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The Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification validates your ability to design, develop, and manage robust, secure, scalable, and dynamic solutions on Google Cloud. You'll demonstrate expertise in cloud architecture and Google Cloud technologies.
Duration
Questions
Format
Passing Score
Cost
Validity
Design solution infrastructure that meets business requirements
Design solution infrastructure that meets technical requirements
Key Services
Compute Engine, GKE
Study Time
2.5 weeks
Configure network topologies
Configure individual storage systems
Key Services
Cloud Deployment Manager, Terraform
Study Time
2 weeks
Design for security and compliance
Design for legal compliance
Key Services
Cloud IAM, Cloud KMS
Study Time
2 weeks
Analyze and define technical processes
Analyze and define business processes
Key Services
Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging
Study Time
2 weeks
Advise development/operation team(s)
Interact with Google Cloud programmatically
Key Services
Cloud SDK, APIs
Study Time
1 week
Monitor/log/profile/alert solution components
Manage compute and storage resources
Key Services
Cloud Operations Suite, Cloud Billing
Study Time
0.5 weeks
Week 1-2
Complete Google Cloud Fundamentals course
Learn core GCP services: Compute, Storage, Networking
Understand GCP global infrastructure
Hands-on: Create VMs, configure VPC, set up Cloud Storage
Week 3-4
Study Domain 1: Designing and Planning Cloud Solutions
Learn architecture patterns and best practices
Practice case study analysis
Hands-on: Design multi-tier applications on GCP
Week 5-6
Study Domain 2: Managing and Provisioning Infrastructure
Learn Infrastructure as Code with Deployment Manager
Understand resource management and automation
Hands-on: Deploy infrastructure using templates
Week 7-8
Study Domain 3: Designing for Security and Compliance
Learn IAM, encryption, and network security
Understand compliance frameworks
Hands-on: Implement security controls and policies
Week 9
Study Domain 4: Analyzing and Optimizing Processes
Study Domain 5: Managing Implementation
Study Domain 6: Ensuring Reliability
Learn monitoring, logging, and cost optimization
Week 10
Take 3 full practice exams (50-60 questions each)
Review case studies and scenario-based questions
Focus on weak areas and advanced topics
Final exam preparation and test strategies
Google Cloud Architecture Framework
Google Cloud Solutions Library
Google Cloud Training Courses
Google Cloud Documentation
Google Cloud Free Tier
Qwiklabs Hands-on Labs
Google Cloud Skills Boost
Coursera Google Cloud Courses
ExamCoachAI GCP Practice Tests
Google Cloud Official Practice Exam
Case study practice scenarios
Architecture design exercises