Google Cloud Certifications: New Ways to Recertify Skills
Google Cloud has updated its certification recertification process, moving beyond traditional proctored exams. Individuals can now use Google Skills courses and interactive skill badges to renew credentials, offering a more flexible and practical approach. This change aims to keep certifications current with rapid cloud technology evolution and is available for specific certifications including Cloud Digital Leader and Professional Cloud Architect.
- →Recertify Google Cloud Certifications with Courses and Skill Badges
- →Skill Badges Offer Hands-on Validation for Recertification
- →Streamlined Recertification for Key Google Cloud Certifications
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- Recertify Google Cloud Certifications with Courses and Skill Badges
Google Cloud is transforming its certification recertification process by allowing individuals to use Google Skills courses and skill badges instead of traditional proctored exams. This offers a more flexible and skills-focused approach to keeping credentials current.
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- Skill Badges Offer Hands-on Validation for Recertification
Earning skill badges involves interactive, hands-on labs that validate the ability to apply knowledge to real-world problems. This practical approach allows for faster recertification compared to completing courses.
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- Streamlined Recertification for Key Google Cloud Certifications
This new streamlined recertification opportunity is available for individuals holding the Cloud Digital Leader, Associate Cloud Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect, and Professional Data Engineer certifications. Upon completion of required activities while certifications are active, they will be automatically extended by one year.
https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/training-certifications/new-ways-keep-google-cloud-certifications-current/
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