The Associate Data Practitioner exam is now open for registration.

Associate Data Practitioner

The Associate Data Practitioner secures and manages data on Google Cloud. This individual has experience using Google Cloud data services for tasks like data ingestion, transformation, pipeline management, analysis, machine learning, and visualization. Candidates have a basic understanding of cloud computing concepts like infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS).

The Associate Data Practitioner exam assesses your ability to:

  • Prepare and ingest data
  • Analyze and present data
  • Orchestrate data pipelines
  • Manage data

About this certification exam

Length: 2 hours

Registration fee: $125 (plus tax where applicable)

Language: English

Exam format: 50-60 multiple choice and multiple select questions

Exam Delivery Method:

a. Take the online-proctored exam from a remote location. Review the online testing requirements.

b. Take the onsite-proctored exam at a testing center. Locate a test center near you.

Prerequisites: None

Recommended experience: 6+ months of experience working with data on Google Cloud.

Certification renewal: Candidates may renew their certification within the renewal eligibility period. For more information about the renewal process, eligibility period, and certification validity timeline, please refer to the Renewal FAQs below.

Renewal FAQs

Exam overview

1. Get real world experience

Before attempting the Associate Data Practitioner exam, we recommend that you get 6+ months hands-on experience with Google Cloud.

Get started with free usage of over 20 products, including BigQuery and Compute Engine, up to monthly limits. Plus, new Google Cloud customers get $300 in free credits on signup.

2. Understand what's on the exam

The Associate Data Practitioner exam guide contains a complete list of topics that may be included on the exam. Review the exam guide to determine if your skills align with the topics on the exam.

3. Round out your skills with training

Prepare for the exam by exploring online training, in-person classes, hands-on labs, and other resources from Google Cloud.

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4. Review the sample questions

Familiarize yourself with the format of exam questions by reviewing example content that may be covered on the Associate Data Practitioner exam.

5. Schedule an exam

Register and select the option to take the exam remotely or at a nearby testing center.

Review exam terms and conditions and data sharing policies.