Demonstrate your knowledge and skills with an industry-recognized Google Cloud certification.
Why get Google Cloud certified
87% of Google Cloud certified individuals are more confident in their cloud skills.1
Google Cloud certifications are among the highest paying IT certifications of 2023.2
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
Validates broad knowledge of cloud concepts and the products, services, tools, features, benefits, and use cases of Google Cloud.
Recommended candidate:
Has fundamental understanding of Google Cloud products, concepts and services
Collaborative role with technical professionals
No technical prerequisites
Role
Associate certification
Validates fundamental skills to deploy and maintain cloud projects.
Recommended candidate:
Has experience deploying cloud applications and monitoring operations
Has experience managing cloud enterprise solutions
Role
Professional certification
Validates key technical job functions and advanced skills in design, implementation and management of Google Cloud products. This includes specialized certifications.
Recommended candidate:
Has in-depth experience setting up cloud environments for an organization
Has in-depth experience deploying services and solutions based on business requirements
Role
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More than 1 in 4 of Google Cloud certified individuals reported taking on more responsibility or leadership roles at work.
Certification stories and resources
1. Based on survey responses from the2020 Google Cloud certification impact report.
2. Based on responses from the Global Knowledge 2023 IT Skills and Salary Survey.
