Google Cloud technology is ever-evolving. We require recertification to ensure that you're maintaining your skills on the updated technology and platforms. All Associate and Professional Google cloud certifications are valid for two years from the date certified. The Cloud Digital Leader certification is valid for three years from the date certified. You must recertify in order to maintain your certification status and certificate number. As one of the benefits of being Google Cloud certified, you will receive a 50% discount code applicable toward your recertification.
For more information, review the FAQs below:
Will I be notified when I need to recertify?
Yes. You will receive renewal notifications 90, 60, and 30 days prior to your expiration date. Reminder emails will be sent to the email address used during exam registration.
Can I try to get recertified before the start of the 60 day period?
No. You may not attempt the same exam while currently certified unless you are within the recertification eligibility period starting 60 days prior to your certification expiration date. 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 Certification Program.
I didn't receive the notification that my certification expired. What happens now?
We use your primary email address in your Webassessor profile for all Google Cloud Certification communications. Please contact us if you want to update your email address for notification purposes.
My certification expired. What happens now?
To continue receiving the certification benefits, you will need to take the exam again to recertify. Please note that taking the exam after your certification expires will not renew the same certification; you will be allotted a new certification Series ID, and you must pay the full list price of the exam.
Can I recertify 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 as recertification and your two-year certification term restarts. You are only allowed one attempt on the beta exam. If you don't pass the beta exam, you must wait for the final version of the exam to open to the general public and try again. Failing a beta exam does not count toward the total allowable attempts on the final exam (4 attempts). More information about beta exams can be found here.
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