Google Cloud on Wednesday announced a Professional Agentic Architect certification intended to show that a person can deploy secure, enterprise-grade agents that automate multi-step and multi-app workflows, the company said in an official post.
The hybrid certification has two parts: a proctored multiple-choice exam on foundational knowledge in agentic architecture, and Google Skills labs that evaluate hands-on practical experience, the company said. It is aimed at developers, cloud architects and engineers who architect, build and deploy agents on Google Cloud. Over the past four months, Google Cloud said it has trained thousands of its forward-deployed engineers and partners on the curriculum.
The company said its research shows more than 80% of Google Cloud certified individuals say the credential opens doors to new career opportunities and accelerates promotion, and that 82% say certifications help them earn higher salaries — figures from Google’s own research. Preparation can start at no cost, Google said, through Gemini Agent Ready, which includes 35 free monthly learning credits and access to labs and agentic courses.