Google Cloud Associate Data Practitioner
Associate-level Google Cloud certification for people who work with data on Google Cloud day to day. The exam checks the hands-on fundamentals: getting data in and cleaned up, keeping pipelines running, securing what is stored, and turning it into analysis, visuals, and basic ML outputs. Google recommends 6 or more months of hands-on data experience on Google Cloud before sitting it.
What you'll prove
- Prepare, ingest, and transform data on Google Cloud
- Analyze and present data, and orchestrate data pipelines
- Manage and secure data using Google Cloud data services
Frequently asked
How much does the Google Cloud Associate Data Practitioner exam cost?
$125 plus tax where applicable. The certification is valid for 3 years and renewable through Google Cloud's recertification process.
Associate Data Practitioner vs Professional Data Engineer: which should I take?
The Associate Data Practitioner covers data fundamentals on Google Cloud and suits analysts and early-career data roles; Google recommends about 6 months of hands-on experience. The Professional Data Engineer goes much deeper into designing and operating data systems and targets experienced engineers. The Associate is the natural stepping stone.
Is the Associate Data Practitioner entry-level?
It sits at Google Cloud's associate tier: approachable, but Google recommends 6 or more months of hands-on data work on Google Cloud first. Complete beginners often start with Cloud Digital Leader instead.