Professional Cloud Architect

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Jan 1, 2017
Release Date
Sep 17, 2021Last Updated

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Exam Details

Duration
Passing Score
LevelProfessional
TestingKryterion Testing Centers
Valid For2 years
Release DateJan 1, 2017

What topics are on the PROFESSIONAL-CLOUD-ARCHITECT exam?

1

Designing and planning a cloud solution architecture 24%

1.1
Designing a solution infrastructure that meets business requirements
2 subtopics
1.1.1Business use cases and product strategy
1.1.2High availability and failover design
Learning Objectives
  • Design infrastructure solutions that meet business requirements
  • Evaluate trade-offs between different architectural approaches
  • Plan for high availability and disaster recovery
1.2
Designing a solution infrastructure that meets technical requirements
2 subtopics
1.2.1Compute resource design
1.2.2Storage systems design
Learning Objectives
  • Select appropriate compute resources for different workloads
  • Design storage solutions that meet performance and cost requirements
  • Implement proper data governance and lifecycle management
1.3
Network design
1 subtopics
1.3.1Network architecture
Learning Objectives
  • Design secure and scalable network architectures
  • Implement hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity
  • Configure network security controls
1.4
Migration planning
1 subtopics
1.4.1Migration strategies
Learning Objectives
  • Plan and execute cloud migrations
  • Select appropriate migration tools and strategies
  • Minimize risk and downtime during migrations
Domain Hands-on Skills
Creating VPC networks and subnetsConfiguring load balancersSetting up Cloud Interconnect or VPNDesigning multi-region architectures
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Over-provisioning resources
  • Ignoring network egress costs
  • Not planning for disaster recovery
  • Inadequate security controls
2

Managing and provisioning a solution infrastructure 15%

3

Designing for security and compliance 18%

4

Analyzing and optimizing technical and business processes 16%

5

Managing implementation 11%

6

Ensuring solution and operations reliability 16%

How do I earn the Professional Cloud Architect certification?

Career Progression

Entry Roles

  • Junior Cloud Architect
  • Cloud Engineer
  • DevOps Engineer

Target Roles

  • Cloud Architect
  • Solutions Architect
  • Enterprise Architect
  • Principal Cloud Architect

Advanced Roles

  • Chief Architect
  • Distinguished Engineer
  • Cloud Practice Lead
  • VP of Engineering

Certification Maintenance

  • Recertification Options:
    Pass the renewal exam (50% shorter, focused on updates)Pass the standard exam againEarn a higher-level certificationPass any other Professional-level Google Cloud certification

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Official Resources

Official Documentation

Google Cloud DocumentationArchitecture FrameworkCloud Architecture CenterBest PracticesGoogle Cloud Security Foundations GuideMigration to Google CloudCost Optimization Framework

Community Resources

Google Cloud CommunityOfficial Communityr/googlecloud RedditReddit CommunityGoogle Cloud Certified SlackSlack CommunityStack Overflow - Google Cloud PlatformQ&A Forum

Hands-on Labs

Google Cloud Skills Boost (formerly Qwiklabs)Hands-on LabsGoogle CodelabsSelf-paced tutorials

Study Tips

  • Review all 4 case studies thoroughly - they make up 20-30% of the exam
  • Focus on hands-on experience with GCP services
  • Understand when to use different compute options (Compute Engine vs App Engine vs Cloud Functions vs GKE)
  • Master IAM, networking, and security concepts
  • Practice cost optimization and architectural trade-offs
  • Study migration strategies and hybrid cloud architectures
  • Understand data storage options and when to use each
  • Review monitoring, logging, and observability best practices
  • Practice with the official sample questions
  • Join study groups and online communities for peer support

What's changed on this exam?

Status: ACTIVE

Upcoming Events

2025-04-09
Google Cloud Next '25
Major platform announcements expected
Monthly
Professional Cloud Architect Study Group
Community-led exam preparation sessions

Technology Coverage

Vertex AILatest

Now included in exam questions, especially in renewal exam

Released: 2024-08-01
Private Service ConnectGA

Networking questions updated to include PSC patterns

Released: 2024-01-15
Cloud Run2nd gen

Serverless compute questions enhanced

Released: 2024-03-01
GKE AutopilotLatest

Container orchestration questions updated

Released: 2023-11-01

Industry Trends

Who should take this exam?

Recommended Experience

  • 3+ years of industry experience including 1+ years designing and managing solutions using Google Cloud
  • Experience with cloud architecture and Google Cloud Platform
  • Experience with software development methodologies and approaches
  • Experience with multi-tiered distributed applications spanning multi-cloud or hybrid environments
  • Working knowledge of Google Cloud compute, storage, networking, and security services

Experience Level: Professional

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

Exam Cost$[object Object] USD
Testing CentersKryterion Testing Centers
Online ProctoringAvailable

How long is the certification valid?

Valid For2 years
Recertification
  • Take the renewal exam (available 60 days before expiration)
  • Take the standard exam
  • Pass a higher-level certification exam

What jobs can I get with this?

Career Benefits

  • Industry recognition as a Google Cloud expert
  • Higher earning potential (average salary: $150,000-$200,000 USD)
  • Access to Google Cloud certified community
  • Digital badge for professional profiles
  • Certificate of completion

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