Professional Cloud Architect
PCAQuick Answer
Professional Cloud Architect is a professional certification from Google Cloud that costs $200 and takes 120–200 hours to prepare for. The Professional Cloud Architect is the most prestigious Google Cloud certification, validating the ability to design, develop, and manage robust, secure, scalable cloud solutions on GCP.
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About This Certification
The Professional Cloud Architect is the most prestigious Google Cloud certification, validating the ability to design, develop, and manage robust, secure, scalable cloud solutions on GCP. It covers solution design, reliability, security, compliance, and the full range of GCP infrastructure services.
Who It's For
Senior cloud architects and principal engineers with 3+ years of GCP experience. The highest-paying GCP certification with average salaries around $175,000. Requires Associate Cloud Engineer or equivalent experience.