Professional Data Engineers enable organizations to derive value from data using Google Cloud technologies. With a strong understanding of data engineering principles and Google Cloud services, they design, build, operationalize, secure, and monitor data processing systems to support analytics and business intelligence needs.
The Google Cloud Certified – Professional Data Engineer certification exam assesses your ability to:
Design data processing systems
Build and operationalize data pipelines
Operationalize machine learning models
Ensure solution quality, security, and compliance
Monitor, optimize, and maintain data solutions
About this certification exam
Length: 2 hours
Registration fee: $200 (plus tax where applicable)
Languages: English, Japanese
Exam format: Multiple choice and multiple select, taken remotely or in person at a test center
Exam delivery method:
a. Online-proctored exam from a remote location
b. Onsite-proctored exam at a testing center
Prerequisites:
None
Recommended experience:
3+ years of industry experience, including 1+ years designing and managing data solutions using Google Cloud
Certification Renewal / Recertification:
Candidates must recertify to maintain their certification status. All Google Cloud certifications are valid for two years from the date of certification. Recertification is achieved by retaking the exam during the eligibility period and earning a passing score. You may attempt recertification starting 60 days before your certification expiration date.
