{"id":79140,"date":"2021-06-05T00:05:46","date_gmt":"2021-06-05T05:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=79140"},"modified":"2025-06-24T15:17:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T09:47:15","slug":"google-associate-cloud-engineer-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/google-associate-cloud-engineer-a-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to Google Cloud Associate Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the era where cloud technology is booming, the urge to seek a career in this field is quite demanding. Google entered this sector back in 2012 and is today one of the most popular cloud platforms. With this demand, Google Cloud Certifications came into play to help the aspirants enjoy fruitful careers. In this blog, let us learn how to perfectly prepare for your <\/span><a title=\"Google Associate Cloud Engineer Certification\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/google-cloud-certified-associate-cloud-engineer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Google Associate Cloud Engineer Certification <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exam. With this guide, make your prep easy and focus on gaining GCP ACE certification. Let&#8217;s get started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/google-associate-cloud-engineer-a-complete-guide\/#Google_Associate_Cloud_Engineer_Exam_Overview\" >Google Associate Cloud Engineer Exam Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/google-associate-cloud-engineer-a-complete-guide\/#Objectives_of_the_Google_Associate_Cloud_Engineer_Certification\" >Objectives of the Google Associate Cloud Engineer Certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/google-associate-cloud-engineer-a-complete-guide\/#Step-By-Step_Preparation_Guide_for_Clearing_the_Google_Associate_Cloud_Engineer_Certification_Exam\" >Step-By-Step Preparation Guide for Clearing the Google Associate Cloud Engineer Certification Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/google-associate-cloud-engineer-a-complete-guide\/#Expert_Tips_for_Clearing_the_Google_Associate_Cloud_Engineer_Examination\" >Expert Tips for Clearing the Google Associate Cloud Engineer Examination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/google-associate-cloud-engineer-a-complete-guide\/#Salary_of_a_Google_Associate_Cloud_Engineer\" >Salary of a Google Associate Cloud Engineer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/google-associate-cloud-engineer-a-complete-guide\/#Bottom_Line\" >Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Associate_Cloud_Engineer_Exam_Overview\"><\/span><b>Google Associate Cloud Engineer Exam Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Google Associate Cloud Engineer certification intends to improve your select abilities for dedicated cloud operations within an enterprise. Some of the abilities or skills that you will learn and improve over this certification exam are setting up, planning, configuring, and deploying a cloud solution. Apart from that, this certification also assesses your skills in operating the cloud solution and configuring security for it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exam length is 2 hours, and the pricing for the registration is $125. You get to appear for this exam in Spanish, Japanese, and English. The exam is available in an MCQ format and can be taken either remotely or at a centre. You will be allowed to pick your nearby test centres to appear in the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two methods by which you can deliver the exam. One is to take an online exam that will be proctored at a remote location. There are certain requirements that you need to check before taking up the online exam delivery option. The second method is to take up an in-person examination at a test centre in the presence of a proctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no prerequisites to appear for this certification exam. But you are recommended to possess at least six months of hands-on experience with the operations of Google Cloud. Along with that, it is better to have a brief understanding of concepts such as containers, networking, and virtual machines. Hence, it is important for you to acquire an overview of the exam, to know your options before approaching for the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any person who is in the IT industry and is keen on learning Cloud Computing and its associated technologies can take up this certification. It doesn\u2019t matter whether you are data engineers, developers, or data architects; you can enhance your skills with this Google Cloud Certification. It is a beginner-level certification, for which any individual to start a career in the world of Cloud Technologies can turn up for this exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives_of_the_Google_Associate_Cloud_Engineer_Certification\"><\/span><b>Objectives of the Google Associate Cloud Engineer Certification<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Google Cloud certification aims to help people get a beginner\u2019s knowledge of how the Cloud solutions are executed. It helps people learn the utilisation of GCP services and resources for operating a cloud solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates passing the examination will get the authorised certification from Google. Even though it is an amateur-level examination, it still tests your skills in different areas of cloud computing. For an efficient preparation to clear the examination in one attempt, a candidate needs to master the specified areas and concepts that include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning to set up the entire cloud solution environment within an enterprise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning to execute and configure the required cloud solutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementation and deployment of an efficient cloud solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executing the attributes essential for cloud solutions to operate seamlessly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detailed configuration aspects on security and accessibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of these<\/span><a title=\"learning paths\" href=\"https:\/\/cloud.google.com\/learn?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b> learning paths <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has some core internal concepts that you must learn and adapt to clear the examination on the first attempt. Here are those concepts within the specified learning paths, stated above:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1. Set up the Environment Embedded with Cloud Solution:<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under this learning path, you must prepare for topics as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating &amp; configuring the cloud accounts and cloud projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Billing configuration and its management aspects.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install &amp; Configure the command-line interface.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>2. Plan &amp; Configure the Cloud Solution<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under this learning path, you must prepare for concepts as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan &amp; configure the computing resources, network resources, and data storage alternatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of price calculator to plan &amp; determine an estimation of GCP product use.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>3. Implement and Deploy Cloud Solution<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under this learning path, you must prepare for the concepts as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deploying &amp; implementing the compute engine resources, Google Kubernetes Engine resources, cloud functions resources, app engine resources, data solutions, and networking resources.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of the cloud launcher and deployment manager for solution deployment and application deployment, respectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>4. Executing Operations of Diverse Cloud Solutions<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under this learning path, you must prepare for the resource management concepts of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compute Engine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Solutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">App Engine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Kubernetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network Resource\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logging and Monitoring management.