Professional Cloud Network Engineer
A Professional Cloud Network Engineer implements and manages network architectures in Google Cloud. This individual may work on networking or cloud teams with architects who design cloud infrastructure. The Cloud Network Engineer uses the Google Cloud Console and/or command line interface, and leverages experience with network services, application and container networking, hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity, implementing VPCs, and security for established network architectures to ensure successful cloud implementations.
The Professional Cloud Network Engineer exam assesses your ability to:
- Design, plan, and prototype a Google Cloud network
- Implement Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) instances
- Configure network services
- Implement hybrid interconnectivity
- Manage, monitor, and optimize network operations
About this certification exam
Length: 2 hours
Registration fee: $200 (plus tax where applicable)
Languages: English, Japanese
Exam format: 50-60 multiple choice and multiple select questions
Exam delivery method:
a) Take the online-proctored exam from a remote location, review the online testing requirements
b) Take the onsite-proctored exam at a testing center, locate a test center near you
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. Review the exam guide
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 topics on the exam.
2. Training
Prepare for the exam by following the Professional
Network Engineer learning path. Explore online
training, in-person classes, hands-on labs, and
other resources from Google Cloud.
Get valuable tips and tricks from Google experts to
help you prepare for certification.
In-depth discussions on the concepts and critical
components of Google Cloud:
3. Sample questions
Review sample questions
to familiarize yourself with the format of exam
questions and example content that may be covered on the
Cloud Network Engineer exam.
4. Schedule your 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.