Vouchers de Exámenes: Google Professional Cloud Developer certification (GOOGPCD)

A Professional Cloud Developer builds and configures scalable, secure applications by using Google-recommended tools and best practices. They are proficient in the full development lifecycle, from architecting cloud-native applications to integrating advanced machine learning capabilities. They are also responsible for utilizing generative AI APIs to create intelligent user experiences. Additionally, they leverage AI-powered development tools—such as AI coding assistants, context engineering, and automated debugging agents—to accelerate delivery and improve code quality.

Updated 3/2026

• Length: Two hours
• Registration fee: $200 (plus tax where applicable)
• Languages: English and Japanese
• Exam format: 50-60 multiple choice and multiple select questions
• Exam delivery method:
• a. Take the online-proctored exam from a remote location
• b. Take the onsite-proctored exam at a testing center - search for Google Cloud.

Certification renewal: Candidates may renew their certification within the renewal eligibility period. For more information about the renewal process, eligibility period, and certification validity timeline, please refer to the Renewal FAQs below.

The Professional Cloud Developer exam assesses your ability to:

• Design highly scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-native applications
• Build and test applications
• Configure cloud-native applications for deployment
• Integrate applications with Google Cloud services

Section 1: Designing highly scalable, available, and reliable cloud-native applications (~36% of the exam)

1.1 Designing high-performing applications and APIs
1.2 Designing secure applications
1.3 Storing and accessing data

Section 2: Building and testing applications (~23% of the exam)

2.1 Setting up your development environment
2.2 Building
2.3 Testing

Section 3: Deploying applications (~20% of the exam)

3.1 Deploying applications to Cloud Run
3.2 Deploying containers to GKE

Section 4: Integrating applications with Google Cloud services (~21% of the exam)

4.1 Integrating applications with data and storage services
4.2 Consuming Google Cloud APIs
4.3 Troubleshooting and observability

Recommended experience

• 3+ years of industry experience including 1+ years designing and managing solutions using Google Cloud.