Software
Google
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
Focuses on complex multi-cloud solutions and GCP best practices. High demand in data-intensive startups.
The facts
Exam cost
$200
Difficulty
Hard
Prep time
100 hours
Exam length
2 hours
Passing score
Pass/Fail
Renewal
Every 2 years
Our estimate of the salary effect of holding this credential: +$24,000. This is an editorial estimate, not a measured figure.
Prerequisites
None
How people prepare
- Coursera Google Cloud specialization
- A Cloud Guru
- Cloud Architecture Center
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