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Diamond League

152948 points
Arcade Adventure: Low-Code Development Earned Jul 30, 2026 EDT
Develop AI-Powered Prototypes in Google AI Studio Earned Jul 19, 2026 EDT
Create Your First Gemini Enterprise Application Earned Jul 19, 2026 EDT
Arcade March 2026 Sprint 4 Earned Mar 30, 2026 EDT
Arcade March 2026 Sprint 3 Earned Mar 30, 2026 EDT
Arcade March 2026 Sprint 2 Earned Mar 26, 2026 EDT
Arcade March 2026 Sprint 1 Earned Mar 26, 2026 EDT
Work Meets Play: Metrics in Motion Earned Mar 25, 2026 EDT
Holi-istic Infrastructures Earned Mar 4, 2026 EST
Work Meets Play: Journeys Made Easy Earned Mar 1, 2026 EST
Arcade February 2026 Sprint 4 Earned Feb 24, 2026 EST
Arcade February 2026 Sprint 3 Earned Feb 23, 2026 EST
Arcade February 2026 Sprint 2 Earned Feb 23, 2026 EST
Arcade February 2026 Sprint 1 Earned Feb 21, 2026 EST
Work Meets Play: A Cloud That Cares Earned Feb 1, 2026 EST
Google Skills Arcade Base Camp January 2026 Earned Jan 29, 2026 EST
Level 3: Applied Generative AI Earned Jan 28, 2026 EST
Google Skills Arcade Certification Zone January 2026 Earned Jan 26, 2026 EST
Level 2: Event-Driven Systems Earned Jan 25, 2026 EST
Work Life Refresh Earned Jan 18, 2026 EST
Google Skills Arcade Trivia January 2026 Week 4 Earned Jan 17, 2026 EST
Level 1: Compute, Storage and Monitoring Earned Jan 12, 2026 EST
Google Skills Arcade Trivia January 2026 Week 3 Earned Jan 10, 2026 EST
Google Skills Arcade Trivia January 2026 Week 2 Earned Jan 8, 2026 EST
Google Skills Arcade Trivia January 2026 Week 1 Earned Jan 7, 2026 EST
Level 1: Core Infrastructure and Security Earned Jul 17, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Base Camp July 2025 Earned Jul 15, 2025 EDT
ExtraSkillestrial! Earned Jul 11, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia June 2025 Week 4 Earned Jun 27, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia June 2025 Week 3 Earned Jun 27, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia June 2025 Week 2 Earned Jun 26, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia June 2025 Week 1 Earned Jun 26, 2025 EDT
Level 3: AI Readiness Earned Jun 26, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Certification Zone June 2025 Earned Jun 24, 2025 EDT
Arcade Learn-a-Thon Earned Jun 16, 2025 EDT
Protect Cloud Traffic with Chrome Enterprise Premium Security Earned Jun 2, 2025 EDT
Implement CI/CD Pipelines on Google Cloud Earned Jun 2, 2025 EDT
DEPRECATED Detect Manufacturing Defects Using Visual Inspection AI Earned Jun 1, 2025 EDT
Explore Generative AI in Agent Platform Earned Jun 1, 2025 EDT
Discover and Protect Sensitive Data Across Your Ecosystem Earned Jun 1, 2025 EDT
Manage Data Models in Looker Earned Jun 1, 2025 EDT
Manage Kubernetes in Google Cloud Earned Jun 1, 2025 EDT
Monitoring in Google Cloud Earned Jun 1, 2025 EDT
Create a Secure Data Lake on Cloud Storage Earned Jun 1, 2025 EDT
Share Data Using Google Data Cloud Earned May 31, 2025 EDT
[Deprecated] Classify Images with TensorFlow on Google Cloud Earned May 31, 2025 EDT
Monitor and Manage Google Cloud Resources Earned May 30, 2025 EDT
Level 3: Building Blocks Earned May 29, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Certification Zone May 2025 Earned May 29, 2025 EDT
Level 2: Data Exploration and Integration Earned May 28, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia May 2025 Week 4 Earned May 28, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia May 2025 Week 3 Earned May 28, 2025 EDT
[DEPRECATED] Google Calendar Earned May 27, 2025 EDT
[DEPRECATED] Google Meet Earned May 27, 2025 EDT
