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Google Skills Arcade Facilitator Program 2026: Why Every Google Cloud Learner Should Join

Argha Mallick — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:07:33 +0000

Every year, thousands of developers, students, and cloud enthusiasts join Google Skills Arcade to gain practical experience with Google Cloud.

The Google Skills Arcade Facilitator Program 2026 takes that experience even further.

It's completely free, offers structured learning paths across modern cloud technologies, and rewards participants with Arcade Points and Bonus Points that contribute toward Google Skills Arcade prize tiers.

If you're planning to improve your cloud skills this year, here's why the Facilitator Program deserves your attention.

What Is the Google Skills Arcade Facilitator Program?

The Facilitator Program is a free learning initiative from Google Skills designed to help participants build real-world cloud skills through hands-on labs and guided learning.

Instead of simply watching tutorials, you'll complete practical activities covering topics such as:

AI Agents
Application Development
Big Data
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Google Cloud services
Modern cloud architectures

Along the way, you'll earn Google Cloud Skill Badges, Arcade Points, and additional Bonus Points by completing Facilitator milestones.

Important Dates

📅 Registration Opens

13 July 2026 – 5:00 PM (GMT+5:30)

📅 Registration Closes

20 July 2026 – 11:59 PM (GMT+5:30)

(or earlier if all seats are filled)

📅 Program Duration

13 July 2026 – 14 September 2026

Since registrations are limited, it's a good idea to enroll as soon as registration opens.

What You'll Learn

One of the biggest strengths of Google Skills Arcade is that the learning is practical.

Throughout the program you'll work on topics including:

Cloud Computing
AI and Machine Learning
Big Data
Application Development
Google Cloud Infrastructure
Hands-on cloud labs

Instead of theoretical content, you'll build experience by completing real Google Cloud exercises.

Understanding the Points System

The Facilitator Program uses the official Google Skills Arcade scoring system.

Arcade Games

Every completed Arcade Game earns:

1 Arcade Point

Skill Badges

Every two completed Skill Badages earn:

1 Arcade Point

Participants can also unlock Bonus Arcade Points by reaching Facilitator milestones.

The highest milestone awards:

45 Arcade Points
35 Bonus Points

Plus an additional 10 Bonus Points through the Bonus Milestone, allowing participants to earn up to 90 total points.

A Simple Strategy

If you're joining for the first time, here's the strategy I'd recommend.

✅ Register early.

✅ Complete the monthly Arcade Games first.

Games have limited seats and are refreshed every month.

Once you've finished the available games, spend the rest of the month completing Skill Badges.

Following this approach makes it much easier to stay on track for higher milestones.

Keeping Track Can Be Difficult

As the season progresses, you'll probably find yourself asking questions like:

How many Arcade Points have I earned?
Which milestone am I working toward?
How many Skill Badges remain?
Am I close to Trooper, Ranger, Champion, or Legend?

Tracking everything manually quickly becomes tedious.

That's one of the reasons I built ArcadeHub.

Introducing ArcadeHub

ArcadeHub is a free dashboard built specifically for Google Skills Arcade participants.

Instead of maintaining spreadsheets, ArcadeHub helps you:

Calculate Arcade Points
Track Skill Badge progress
Monitor Facilitator milestones
Estimate prize tier progress
Access Facilitator resources
Stay updated throughout the season

🌐 Website

https://arcadepoints.vercel.app/

🎓 Facilitator Program Guide

https://arcadepoints.vercel.app/facilitator-program

Built with the Community

ArcadeHub has grown through continuous feedback from the Google Skills Arcade community.

Today, it's trusted by more than 100,000 participants and continues to evolve with every Arcade season.

The project is open source, and community feedback is always welcome.

GitHub:

https://github.com/iamarghamallick

Final Thoughts

The Google Skills Arcade Facilitator Program 2026 is an excellent opportunity to gain practical Google Cloud experience while working toward Arcade achievements.

Whether your goal is learning AI, exploring cloud infrastructure, or reaching the Legend prize tier, planning your progress from day one makes a huge difference.

If you're joining the program this season, I hope ArcadeHub helps simplify your journey by keeping your progress organized in one place.

Happy learning, and good luck throughout Google Skills Arcade 2026!

Google Cloud Arcade 2026: Stop Manually Counting Points — Track Everything with ArcadeHub

Argha Mallick — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:34:10 +0000

If you've participated in Google Cloud Arcade, you've probably experienced this at least once:

"Did I calculate my Arcade Points correctly?"
"How many Skill Badges do I still need?"
"Am I close to Trooper, Ranger, Champion, or Legend?"
"Which badges should I complete next?"

