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.
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.
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.