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Google Cloud certifications can help you land in-demand jobs, get promoted faster, and contribute to your professional success.
85% of Google Cloud learners say that cloud certifications give them the skills to fill in-demand roles.*
85% of Google Cloud learners say that cloud certifications give them the skills to fill in-demand roles.*
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80% of Google Cloud learners say that having a certification contributes to faster promotion.*
Explore the full list of Google Cloud certifications below. Select a certification to register and learn more.
Our exams are being updated to reflect product updates announced at Google Cloud Next ‘26, including Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform and Google Cloud's data and analytics stack. Please refer to the exam guides for products covered in each exam.
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
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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
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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
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