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Associate Cloud Engineer

Associate Cloud Engineers deploy applications, monitor operations, and manageenterprise solutions. They use Google Cloud Console and the command-line interface to perform common platform-based tasks to maintain one or more deployed solutions that leverage Google-managed or self-managed services on Google Cloud.

The Associate Cloud Engineer exam assesses your ability to:

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    Set up a cloud solution environment
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    Plan and configure a cloud solution
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    Deploy and implement a cloud solution
  • action/check_circle_24pxCreated with Sketch.
    Ensure successful operation of a cloud solution
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    Configure access and security
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Also available inJapaneseandSpanish.

  • Exam guide

  • Train for the exam

  • Review sample questions

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About this certification exam

Length: 2 hours

Registration fee: $125 (plus tax where applicable)

Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish

Exam format: Multiple choice and multiple select, taken remotely or in person at a test center. Locate a test center near you.

Exam delivery method:

a. Take the online-proctored exam from a remote location

b. Take the onsite-proctored exam at a testing center

Prerequisites: None

Recommended experience: 6+ months hands-on experience with Google Cloud

Certification Renewal / Recertification: Candidates must recertify in order to maintain their certification status. Unless explicitly stated in the detailed exam descriptions, all Google Cloud certifications are valid for two years from the date of certification. Recertification is accomplished by retaking the exam during the recertification eligibility time period and achieving a passing score. You may attempt recertification starting 60 days prior to your certification expiration date.

Exam overview

Step 1: Get real world experience

Before attempting the ACE exam, its recommended that you have 6+ months hands-on experience with Google Cloud products and solutions. Ready to start building? Explore the Google Cloud Free Tierfor free usage (up to monthly limits) of select products, including BigQuery and Compute Engine.

Step 2: Understand whats on the exam

The ACE exam guide contains a complete list of topics that may be included on the exam. Review the exam guide to determine if your skills align with the topics on the exam.

Step 3: Round out your skills with training

Expand all

Follow the learning path

Prepare for the exam by following the Cloud Engineer learning path. Explore online training, in-person classes, hands-on labs, and other resources from Google Cloud.

Start preparing

Take a webinar

Prepare for the exam with Googlers and certified experts. Get valuable exam tips and tricks for the Associate Cloud Engineer exam and hear insights from industry experts.

Sign up

Check for exam readiness

Complete the "Preparing for the Associate Cloud Engineer Examination" course to familiarize yourself with the exam materials and to do a final check for exam readiness.

Go to course

Step 4: Review the sample questions

Familiarize yourself with the format of exam questions by reviewing example content that may be covered on the Associate Cloud Engineer exam.

Step 5: Schedule an exam

Register and select the option to take the exam remotely or at a nearby testing center.

Review exam terms and conditions and data sharing policies.

Take the next step

Follow the Cloud Engineer learning path

Enroll now

Take the next step

Follow the Cloud Engineer learning path

Enroll now
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Associate Cloud Engineer

Associate Cloud Engineers deploy applications, monitor operations, and manageenterprise solutions. They use Google Cloud Console and the command-line interface to perform common platform-based tasks to maintain one or more deployed solutions that leverage Google-managed or self-managed services on Google Cloud.

The Associate Cloud Engineer exam assesses your ability to:

  • action/check_circle_24pxCreated with Sketch.
    Set up a cloud solution environment
  • action/check_circle_24pxCreated with Sketch.
    Plan and configure a cloud solution
  • action/check_circle_24pxCreated with Sketch.
    Deploy and implement a cloud solution
  • action/check_circle_24pxCreated with Sketch.
    Ensure successful operation of a cloud solution
  • action/check_circle_24pxCreated with Sketch.
    Configure access and security
Register View FAQsRegister FAQs

Also available inJapaneseandSpanish.

  • Exam guide

  • Train for the exam

  • Review sample questions

  • See Google Cloud Free Tier

  • Community: Learning & Certification Hub


About this certification exam

Length: 2 hours

Registration fee: $125 (plus tax where applicable)

Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish

Exam format: Multiple choice and multiple select, taken remotely or in person at a test center. Locate a test center near you.

Exam delivery method:

a. Take the online-proctored exam from a remote location

b. Take the onsite-proctored exam at a testing center

Prerequisites: None

Recommended experience: 6+ months hands-on experience with Google Cloud

Certification Renewal / Recertification: Candidates must recertify in order to maintain their certification status. Unless explicitly stated in the detailed exam descriptions, all Google Cloud certifications are valid for two years from the date of certification. Recertification is accomplished by retaking the exam during the recertification eligibility time period and achieving a passing score. You may attempt recertification starting 60 days prior to your certification expiration date.

Exam overview

Step 1: Get real world experience

Before attempting the ACE exam, its recommended that you have 6+ months hands-on experience with Google Cloud products and solutions. Ready to start building? Explore the Google Cloud Free Tierfor free usage (up to monthly limits) of select products, including BigQuery and Compute Engine.

Step 2: Understand whats on the exam

The ACE exam guide contains a complete list of topics that may be included on the exam. Review the exam guide to determine if your skills align with the topics on the exam.

Step 3: Round out your skills with training

Expand all

Follow the learning path

Prepare for the exam by following the Cloud Engineer learning path. Explore online training, in-person classes, hands-on labs, and other resources from Google Cloud.

Start preparing

Take a webinar

Prepare for the exam with Googlers and certified experts. Get valuable exam tips and tricks for the Associate Cloud Engineer exam and hear insights from industry experts.

Sign up

Check for exam readiness

Complete the "Preparing for the Associate Cloud Engineer Examination" course to familiarize yourself with the exam materials and to do a final check for exam readiness.

Go to course

Step 4: Review the sample questions

Familiarize yourself with the format of exam questions by reviewing example content that may be covered on the Associate Cloud Engineer exam.

Step 5: Schedule an exam

Register and select the option to take the exam remotely or at a nearby testing center.

Review exam terms and conditions and data sharing policies.

Take the next step

Follow the Cloud Engineer learning path

Enroll now

Take the next step

Follow the Cloud Engineer learning path

Enroll now
  • New to Google Cloud?
    Get started
  • Earn a skill badge
    Start now
  • New to cloud computing?
    Jumpstart your cloud career
  • New to Google Cloud?
    Get started
  • Earn a skill badge
    Start now
  • New to cloud computing?
    Jumpstart your cloud career