The Certified Professional Cloud Architect training program is designed to equip professionals with the essential skills to become proficient in Professional Cloud Architect and cybersecurity.
Through hands-on labs, real-world simulations, and cutting-edge AI-driven tools, participants will become proficient in ethical hacking techniques and critical cybersecurity practices for defending against traditional and modern AI-powered threats.
The Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) certification from Google Cloud validates advanced skills in designing, developing, and managing secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions on Google Cloud.
This certification is ideal for: Cloud architects Cloud engineers Solutions architects DevOps engineers Senior IT professionals working with cloud-based systems
There are no mandatory prerequisites. However, Google recommends 3+ years of industry experience and 1+ year of hands-on experience working with Google Cloud.
The PCA exam evaluates your ability to: Design cloud solutions Manage cloud architecture Ensure security and compliance Optimize performance and cost Manage cloud operations Deploy applications on Google Cloud Use GCP services like Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud SQL, and BigQuery
Multiple-choice and multiple-select questions Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes) Proctored exam (online or test center) No hands-on labs
The exam fee is typically $200 USD, plus applicable taxes.