[DEPRECATED] Google Slides Earned May 27, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia May 2025 Week 2 Earned May 27, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia May 2025 Week 1 Earned May 27, 2025 EDT
Use Functions, Formulas, and Charts in Google Sheets Earned May 27, 2025 EDT
[DEPRECATED] Google Docs Earned May 27, 2025 EDT
[DEPRECATED] Google Drive Earned May 26, 2025 EDT
Trust and Security with Google Cloud Earned May 26, 2025 EDT
Innovating with Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence Earned May 26, 2025 EDT
Scaling with Google Cloud Operations Earned May 26, 2025 EDT
Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud Earned May 26, 2025 EDT
Implement Cloud Collaboration and Productivity Workflows Earned May 26, 2025 EDT
Exploring Data Transformation with Google Cloud Earned May 26, 2025 EDT
Digital Transformation with Google Cloud Earned May 26, 2025 EDT
Build Real World AI Applications with Gemini and Imagen Earned May 26, 2025 EDT
Store, Process, and Manage Data on Google Cloud - Command Line Earned May 26, 2025 EDT
Analyze Speech and Language with Google APIs Earned May 26, 2025 EDT
Using the Google Cloud Speech API Earned May 26, 2025 EDT
Build Serverless Applications with Cloud Run Functions Earned May 26, 2025 EDT
[Deprecated] Get Started with Looker Earned May 26, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Base Camp May 2025 Earned May 25, 2025 EDT
Level 1: Data Modeling and Reporting Earned May 24, 2025 EDT
Arcade NetworSkills Earned May 18, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Base Camp April 2025 Earned May 1, 2025 EDT
Level 2: Cloud Infrastructure & API Essentials Earned May 1, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Certification Zone April 2025 Earned Apr 29, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia April 2025 Week 4 Earned Apr 24, 2025 EDT
Level 1: Application Development and Security with GCP Earned Apr 20, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia April 2025 Week 3 Earned Apr 20, 2025 EDT
Level 3: The Arcade Quiz Earned Apr 20, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia April 2025 Week 2 Earned Apr 12, 2025 EDT
Arcade TechCare Earned Apr 12, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia April 2025 Week 1 Earned Apr 2, 2025 EDT
Level 2: Security and Monitoring in GCP Earned Mar 31, 2025 EDT
Level 1: Security and Data Management with GCP Earned Mar 28, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Certification Zone March 2025 Earned Mar 27, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia March 2025 Week 4 Earned Mar 25, 2025 EDT
Level 3: ACE App Dev Earned Mar 25, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia March 2025 Week 3 Earned Mar 24, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia March 2025 Week 2 Earned Mar 24, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia March 2025 Week 1 Earned Mar 24, 2025 EDT
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia February 2025 Week 4 Earned Feb 26, 2025 EST
Level 3: Building Blocks Earned Feb 20, 2025 EST
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia February 2025 Week 3 Earned Feb 19, 2025 EST
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia February 2025 Week 2 Earned Feb 19, 2025 EST
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia February 2025 Week 1 Earned Feb 19, 2025 EST
Love Beyond Query! Earned Feb 19, 2025 EST
Level 1: App Dev and Deployment Earned Feb 12, 2025 EST
Level 3: Arcade Heroes Earned Jan 27, 2025 EST
The Arcade Base Camp January 2025 Earned Jan 26, 2025 EST
