Google Cloud Career Launchpad program
Associate Cloud Engineer certification
Student Preparation Journey | #GoogleCloudReady
Step 1: Learn about Google Cloud’s core infrastructure and services and get critical hands-on practice
with self-paced labs.
➔ Complete the Google Cloud Engineering Certificate.
📌You’ve already completed this step in the career readiness program!
Step 2: Get expert tips for how to prepare for the ACE certification.
➔ Watch the Certification Prep: Associate Cloud Engineer webinar. (~38 minutes)
➔ See another set of resources and expert tips and tricks with this ACE Prep video. (~30 minutes)
📌 Pro Tip - Turn on subtitles in the video Settings icon to select your local language.
Step 3: Become familiar with the exam topics.
➔ Go through the exam guide and make sure that you have covered every topic.
📌 Pro Tip - In the upper right of the webpage, select the language drop down to translate in to your local language.
Step 4: Practice and check your readiness.
➔ Check your readiness for the exam by taking the practice exam.
📌 Pro Tip - Go back and review or retake the activities in Steps 1-5 if you don’t feel ready to take the exam. Now is the
time to prepare!
Step 5: Apply for the discount ACE certification voucher.
➔ When ready, apply for your discounted ACE certification voucher here. Be sure you’re prepared! Only one voucher
per student.
*Completion of Step 1 is required to receive the certification voucher. Your request will be denied if proof of completion isn’t
provided. Steps 2-4 are highly encouraged before attempting to take the exam. Only members of a Career Launchpad cohort are
eligible.
📌 Pro Tip - Select in which language you plan to take the exam (Spanish or English). The voucher codes are unique to
the exam and you won’t be able to change your mind afterward.
Step 6: Register for the exam.
➔ The exam is proctored and available online. Register for the online proctoring mode of exam using this link. Watch
this video to see the requirements and learn how the exam will be conducted.
➔ The exam is 120 minutes (2 hours), so plan accordingly.
Why Certify? Once you become Google Cloud certified with the Career Launchpad program, you unlock the
following benefits:
✓ Demonstrate your value to hiring managers with a digital badge by sharing it on your social profile or
resume.
✓ Showcase your achievement on a publicly-accessible Google Cloud Certified Directory.
✓ Get access to global cloud virtual and in-person events hosted by Google Cloud.
✓ Share your success story with us and get connected to Google Cloud customers and partners.
