Associate Data Practitioner
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
About this certification exam
Standard exam information
Length: 2 hours
Registration fee: $125 (plus tax where applicable)
Languages: English, Japanese
Exam format: 50-60 multiple choice questions
Exam delivery method:
a. Take the Online-proctored exam from a remote location.
b. Take the onsite-proctored exam at a testing center - search for Google Cloud.
Validity period: 3 years
Prerequisites: None
Recommended experience: 6+ months of experience working with data on Google Cloud.
Renewal via Google Skills
Format: Designated courses and/or skill badges in the renewal learning path
Preparation: Create or Login into Google Skills account (or Google Skills for Partners), link your CM Connect and Google Skills accounts using the same email. Once linked, eligible certifications and renewal learning paths will be displayed on your Google Skills dashboard.
Validity period: 1 year
Eligibility: To count toward renewal, candidates must complete designated courses or skill badges within the last year of the certification's active 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.
4. Review the sample questions
Familiarize yourself with the format of exam questions by
reviewing example content
that may be covered on the Associate Data Practitioner exam.
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.