Skills Boost Arcade Trivia January 2025 Week 4 Earned Jan 25, 2025 EST
The Arcade Trivia January 2025 Week 3 Earned Jan 25, 2025 EST
Skills Boost Arcade Skillsresolve Earned Jan 25, 2025 EST
The Arcade Certification Zone January 2025 Earned Jan 21, 2025 EST
Level 1: Data Operations and Workflow Optimization Earned Jan 20, 2025 EST
The Arcade Trivia January 2025 Week 2 Earned Jan 16, 2025 EST
The Arcade Trivia January 2025 Week 1 Earned Jan 15, 2025 EST
Create a Streaming Data Lake on Cloud Storage Earned Sep 5, 2023 EDT
Store, Process, and Manage Data on Google Cloud - Console Earned Sep 3, 2023 EDT
Use APIs to Work with Cloud Storage Earned Sep 3, 2023 EDT
Analyze BigQuery Data in Connected Sheets Earned Sep 3, 2023 EDT
Develop with Apps Script and AppSheet Earned Sep 3, 2023 EDT
Configure Service Accounts and IAM Roles for Google Cloud Earned Sep 3, 2023 EDT
Streaming Analytics into BigQuery Earned Sep 3, 2023 EDT
Level 3: GenAI Earned Aug 31, 2023 EDT
Qwiklabs Trivia August 2023 Earned Aug 28, 2023 EDT
Level 2: Apps Script and Networks Earned Aug 25, 2023 EDT
Level 1: BigQuery ML, Cloud Architecture and Devops Skills Earned Aug 22, 2023 EDT
Integrate BigQuery Data and Google Workspace using Apps Script Earned Aug 9, 2023 EDT
Prepare Data for Looker Dashboards and Reports Earned Aug 3, 2023 EDT
Implement Speech and Language Solutions with Pre-trained APIs Earned Aug 2, 2023 EDT
App Building with AppSheet Earned Aug 2, 2023 EDT
Build LookML Objects in Looker Earned Aug 2, 2023 EDT
Implement Cloud Storage and Data Protection Solutions Earned Jul 31, 2023 EDT
Enrich Metadata and Discovery of Lakehouse Data Earned Jul 31, 2023 EDT
Secure Lakehouse Data Earned Jul 31, 2023 EDT
Implement Sensitive Data Protection on Google Cloud Earned Jul 31, 2023 EDT
Build Event-Driven Applications with Eventarc Earned Jul 31, 2023 EDT
Deploy and Secure Serverless APIs with API Gateway Earned Jul 30, 2023 EDT
Set Up a Google Cloud Network Earned Jul 30, 2023 EDT
Qwiklabs Trivia July 2023 Earned Jul 29, 2023 EDT
Organize and Govern Data with Knowledge Catalog Earned Jul 23, 2023 EDT
Analyze Images with the Cloud Vision API Earned Jul 23, 2023 EDT
Implement Event-Driven Messaging and Automation Workflows Earned Jul 21, 2023 EDT
Build Infrastructure with Terraform on Google Cloud Earned Jul 20, 2023 EDT
Level 2: Data Deep Dive Earned Jul 12, 2023 EDT
DEPRECATED Networking Fundamentals on Google Cloud Earned Jul 8, 2023 EDT
The Basics of Google Cloud Compute Earned Jul 8, 2023 EDT
Level 1: AppDev and Infrastructure Earned Jul 8, 2023 EDT
Getting Started with Go on Google Cloud Earned Jul 8, 2023 EDT
Deploy and Manage Applications on Google App Engine Earned Jul 7, 2023 EDT
New Year, New Skills: Blue Challenge (A) Earned Jan 24, 2023 EST
New Year, New Skills: Yellow Challenge (A) Earned Jan 11, 2023 EST
New Year, New Skills: Green Challenge (A) Earned Jan 5, 2023 EST
Learn to Earn Cloud Challenge: Machine Learning Engineering Skills Earned Jul 5, 2022 EDT
Learn to Earn Cloud Challenge: Sports Data Analysis Skills Earned Jul 1, 2022 EDT
Learn to Earn Cloud Data Challenge: Data Analyst Skills Earned Jun 30, 2022 EDT
Cloud Healthcare API Earned Jun 24, 2022 EDT
DEPRECATED Language, Speech, Text, & Translation with Google Cloud APIs Earned Jun 24, 2022 EDT
[DEPRECATED] Secure Workloads in Google Kubernetes Engine Earned Jun 24, 2022 EDT
[Deprecated] Cloud Logging Earned Jun 24, 2022 EDT
Implement Cloud Security Fundamentals on Google Cloud Earned Jun 23, 2022 EDT
Security & Identity Fundamentals Earned Jun 23, 2022 EDT
[Deprecated] Advanced ML: ML Infrastructure Earned Jun 23, 2022 EDT