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>5. Accessibility and Security Configuration<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under this learning path, you need to prepare for the concepts such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Service account management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access and identity management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluating the audit logs for managed services and cloud projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the brief exam objectives that you will learn and master in the pursuit of obtaining this certification. These are the areas where your preparation should focus on to clear this certification exam in one attempt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read More: <\/b><a title=\"Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer Hands-on Labs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/google-cloud-associate-cloud-engineer-labs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer Hands-on Labs\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-By-Step_Preparation_Guide_for_Clearing_the_Google_Associate_Cloud_Engineer_Certification_Exam\"><\/span><b>Step-By-Step Preparation Guide for Clearing the Google Associate Cloud Engineer Certification Exam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you have now understood the areas of focus, it is time for you to put the pedal to the accelerator and commence with the preparation. Moreover, for that, you need a proper guide and schedule to perfect your approach for this examination. Therefore, here is a step-by-step preparation guide for you to correct your study approach for this certification.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Gain Experience on Google Cloud<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though there are no prerequisites for the Google Associate Cloud Engineer examination, you must still have experience with different Google Cloud solutions and products. Google Cloud is offering a GCP free tier to let you learn how to build solutions on different cloud products. There are monthly limits to it, but it is quite productive to give you hands-on experience with cloud products. Take up the free tier, and you will eventually be preparing yourself for the Google ACE examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Understand the Exam Guidelines<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you are ready with the basic experience on Google Cloud products, you can go ahead and take the examination. The ACE examination comprises questions based on selected fundamental areas. You need to go through the above-mentioned elaborations and other detailed instructions about the exam. Therefore, check out the exam guide for ACE certification.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Practice the Sample Questions<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to practice the sample questions thoroughly to check the level of your preparation. The sample questions will be in exam format, and they will prepare you to face the difficult level in the main examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Take Appropriate Training to Master the Fundamentals<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Cloud is offering ideal training in the form of modules, learning paths, webinars, and other such resources. The learning path of Google Cloud consists of detailed modules and steps to explain to you the core concepts associated with the preparation for the\u00a0 ACE certification. Moreover, you can also plan to take a webinar on the official site of Google Cloud. You will have to sign up for the webinar, and the scheduling details will be given to you then. Apart from that, there are additional resources in the form of study guides and other preparatory modules to help candidates prepare for this certification with utmost excellence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Take up the Specified Preparatory Course for the ACE Examination<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The candidates are requested to take up the on-demand course to familiarise themselves with the materials of the Google Associate Cloud Engineer certification exam. Along with that, this course will help you check whether you are ready for the exam or not. If you find yourself ready, then go ahead and schedule your exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expert_Tips_for_Clearing_the_Google_Associate_Cloud_Engineer_Examination\"><\/span><b>Expert Tips for Clearing the Google Associate Cloud Engineer Examination<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you clear this examination in the first-ever attempt, here are some of the expert tips for you to follow:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare for 2 to 3 hours every day with at least two months in hand for the examination.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the legitimate and informative resources to gain correct knowledge of the examination attributes. It is better to use official resources or materials from Google Cloud!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a custom learning plan and follow it strictly to complete the topics in priority.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the important topics that you need to cover in your preparation are App Engine, IAM, VPC-Networking, Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Big Data Tools, and Stackdriver.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wisely use free tests, practice tests, labs and sandboxes in your preparation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_of_a_Google_Associate_Cloud_Engineer\"><\/span><b>Salary of a Google Associate Cloud Engineer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This certification has a great weightage across international MNCs. Therefore, the <\/span><a title=\"Google Associate Cloud Engineer salary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/google-cloud-engineer-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Google Associate Cloud Engineer salary<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on average, is Rs 3,27,000\/year in India. It is a good package to start with, and with experience over time, this package will increase. The highest salary for a cloud engineer, recorded so far, is RRs 0,61,000\/year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide is all about explaining the right ways of preparing for the GCP ACE examination. Hope this was helpful, and we think you got a complete picture of the same. When you are ready, go ahead and schedule your exam date. To make your prep easy and seamless, at Whizlab, we&#8217;ve got you all the resources covered &#8211; practice tests, video courses,<\/span><a title=\"Hands-on labs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/hands-on-labs\/?&amp;sortedBy=popularCourse&amp;page=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b> Hands-on labs<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a title=\"Sandboxes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/cloud-sandbox\/?&amp;sortedBy=popularCourse&amp;page=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Sandboxes<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To get started, we also got the Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer Free Test now! Try it, and increase your chances of getting certified with us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the era where cloud technology is booming, the urge to seek a career in this field is quite demanding. Google entered this sector back in 2012 and is today one of the most popular cloud platforms. With this demand, Google Cloud Certifications came into play to help the aspirants enjoy fruitful careers. In this blog, let us learn how to perfectly prepare for your Google Associate Cloud Engineer Certification exam. With this guide, make your prep easy and focus on gaining GCP ACE certification. Let&#8217;s get started.\u00a0 Google Associate Cloud Engineer Exam Overview The Google Associate Cloud Engineer certification 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