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CDL Exam Topics and Domains
CDL is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with BigQuery, Cloud Run, Cloud Storage, Looker, and more.
Digital Transformation with Google Cloud
Why Cloud Technology is Transforming Business
Explain why and how the cloud is revolutionizing businesses
Fundamental Cloud Concepts
Explain general cloud concepts
Cloud Computing Models and Shared Responsibility
Discuss the benefits and tradeoffs of using IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
Exploring Data Transformation with Google Cloud
The Value of Data
Describe the intrinsic role that data plays in an organization's digital transformation
Google Cloud Data Management Solutions
Determine which Google Cloud data management products are applicable to different business use cases
Making Data Useful and Accessible
Discuss how smart analytics, business intelligence tools, and streaming analytics can add value
Innovating with Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence
AI and ML Fundamentals
Discuss the main AI and ML concepts, and explain how ML can create business value
Google Cloud's AI and ML solutions
Discuss the range of Google Cloud AI and ML solutions and how to select the most appropriate
Building and using Google Cloud AI and ML solutions
Explain how Google Cloud's pre-trained API, AutoML, and custom AI/ML products can create business value
Modernizing Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud
Cloud modernization and migration
Explain why modernization and migration are important steps in transformation
Computing in the cloud
Discuss the options for and advantages of running compute workloads in the cloud
Serverless computing
Discuss the advantages of serverless computing in application modernization
Containers in the cloud
Discuss the advantages of using containers in application modernization
The value of APIs
Explain the business value of application programming interfaces (APIs)
Hybrid and multi-cloud
Discuss business reasons for hybrid or multi-cloud strategies
Trust and Security with Google Cloud
Trust and security in the cloud
Discuss fundamental cloud security concepts
Google's trusted infrastructure
Explain the business value of Google's defense-in-depth multilayered approach
Google Cloud's trust principles and compliance
Describe how Google Cloud earns and maintains customer trust
Scaling with Google Cloud Operations
Financial governance and managing cloud costs
Discuss how Google Cloud supports financial governance and cost control
Operational excellence and reliability at scale
Discuss fundamental concepts of modern operations, reliability, and resilience
Sustainability with Google Cloud
Discuss how Google Cloud helps organizations meet sustainability goals
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CDL earns the Google Cloud Digital Leader certification. It sits in the Foundational track.
- GAIL - Generative AI LeaderComplementary AI/ML knowledge for business leaders
- ACE - Associate Cloud EngineerNatural progression for technical implementation
- AWS-CCP - AWS Cloud Practitioner Broaden cloud knowledge across platforms
- AZ-900 - Azure FundamentalsMicrosoft cloud fundamentals for comparison
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Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for CDL.
What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-03-15
- Announcement date: 2024-01-15
- Vertex AI Latest Increased coverage in AI/ML section • Release date: 2024-06-01
- BigQuery ML GA New focus on SQL-based machine learning • Release date: 2024-01-01
- Carbon Footprint Reporting 2.0 Added to sustainability topics in operations domain • Release date: 2024-04-22
- GKE Enterprise Latest Replaces Anthos references for hybrid/multi-cloud • Release date: 2024-02-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Business professionals and Sales and marketing teams.
- Experience collaborating with technical professionals
- Understanding of business drivers for cloud adoption
- Familiarity with basic IT concepts