As the Google Cloud Arcade 2026 program continues to expand, keeping track of your progress manually becomes increasingly difficult. Between Skill Badges, Arcade Games, Facilitator milestones, and monthly activities, it's easy to lose track of where you stand.

That's exactly why I built ArcadeHub.

🔗 Live Demo: https://arcadepoints.vercel.app/

What is ArcadeHub?

ArcadeHub is a free web application that helps participants track their progress throughout the Google Cloud Arcade program.

Instead of maintaining spreadsheets or manually calculating points after every completed activity, ArcadeHub automatically estimates your progress using the official Google Cloud Arcade 2026 scoring system.

Whether you're just starting your cloud learning journey or participating in the Google Cloud Arcade Facilitator Program, ArcadeHub gives you a single place to monitor everything.

Why I Built It

I've been part of the Google Cloud Arcade community for several years and noticed the same questions appearing repeatedly:

How many points do I have?
How are Arcade Points calculated?
Which prize tier am I eligible for?
How many Skill Badges remain?
How can I track my Facilitator milestones?

Many learners relied on spreadsheets, notes, or manual calculations.

I wanted to create something simpler—a dashboard that answers those questions instantly while helping participants focus on learning instead of calculations.

Features

🎯 Accurate Arcade Points Calculator

ArcadeHub calculates your estimated Arcade Points according to the official Google Cloud Arcade 2026 scoring rules.

No spreadsheets.

No formulas.

No guesswork.

📊 Progress Dashboard

View your complete progress at a glance, including:

Current Arcade Points
Completed Skill Badges
Remaining requirements
Overall completion status

🏆 Prize Tier Tracker

Wondering how close you are to the next reward?

ArcadeHub tracks progress toward:

Trooper
Ranger
Champion
Legend

You'll always know how many points remain before reaching the next milestone.

🎓 Facilitator Program Support

Participants in the Google Cloud Arcade Facilitator Program can also monitor facilitator milestones alongside their standard Arcade progress.

Everything stays organized in one dashboard.

🔍 Smart Badge Filtering

Finding the right badge is easier with built-in filters.

Browse badges based on:

Difficulty
Estimated completion time
Learning category
Program track

This makes planning your next learning session much more efficient.

📚 Learning Resources

ArcadeHub also includes a growing collection of community resources, including:

Beginner Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Resource Hub
Swag Tracker
Leaderboard
Facilitator Program Guide
Helpful links for new learners

📱 Built for Every Device

Whether you're using a desktop, tablet, or mobile phone, ArcadeHub is designed to provide a fast and responsive experience.

The project is built with:

Next.js
React
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS

with a strong focus on performance, accessibility, and user experience.

Community Driven

One of the best parts of building ArcadeHub has been working with the Google Cloud Arcade community.

Every season, participants share ideas, report issues, and suggest new features that help improve the platform.

Today, ArcadeHub has helped more than 100,000 Google Cloud Arcade participants monitor their progress and plan their learning more effectively.

Community feedback continues to shape every major update.

Open Source

ArcadeHub is an open-source project.

If you'd like to explore the code, contribute, or suggest improvements, check out the repository:

GitHub
https://github.com/iamarghamallick

Useful Links

🌐 Website
https://arcadepoints.vercel.app/

💬 Telegram Community
https://t.me/googlearcadeplayers

📢 WhatsApp Channel
https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6KfSBKGGGP62D28242

📝 Feedback
https://forms.gle/yrkTPT77rJcuGLqk9

Final Thoughts

Google Cloud Arcade is a fantastic way to build hands-on cloud skills, but tracking progress shouldn't become another task on your checklist.

ArcadeHub was created to make that process simple. Whether your goal is earning your first Skill Badge, reaching the Legend prize tier, or staying on top of Facilitator milestones, the platform helps you spend less time calculating and more time learning.

If you're participating in Google Cloud Arcade 2026, give ArcadeHub a try and let me know what features you'd like to see next.

⭐ Website: https://arcadepoints.vercel.app/

Happy learning, and good luck with your Arcade journey!
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Arcade Points Calculator 2024

Argha Mallick — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:39:26 +0000

🚀 Introducing the Unofficial 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿! 🎉

Exciting news! Google has recently unveiled the Cloud Skills Boost program, where participants can learn, earn points, and grab some fantastic swag. But keeping track of these points can be tricky.

To make it easier, I've created a simple yet powerful points tracker. This tool helps you effortlessly monitor your progress with 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, allowing you to stay focused on learning and reaching your goals.

Simply paste your 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲-𝗨𝗥𝗟 here: https://arcadepoints.vercel.app/

🌟 Features:

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

Whether you're a seasoned Google Cloud pro or just beginning, I hope this tracker proves helpful in your journey for knowledge and rewards.

Give it a try and share it with your network! Your feedback is always welcome.