Google Cloud technology is ever-evolving. Refresh your knowledge and skills by renewing your cloud certifications. Renewing your certification maintains your certification status and certificate number (i.e., Series ID). As one of the benefits of being Google Cloud certified, you receive a 50% discount code upon your initial certification applicable toward your certification renewal.
You can renew your certification and maintain your Series ID by recertifying during the renewal eligibility period. The renewal eligibility period varies by certification.
- Foundational and Associate Certifications: you may begin 180 days before your Certification expiration date.
- Professional Certifications: you may begin 60 days before your Certification expiration date.
Attempts at Renewal before the applicable Renewal Eligibility Date may be rejected and Exam fees forfeited. Exam fees and the Retake Policy apply to all Renewal attempts.
For more information, review the FAQs below:
How do I renew my certification?
Renewal processes vary by certification.
- Professional Cloud Architect, Associate Cloud Engineer, and Cloud Digital Leader: For these specific Google Cloud certifications, you have the option to renew by taking either a shorter renewal exam or the standard certification exam.
- All other Google Cloud certifications: For all other Google Cloud certifications not listed above, you must take the standard certification exam to renew your certification.
Please refer to each exam page for detailed information, including the exam guide, cost, exam languages offered, and renewal eligibility.
How many years do Google Cloud certifications remain valid?
Professional exams are valid for two years. Associate and Foundational exams are valid for three years.
Will I be notified when I need to renew my certification?
Yes. Depending on the certification, you will receive renewal notifications 180/90 days prior to your certification expiration date and every 30 days thereafter until the certification is renewed or expired. Reminder emails will be sent to the primary email address in your CM Connect profile.
Your certification can be renewed up to 30 days after your certification expiration date.
Am I allowed to renew my certification before the start of the renewal eligibility period?
No. You may not attempt the same exam while currently certified unless you are within the renewal eligibility period. If you violate these terms, your exam result will be rejected, you forfeit any exam fees paid, any current certification(s) may be revoked, and you could be suspended from the Google Cloud Certification Program.
Why can’t I see the renewal exams in the Webassessor catalog?
Renewal exams are only displayed and available to certified individuals who are within their renewal eligibility period.
How do I find my 50% off renewal discount code?
You will receive a 50% off renewal discount code when you initially certify. You can find your renewal discount code by logging into your CM Connect profile.
How much does it cost to renew my certification?
The renewal cost varies by exam. Please see the exam web pages.
What happens if I fail my certification renewal attempt?
If you are within your renewal eligibility period, you can attempt to renew again. The waiting period between attempts varies by exam. More information on the retake policy can be found here.
Please note: Once you choose your renewal path (i.e. choose the shorter renewal exam or standard exam) for the Associate Cloud Engineer and the Cloud Digital Leader certifications, you cannot switch after your first renewal attempt. You can switch your renewal path for the Professional Cloud Architect certification. If you attempt the shorter renewal exam, a score report is not provided.
I’m scheduled for the standard exam, but I want to take the new renewal exam instead. How do I switch?
You must cancel your standard exam registration first. Then, you can register for the renewal exam. Please note the rescheduling and cancellation policy:
- For onsite exams scheduled at a testing center, a late rescheduling or cancellation fee is applied if you update your registration less than 72 hours before your scheduled exam start time.
- For online-proctored exams taken remotely, a late rescheduling or cancellation fee is applied if you update your registration less than 24 hours before your scheduled exam start time.
If you used a voucher code for payment, you may use the voucher code again if the initial registration is cancelled prior to the periods noted above.
I did not receive the notification that my certification expired. What happens now?
Google Cloud uses the primary email address listed in your CM Connect profile for all Google Cloud Certification communications. Please ensure that your email address is correct to receive notifications.
My certification has expired. What happens now?
To continue receiving the certification benefits, you will need to take the exam to get certified again. Your options will depend on your certification status.
- If you are less than 30 days past your certification expiration date, you can renew and retain your Series ID. Please refer to the exam page for renewal details.
- If you are more than 30 days past your certification expiration date, your certification is no longer valid. You must take the standard exam and pay the full list price of the standard exam. However, once you recertify, you can have your original Series ID back!
Can I renew my certification by passing a beta exam?
Yes, you may participate in a beta exam regardless of your certification status. If you are already certified, passing a beta exam counts towards your certification renewal. You are only allowed one attempt on the beta exam. If you don't pass the beta exam, you can try again after the final version of the exam opens to the general public. Failing a beta exam does not count toward the total allowable attempts on the final exam (4 attempts for Professional and Associate exams, 10 attempts for Foundational exams). More information about beta exams can be found here.