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Google Cloud Certification

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Why get Google Cloud certified

87% of Google Cloud certified users feel more confident in cloud skills.1

Google Cloud certifications are among the highest paying IT certifications of 2022. 2

More than 1 in 4 of Google Cloud certified individuals took on more responsibility or leadership roles at work.1

Which Google Cloud certification is right for you?

Foundational certification

Validate your broad knowledge of cloud concepts and the products, services, tools, features, benefits, and use cases of Google Cloud.

Recommended candidate:

  • Collaborative role with technical professionals

  • No technical prerequisites

Role

Associate certification

Assesses the fundamental skills to deploy and maintain cloud projects.

Recommended candidate:

  • Has understanding fundamentals of Google Cloud

  • Has experience deploying cloud applications and monitoring operations

  • Has experience managing cloud enterprise solutions

Role

Professional certification

Assess key technical job functions and advanced skills in design, implementation and management of Google Cloud products.

Recommended candidate:

  • Has in-depth experience setting up cloud environments for an organization 

  • Has experience deploying services and solutions based on business requirements

Role

Showcase your skills

Take the first step in your learning journey. Get hands-on experience and earn a Google Cloud-recognized badge
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Google Cloud Certification FAQs

Learn more about Google Cloud Certification and find answers to frequently asked questions.

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Training for Google Cloud certification

Take one class or follow a full learning path. Develop your cloud skills through virtual or in-person training.

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Responsibility or leadership roles at work.

More than 1 in 4 of Google Cloud certified individuals reported taking on more responsibility or leadership roles at work.

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Google Cloud Certified Fellows

Google Cloud Certified Fellows are technical thought leaders with expertise in hybrid & multicloud solutions.

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Get to know the current class of Google Cloud Certified Fellows.

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Certification stories and resources

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90% agree skill badges have helped in their Google Cloud certification journey

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1. Based on survey responses from the 2020 Google Cloud certification impact report.

2. Based on responses from the Global Knowledge 2022 IT Skills and Salary Survey.

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