Professional Cloud DevOps Engineers implement processes and functions throughout the system development lifecycle using methods and tools recommended by Google. They enable efficient software and infrastructure deployment with a balance between reliability and deployment speed. They optimize and maintain production systems and services.
The Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer exam covers the following topics:
- Setting up and managing Google Cloud organizations
- Creating and implementing CI/CD pipelines for applications and infrastructure
- Applying site reliability engineering practices to applications
- Implementing observability
- Optimizing performance and troubleshooting
In this version of the Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer exam, the cultural aspects of site reliability engineering (SRE) are weighted less heavily than in the previous version.
About this certification exam
- Duration: 2 hours
- Languages: English and Japanese
- Exam format: 50–60 multiple-choice questions with multiple selections
- How to take the exam:
- a. Take the online proctored exam from a remote location
- b. Take the in-person proctored exam at a test center
- Prerequisites: None
- Recommended experience: At least 3 years of experience in the relevant industry, including at least 1 year of experience designing and managing production systems with Google Cloud
- Certification renewal: Candidates can renew their certification within the relevant renewal period.