I have a blog will help you choose the certification that is right for you and point you to the right resources to pursue the certification. 😃
Step1 – Let’s find out which certification is right for you? 🤔
Based on your work experience and prior GCP knowledge choose which certification type is the best for you.
Foundational certification 🏆
Details
The foundational level certification validates broad knowledge of cloud concepts and Google Cloud products, services, tools, features, benefits, and use cases, specifically understanding the capabilities of Google Cloud.
This certification is appropriate for individuals in non-technical job roles who can add value in their organization by gaining Cloud knowledge and who have little or no hands-on experience in Google Cloud.
Resources
- For more information on the exam, and learning path – https://cloud.google.com/certification/cloud-digital-leader
Associate certification 😃
Details
The associate level certification is focused on the fundamental skills of deploying, monitoring, and maintaining projects on Google Cloud.
This certification is a good starting point for those new to cloud and can be used as a path to professional level certifications.
Resources
- For more information on the exam, and learning path – https://cloud.google.com/certification/cloud-engineer
Professional certification 😎
Details
Professional certifications span key technical job functions and assess advanced skills in design, implementation, and management.
These certifications are recommended for individuals with industry experience and familiarity with Google Cloud products and solutions.
There are multiple tracks for the Professional certification. Choose the one that closely matches your domain of expertise. 👇
- For more information on the Professional Cloud Architect exam, and learning path – https://cloud.google.com/certification/cloud-architect
- For more information on the Professional Cloud Developer exam, and learning path – https://cloud.google.com/certification/cloud-developer
- For more information on the Professional Data Engineer exam, and learning path – https://cloud.google.com/certification/data-engineer
- For more information on the Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer exam, and learning path – https://cloud.google.com/certification/cloud-devops-engineer
- For more information on the Professional Cloud Security Engineer exam, and learning path – https://cloud.google.com/certification/cloud-security-engineer
- For more information on the Professional Cloud Network Engineer exam, and learning path – https://cloud.google.com/certification/cloud-network-engineer
- For more information on the Professional Collaboration Engineer exam, and learning path – https://cloud.google.com/certification/collaboration-engineer
- For more information on the Professional Machine Learning Engineer exam, and learning path – https://cloud.google.com/certification/machine-learning-engineer
Looker certification
Looker Business Analyst
A Looker Business Analyst uses Looker daily to create and curate content, develop reports, and use visualizations to represent data. A Business Analyst should be able to use Looker to query data and create actionable metrics, validate data accuracy, and apply procedural concepts to identify error sources.
Resources
- For more information on the Looker Business Analyst exam, and learning path – https://cloud.google.com/certification/looker-ba
Looker LookML Developer
A Looker LookML Developer works with datasets and LookML and is familiar with SQL and BI tools. LookML Developers are proficient in model management, including troubleshooting existing model errors, implementing data security requirements, creating LookML objects, and maintaining LookML project health.
Resources
- For more information on the Looker LookML Developer exam, and learning path – https://cloud.google.com/certification/lookml-developer
I hope this guide was helpful. 🥳 Please share this with others in your network. All the information mentioned in the blog is taken from the Google cloud certification website. And all thoughts expressed in this blog are based on my own research and have no affiliation with any organization.
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