In The Arcade, we’re all about access to learning that can help turbocharge your cloud knowledge. We also know that certification is an excellent way to validate your cloud comprehension. So…why not put them together?
That’s right, we’re introducing Google Cloud certification power-ups ⚡ to your experience in The Arcade. Read on for how this all works, including eligibility and criteria specifics!
How does this power-up campaign work?
From now through December 15th, show off your skills in The Arcade - once you bank 30 points, you’re eligible to complete the criteria for one of the certification options. Starting November 1st, visit The Arcade to start your Cloud Digital Leader learning path. Completing the Cloud Digital Leader learning path is a key to preparing for the Google Cloud Digital Leader certification - and it’s part of the power-up criteria 😉
After the certification power-up campaign ends on December 15th, voucher distribution will be determined based on eligible users’ performance and engagement. Certification vouchers (read below to find out more about the vouchers themselves) will be shared with power-up recipients in the second half of December.
How do I get my voucher, and which exam can I take with it?
Great questions. There are 3 different types of voucher you can snag, and 2 different exams depending on which power-up you receive. Here’s the deal:
- 100% Cloud Digital Leader voucher: The first hundred users to successfully complete all of the Cloud Digital Leader courses after hitting the 30 point eligibility minimum in other areas of The Arcade will receive a voucher for 100% off of their Google Cloud Digital Leader certification exam.
- 50% Cloud Digital Leader voucher: The next 200 users to successfully complete all of the Cloud Digital Leader courses after hitting the 30 point eligibility minimum in other areas of The Arcade will receive a voucher for 50% off of their Google Cloud Digital Leader exam - certification at half the cost!
- 100% Associate Cloud Engineer voucher: The top 20 point scorers (with a minimum of 30 points) in The Arcade will receive a voucher for 100% off of their Associate Cloud Engineer certification exam.
Why should I care about getting a certification?
Google Cloud certifications are globally recognized credentials - and a testament to your practical skills in the field. These certifications can open doors to new career opportunities, higher earning potential, and the chance to work on exciting cloud projects.
I can tell you from personal experience that professional certifications are an excellent way to show your competence in a field or role, especially if it isn’t one in which you originally completed your post-secondary education. (‘Literature major’ doesn’t necessarily read as “fluent in cloud” on a résumé, but ‘certified Cloud Digital Leader’ stands out!) But don’t take my word for it! There are lots of blogs out there about the benefits of certification, or check out this certification impact report.
What now?
Start collecting those points, get ready to take on the Cloud Digital Leader preparation courses, and set your sights on those coveted certification vouchers. November and December are your months to shine ✨. See you in The Arcade!
Game on!
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