Launch your career with Google Cloud certificates

    Prepare for entry-level roles in cloud with Google Cloud certificates in data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud computing foundations, and cloud engineering. Earn a shareable digital credential and stand out to employers.

    • Designed to build job-ready skills
    • No prerequisites required
    • Covers Google Cloud products and technologies

    Meet the demand for fast–growing cloud roles.

    Cloud roles like data scientists and information security analysts are among the fastest-growing occupations.*

    *Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Fastest Growing Occupations , 2025

    Discover certificates for in-demand skills

    Certificate Description

    Google Cloud Data Analytics Certificate

    As a Cloud Data Analyst, you'll unlock insights hidden within vast datasets, transforming raw numbers into impactful stories that shape business strategies.

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    Level: Foundational, no prerequisites required 

    Length: 5 courses with 15 labs and other graded assessments

    Cost: $29 USD/monthly subscription on Google Skills

    Google Cloud Cybersecurity Certificate

    Imagine yourself as a digital guardian, as a Cloud Cybersecurity Analyst at the frontlines of Google Cloud security.

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    Level: Foundational, no prerequisites required 

    Length: 5 courses with 12 labs and other graded assessments 

    Cost: $29 USD/monthly subscription on Google Skills

    Google Cloud Computing Foundations Certificate

    As a Cloud Foundations professional, you'll gain an overview of cloud computing, big data, and machine learning to build foundational knowledge for a career in a cloud-first world.



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    Level: Foundational, no prior cloud experience required

    Length: 4 courses with hands-on labs

    Cost: $29 USD/monthly subscription on Google Skills

    Google Cloud Engineering Certificate

    As a Cloud Engineer, you will learn to plan, configure, and deploy cloud solutions while developing the technical expertise needed for a hybrid cloud world.

    Level: Intermediate, some IT experience is helpful

    Length: 6 courses with hands-on labs

    Cost: No-cost, available only through the Career Launchpad program

    Google Cloud Data Analytics Certificate

    As a Cloud Data Analyst, you'll unlock insights hidden within vast datasets, transforming raw numbers into impactful stories that shape business strategies.

    Description

    Start learning

    Level: Foundational, no prerequisites required 

    Length: 5 courses with 15 labs and other graded assessments

    Cost: $29 USD/monthly subscription on Google Skills

    Google Cloud Cybersecurity Certificate

    Imagine yourself as a digital guardian, as a Cloud Cybersecurity Analyst at the frontlines of Google Cloud security.

    Description

    Start learning

    Level: Foundational, no prerequisites required 

    Length: 5 courses with 12 labs and other graded assessments 

    Cost: $29 USD/monthly subscription on Google Skills

    Google Cloud Computing Foundations Certificate

    As a Cloud Foundations professional, you'll gain an overview of cloud computing, big data, and machine learning to build foundational knowledge for a career in a cloud-first world.



    Description

    Start learning

    Level: Foundational, no prior cloud experience required

    Length: 4 courses with hands-on labs

    Cost: $29 USD/monthly subscription on Google Skills


    Google Cloud Engineering Certificate

    As a Cloud Engineer, you will learn to plan, configure, and deploy cloud solutions while developing the technical expertise needed for a hybrid cloud world.

    Description

    Level: Intermediate, some IT experience is helpful

    Length: 6 courses with hands-on labs

    Cost: No-cost, available only through the Career Launchpad program

    How to earn a Google Cloud certificate

    You should plan ahead and set aside time to study, as each certificate requires about 90 hours to complete.

    Choose a Google Cloud certificate from the list above and enroll in the learning path on the Google Skills platform.

    Once you finish the learning path, you will earn a shareable digital credential that you can access through Credly and add to your resume or social media.

    Stand out to employers

    When you earn a Google Cloud certificate, you get access to the Google Cloud Affiliate Employers program, where you can search for open roles at top cloud companies. Use our AI-powered tools to prepare for the next steps of your journey.

    Career Dreamer (US only) helps you explore new career possibilities by uncovering valuable skills from your unique experiences.

    Interview Warmup helps you practice key questions and get more comfortable with the interview process.

    Hire qualified candidates

    Looking for your next cloud hire? Become a Google Cloud Affiliate Employer to identify and recruit candidates with the in-demand skills and credentials your business needs. 

    FAQ

    What is the difference between Google Cloud certificates and certifications?

    Certificates focus on helping you prepare for entry level roles in cloud related fields. Certificates often require less time and financial commitment than certifications. You can earn a certificate by completing courseware on Google Skills.

    Google Cloud certifications typically involve a more rigorous process to validate technical expertise in a particular technology or domain. Certifications require passing an exam and may demonstrate proficiency in specific tools or platforms.

    Each Google Cloud certificate ranges from 40-90 hours of study.

    Start a $29 USD monthly subscription on Google Skills to complete the Google Cloud Certificates. For higher education, and government or nonprofit workforce institutions, the certificates are available at no cost through the Google Career Launchpad program .

    Faculty and administrators can confirm eligibility and apply to facilitate the Google Career Launchpad program for their learners. 

    In the United States , our certificates were reviewed by the American Council on Education® and carry the following credit recommendations:

    Google Cloud Cybersecurity Certificate: 9 Credits

    Google Cloud Data Analytics Certificate: 10 Credits

    Google Cloud Engineering Certificate: 6 Credits

    Google Cloud Computing Foundations Certificate: 6 Credits


    In India , our certificates are recognized within the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) from the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) with the following Level recommendations:

    Google Cloud Cybersecurity Certificate: Level 5.5

    Google Cloud Data Analytics Certificate: Level 5.5

    Google Cloud Engineering Certificate: Level 5.5

    Google Cloud Computing Foundations Certificate: Level 5


    Once you earn a certificate on Google Skills, you can claim and share your digital credential through Credly .

    • The Google Cloud Data Analytics Certificate prepares learners for an entry-level Cloud Data Analyst role. 
    • The Google Cloud Cybersecurity Certificate prepares learners for an entry-level Cloud Cybersecurity Analyst role.
    • The Google Cloud Computing Foundations Certificate teaches learners in-demand skills needed for entry-level cloud computing.
    • The Google Cloud Engineering Certificate prepares learners for an entry-level Cloud Engineer role.
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