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Adewumi Saheed Adewale
Adewumi Saheed Adewale

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Tips to get your Google Cloud certification for beginner

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If you’re into software engineer or as developer then you have probably heard of Cloud or Google Cloud. To help you get started with Google Cloud check out to learn more

Why get Google Cloud certified

  • 87% of Google Cloud certified users feel more confident in cloud skills.
  • More than 1 in 4 of Google Cloud certified individuals took on more responsibility or leadership roles at work.

Planning to taking Google cloud certification for your career

Select the Certification Paths: Google Cloud offers various certifications, such as Associate, Professional, and Specialization certifications. Choose the one that aligns with your career goals and current skill level. Some popular options include the Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect, and Professional Data Engineer certifications.

Review Exam Guides: Google provides detailed exam guides for each certification, which outline the topics and skills that will be tested. Review these guides to understand what you need to study.

Training and Learning: Google Cloud provides various resources, including documentation, online courses, and hands-on labs. You can use platforms like Coursera, Udemy, and Pluralsight for structured courses. Additionally, Google's Cloud offers hands-on labs for practical experience.

Hands-on Practice: Practical experience is key. Create a Google Cloud account (you may be eligible for free credits) and practice setting up different services, deploying applications, and managing resources. This hands-on experience is invaluable.

Use Practice Exams: There are many practice exams available online that mimic the real certification exam. These can help you get a feel for the types of questions and the time pressure.

Community or Webinars session: Join online study groups or forums where you can discuss topics with others who are also preparing for the same certification. Sharing knowledge and experiences can be very helpful.

Others tips

  • Don't overwhelm yourself with resources
  • Focus on basic concept of cloud
  • Have Good plan about your Examination (online or Onsite) {I prefer the onsite Examination}
  • Don't jumpstart the certification process within short time plan

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