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Associate-level certification for deploying applications, monitoring operations, and managing enterprise solutions on Google Cloud.
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About this exam
The Associate Cloud Engineer certification validates the ability to deploy applications, monitor operations, and manage enterprise solutions on Google Cloud using the console and the gcloud command line.
Who should take this exam
Cloud engineers, administrators, and developers with around six months of hands-on Google Cloud experience who set up cloud environments and deploy and operate workloads on GCP.
Career benefits
The Associate Cloud Engineer is Google Cloud's foundational role-based certification and a recognized credential for cloud operations roles. It is a stepping stone toward the Professional Cloud Architect and Professional Cloud DevOps paths.
How to prepare
Work hands-on in a Google Cloud free-tier project: create projects and billing, deploy to Compute Engine, Cloud Run, and GKE, and configure IAM. Practice the gcloud CLI and reinforce weak domains before a timed mock exam.
Quick facts
Exam cost$125 USD
Valid for3 years
Length120 minutes
Questions on exam50
Passing scoreNot published by Google
FormatMultiple choice and multiple select
Practice questions150
Objectives5
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What's covered
1. Setting up a cloud solution environment
Set up cloud projects and accounts, manage billing, and install and configure the command-line interface (gcloud).
2. Planning and configuring a cloud solution
Plan and estimate using the pricing calculator, and configure compute, storage, and network resources.
3. Deploying and implementing a cloud solution
Deploy and implement Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, storage, and networking resources.
4. Ensuring successful operation of a cloud solution
Manage and monitor resources using Cloud Operations (Monitoring and Logging), and manage storage, compute, and billing.
5. Configuring access and security
Manage identity and access management (IAM), service accounts, and least-privilege access.
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