for two 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
1. Get real world experience
Before attempting the Cloud Developer exam, it's
recommended that you have 3+ years of 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.
2. Understand what's on the exam
The exam guide contains a complete list of topics that
may be included on the exam, helping you determine if
your skills align with the exam.
4. Round out your skills with training
Prepare for the exam by following the Professional
Cloud Developer 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, tricks, and
insights from industry experts.
In-depth discussions on the concepts and critical
components of Google Cloud:
5. Schedule an exam
Register and select
whether to take the exam remotely or at a nearby testing
center. Review exam
terms and conditions
and
data sharing policies.