By Google Cloud Blog
Publication Date: 2026-11-12 00:00:00
A new hybrid format to validate your real-world skills
This is not a traditional multiple choice exam. Google has introduced a new hybrid format that requires you to prove both conceptual know-how and hands-on execution.
Part 1 (The multiple choice proctored exam): Evaluates your system design choices, architectural standards, cost optimization, and security governance.
Part 2 (Hands-on labs on Google Skills): Puts you in an active cloud environment to build, test, and debug live agentic workflows.
Why earning this certification can help advance your career
As enterprises look to find top AI talent, this certification immediately signals that you have the advanced skills necessary to design secure, governed, and high-performance multi-agent systems.
Our research with Ipsos on AI skill building shows that certifications drive more recruiter outreach: 82% of learners using Google Skills say that mentioning Google Cloud certifications on their resume drives more recruiter…
