Google Cloud Certification
Professional Level

Google ProfessionalCloud Architect

Master the art of designing and implementing Google Cloud solutions. This certification validates your expertise in cloud architecture design, infrastructure management, and ensuring business continuity on Google Cloud Platform.

Exam Duration

2 hours

Exam Cost

$200 USD

Question Format

50-60 Questions

Exam Content Breakdown

Designing and planning a cloud solution architecture

28%
Designing a solution infrastructure that meets business requirements
Designing a solution infrastructure that meets technical requirements
Designing network, storage, and compute resources
Creating a migration plan
Envisioning future solution improvements

Managing and provisioning solution infrastructure

18%
Configuring network topologies
Configuring individual storage systems
Configuring compute systems
Deploying workloads on Google Cloud Platform

Designing for security and compliance

14%
Designing for security
Designing for compliance
Managing security operations

Analyzing and optimizing technical and business processes

14%
Analyzing and defining technical processes
Analyzing and defining business processes
Developing procedures to ensure reliability of solutions
Managing cost optimization

Managing implementation

10%
Advising development/operation team(s)
Managing application deployment
Managing infrastructure provisioning
Managing implementation of security and compliance

Ensuring solution and operations reliability

16%
Monitoring and managing cloud services and operations
Implementing and validating disaster recovery and business continuity
Testing for reliability
Managing capacity planning
Supporting operational readiness

Key Google Cloud Services

Compute Engine

Compute

Kubernetes Engine

Containers

App Engine

PaaS

Cloud Functions

Serverless

Cloud Run

Containers

Virtual Private Cloud

Networking

Cloud Storage

Storage

Cloud SQL

Database

Cloud Spanner

Database

BigQuery

Analytics

Dataflow

Data Processing

Pub/Sub

Messaging

Cloud IAM

Security

Security Command Center

Security

Cloud Monitoring

Operations

Cloud Logging

Operations

Cloud Deployment Manager

Infrastructure

Anthos

Hybrid Cloud

BigTable

Database

Dataproc

Analytics

Cloud Armor

Security

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Scenario-Based Practice Questions

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Architecture Case Studies

Practice with complex multi-service solutions that mirror the actual exam format.

Adaptive Learning Path

Our platform adjusts to your pace and focuses on GCP services that need improvement.

Comprehensive Study Notes

Access curated study materials covering all Google Cloud architecture principles.

Skills Validated by Cloud Architect

  • Designing and planning cloud architecture solutions
  • Managing and provisioning Google Cloud infrastructure
  • Designing for security and compliance
  • Analyzing and optimizing technical and business processes

Who Should Take Cloud Architect?

  • IT architects designing solutions on Google Cloud
  • Solution architects responsible for cloud strategy
  • DevOps engineers managing Google Cloud infrastructure
  • IT professionals with 3+ years of experience looking to validate cloud skills

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions about the Google Professional Cloud Architect certification.

What experience should I have before taking the Google Cloud Architect exam?

Google recommends having 3+ years of industry experience, including 1+ years designing and managing solutions using Google Cloud. You should be familiar with enterprise cloud architecture, Google Cloud services, security, compliance, and managing Google Cloud solutions.

What is the exam format for the Professional Cloud Architect certification?

The exam consists of 50-60 multiple-choice and multiple-select questions to be completed in 2 hours. Questions are scenario-based, testing your ability to apply knowledge to real-world situations. The exam can be taken online or at a testing center.

How long is the Google Cloud Architect certification valid?

The Google Professional Cloud Architect certification is valid for two years from the date of certification. After two years, you need to recertify by taking the current version of the exam to maintain your certified status.

How does Zertly help me prepare for the Google Cloud Architect exam?

Zertly provides AI-generated practice questions tailored to the GCP Architect exam objectives, including scenario-based questions similar to the actual exam. Our platform offers detailed explanations, interactive diagrams, and focuses on your weak areas to help you master cloud architecture concepts efficiently.

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