The Associate Data Practitioner beta exam is now closed. Registration for the new exam will open in January 2025.

Associate Data Practitioner (coming soon)

The Associate Data Practitioner secures and manages data on Google Cloud. This individual has experience using Google Cloud data services for tasks like data ingestion, transformation, pipeline management, analysis, machine learning, and visualization. Candidates have a basic understanding of cloud computing concepts like infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS).

The Associate Data Practitioner exam assesses your ability to:

  • Prepare and ingest data
  • Analyze and present data
  • Orchestrate data pipelines
  • Manage data
Exam launches in January 2025

About this certification exam

Length: 2 hours

Registration fee: $125 (plus tax where applicable)

Language: English

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: 6+ months of experience working with data on Google Cloud.

Recertification: Candidates must recertify in order to maintain their certification status. This 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

1. Get real world experience

Before attempting the Associate Data Practitioner exam, we recommend that you get 6+ months hands-on experience with Google Cloud.

Get started with free usage of over 20 products, including BigQuery and Compute Engine, up to monthly limits. Plus, new Google Cloud customers get $300 in free credits on signup.

2. Understand what's on the exam

The Associate Data Practitioner 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.

3. Round out your skills with training

Prepare for the exam by exploring online training, in-person classes, hands-on labs, and other resources from Google Cloud.

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4. 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.