Foundational10h
CDL
Cloud Digital Leader
Understand how Google Cloud products can support digital transformation and drive business value.
Digital TransformationCloud Value
Google Cloud Education & Certifications
Master Google Cloud Platform with structured learning paths and official certifications — from Cloud Digital Leader through Professional-level specializations.
FoundationalAssociateProfessional
Google Cloud Skills Boost
OfficialHands-on labs, skill badges, and learning paths from Google Cloud — the official platform for building verified cloud skills at any level.
cloudskillsboost.google
GCP Certification Portal
Exams & BadgesBrowse all Google Cloud certifications, find exam guides, register for exams, and access your certification transcript and digital badges.
cloud.google.com/certification
Browse Certifications
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Foundational12h
GAIL
Generative AI Leader
Explain generative AI fundamentals, Google Cloud gen AI offerings, ways to improve model output, and business strategies for gen AI solutions.
Gen AI FundamentalsGemini
Associate40h
ACE
Associate Cloud Engineer
Deploy applications, monitor operations, and manage enterprise cloud solutions on Google Cloud.
ComputeStorage
Associate30h
ADP
Associate Data Practitioner
Prepare and ingest data, analyze and present it, orchestrate pipelines, and manage data on Google Cloud.
Data IngestionBigQuery
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Recommended Starting PointProfessional
Professional Cloud Architect
PCA
Design, develop, and manage robust, secure, scalable, highly available, and dynamic solutions on Google Cloud.
60
Hours of Study
Estimated Preparation
~6 months
Learning Paths
CDLBeginner20 hours
Cloud Foundations Path
Start your Google Cloud journey with core cloud concepts, GCP products, identity, and cost management.
Total Hours
20
Modules
4
Modules
1Core Cloud Concepts
2GCP Products Overview
3Identity & IAM
4Billing & Cost Management
Learning Resources
Learning Platform
Google Cloud Skills Boost
Official learning platform with hands-on labs, courses, and skill badges covering all Google Cloud services.
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Documentation
GCP Documentation
Comprehensive reference documentation, quickstarts, and tutorials for every Google Cloud product.
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Events
Cloud OnBoard
Free Google Cloud onboarding events and workshops for developers and architects — live and on-demand.
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Practice Exams
Practice Exams
Official Google Cloud practice exams to gauge exam readiness across certification tracks.
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Courses
Coursera GCP Courses
Instructor-led Google Cloud courses on Coursera covering architecture, data, security, and ML.
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Video
Google Cloud Next Videos
On-demand sessions from Google Cloud Next with deep dives on every product and architecture pattern.
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