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Why get Google Cloud certified

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

Professional Data Engineer topped the list of highest paying IT certification of 2021 with Professional Cloud Architect following in second. 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 experience:

  • Collaborative role with technical professionals

  • No technical prerequisites

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Associate certification

Gain the fundamental skills to deploy and maintain cloud projects with a path to professional certification.

Recommended experience:

  • 6+ months building on Google Cloud

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Professional certification

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

Recommended experience:

  • 3+ years cloud industry experience

  • At least 1 year working with Google Cloud

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

2. Based on responses from the Global Knowledge 2021 IT Skills and Salary Survey.

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