Professional Cloud Developer

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Nov 1, 2018
Release Date
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Exam Details

Duration120 min
Passing Score75%
Languages English +1
LevelProfessional
TestingPearson VUE
Valid For2 years
Release DateNov 1, 2018
Exam Cost$200

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

1

Designing highly scalable, available, and reliable cloud-native applications 36%

1.1
Designing high-performing applications and APIs
6 subtopics
1.1.1Platform selection and implementation
1.1.2Geographic distribution and performance
1.1.3API design and management
1.1.4Event-driven architecture
1.1.5Deployment strategies and optimization
1.1.6Caching solutions
Learning Objectives
  • Design applications for optimal performance across different compute platforms
  • Implement effective caching and content delivery strategies
  • Create scalable API architectures with proper authentication and rate limiting
  • Design event-driven systems using appropriate Google Cloud services
1.2
Designing secure applications
5 subtopics
1.2.1Data retention and lifecycle management
1.2.2Security scanning and vulnerability management
1.2.3Secrets and credentials management
1.2.4Authentication and authorization
1.2.5Service security
Learning Objectives
  • Implement comprehensive security measures for cloud applications
  • Manage secrets and credentials securely
  • Configure authentication and authorization properly
  • Secure service-to-service communications
1.3
Storing and accessing data
3 subtopics
1.3.1Storage system selection
1.3.2Database design and selection
1.3.3Data access patterns
Learning Objectives
  • Select appropriate storage solutions based on requirements
  • Design effective database schemas
  • Implement secure data access patterns
Domain Hands-on Skills
Container deployment and managementAPI design and implementationSecurity configurationDatabase schema design
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Choosing wrong compute platform for workload
  • Improper secret management
  • Inefficient caching strategies
  • Over-provisioning resources
2

Building and testing applications 23%

3

Deploying applications 20%

4

Integrating applications with Google Cloud services 21%

How do I earn the Professional Cloud Developer certification?

Certification Maintenance

  • Recertification Options:
    Retake the Professional Cloud Developer examPass any other Google Cloud Professional-level examComplete recertification requirements when available

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Official Resources

Professional Cloud Developer Exam GuidePDFProfessional Cloud Developer Learning PathLearning PathSample QuestionsPractice QuestionsGoogle Cloud DocumentationDocumentationGemini for Google Cloud Learning PathLearning Path

Community Resources

Google Cloud CommunityCommunity Forumr/googlecloudRedditGoogle Cloud Certified DirectoryProfessional Network

Hands-on Labs

Google Cloud Skills Boost LabsGoogle CloudGoogle Cloud Free TierGoogle Cloud

Study Tips

  • Focus on hands-on experience with GKE, Cloud Run, and App Engine
  • Understand when to use different compute options (serverless vs containers vs VMs)
  • Practice with Cloud Build for CI/CD pipelines
  • Learn API design patterns and implementation with Apigee
  • Master security concepts including IAM, Secret Manager, and Binary Authorization
  • Understand observability with Cloud Monitoring, Logging, and Trace
  • Practice with Pub/Sub for event-driven architectures
  • Learn database selection criteria (Cloud SQL vs Firestore vs Spanner)
  • Understand Gemini AI integration for development productivity

What's changed on this exam?

Status: ACTIVE

Technology Coverage

Gemini Code AssistGA

Now included in exam content for development productivity

Released: 2024-08-01
Cloud RunSecond Generation

Focus on gen2 features including jobs and GPU support

Released: 2024-06-01
AlloyDBGA

Now included as a database option alongside Cloud SQL

Released: 2024-03-01

Industry Trends

Who should take this exam?

Recommended Experience

  • 3+ years of industry experience
  • 1+ years designing and managing solutions using Google Cloud
  • Experience with cloud-native applications
  • Proficiency with at least one general-purpose programming language
  • Experience with developer tools and next-generation databases

Experience Level: Professional

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

Exam Cost$200 USD
Testing CentersPearson VUE, Kryterion
Online ProctoringAvailable

How long is the certification valid?

Valid For2 years
Recertification
  • Retake the current version of the exam
  • Pass any Google Cloud Professional level exam to extend all Professional certifications

What jobs can I get with this?

Career Benefits

  • Validates expertise in Google Cloud development
  • Demonstrates ability to build scalable cloud-native applications
  • Industry-recognized certification
  • Access to Google Cloud certified community
  • Digital badge for professional profiles

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