Use Machine Learning APIs on Google Cloud Earned Jun 18, 2022 EDT
Intermediate ML: TensorFlow on Google Cloud Earned May 30, 2022 EDT
Machine Learning APIs Earned May 29, 2022 EDT
Intro to ML: Image Processing Earned May 29, 2022 EDT
Intro to ML: Language Processing Earned May 29, 2022 EDT
Prepare Data for ML APIs on Google Cloud Earned May 28, 2022 EDT
Baseline: Data, ML, AI Earned May 28, 2022 EDT
Build a Secure Google Cloud Network Earned May 27, 2022 EDT
Implement DevOps Workflows in Google Cloud Earned May 27, 2022 EDT
Build a Data Warehouse with BigQuery Earned May 26, 2022 EDT
DEPRECATED Google Cloud Solutions II: Data and Machine Learning Earned May 26, 2022 EDT
Scientific Data Processing Earned May 25, 2022 EDT
DEPRECATED BigQuery for Data Warehousing Earned May 25, 2022 EDT
Cloud SQL Earned May 25, 2022 EDT
Engineer Data for Predictive Modeling with BigQuery ML Earned May 24, 2022 EDT
[DEPRECATED] Data Engineering Earned May 24, 2022 EDT
DEPRECATED Applied Data: Blockchain Earned May 24, 2022 EDT
NCAA® March Madness®: Bracketology with Google Cloud Earned May 23, 2022 EDT
DEPRECATED BigQuery for Marketing Analysts Earned May 23, 2022 EDT
Create ML Models with BigQuery ML Earned May 23, 2022 EDT
BigQuery for Machine Learning Earned May 23, 2022 EDT
Derive Insights from BigQuery Data Earned May 23, 2022 EDT
DEPRECATED BigQuery Basics for Data Analysts Earned May 23, 2022 EDT
Develop Serverless Applications on Cloud Run Earned May 21, 2022 EDT
Google Cloud Run Serverless Workshop Earned May 21, 2022 EDT
Develop Serverless Apps with Firebase Earned May 21, 2022 EDT
Build Apps & Websites with Firebase Earned May 21, 2022 EDT
Workspace: Add-ons Earned May 20, 2022 EDT
DEPRECATED IoT in the Google Cloud Earned May 20, 2022 EDT
DEPRECATED Exploring APIs Earned May 19, 2022 EDT
Baseline: Deploy & Develop Earned May 19, 2022 EDT
Build a Website on Google Cloud Earned May 18, 2022 EDT
Website on Google Cloud Earned May 18, 2022 EDT
Cloud Development Earned May 17, 2022 EDT
[DEPRECATED] Build Interactive Apps with Google Assistant Earned May 16, 2022 EDT
[DEPRECATED] OK Google: Build Interactive Apps with Google Assistant Earned May 15, 2022 EDT
Google Developer Essentials Earned May 15, 2022 EDT
Cloud Architecture: Design, Implement, and Manage Earned May 14, 2022 EDT
Monitor and Log with Google Cloud Observability Earned May 10, 2022 EDT
DEPRECATED Google Cloud's Operations Suite Earned May 10, 2022 EDT
DEPRECATED Cloud Architecture Earned May 1, 2022 EDT
Google Cloud Solutions I: Scaling Your Infrastructure Earned May 1, 2022 EDT
Understand Your Google Cloud Costs Earned May 1, 2022 EDT
DevOps Essentials Earned Apr 30, 2022 EDT
Develop Your Google Cloud Network Earned Apr 30, 2022 EDT
Deploy Kubernetes Applications on Google Cloud Earned Apr 29, 2022 EDT
Cloud Engineering Earned Apr 27, 2022 EDT
Set Up an App Dev Environment on Google Cloud Earned Apr 27, 2022 EDT
Implementing Cloud Load Balancing for Compute Engine Earned Apr 27, 2022 EDT
Kubernetes in Google Cloud Earned Apr 27, 2022 EDT
Automate Deployment and Manage Traffic on a Google Cloud Network Earned Apr 27, 2022 EDT
Baseline: Infrastructure Earned Apr 26, 2022 EDT
Google Cloud Essentials Earned Apr 26, 2022 EDT
Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR Game Earned Mar 18, 2022 EDT
DevOps: A beautiful relationship Earned Feb 14, 2022 EST
Learn to Earn Cloud Security Challenge: Level 3 Earned Jan 15, 2022 EST
Learn to Earn Cloud Security Challenge: Level 2 Earned Jan 14, 2022 EST
Learn to Earn Cloud Security Challenge: Level 1 Earned Jan 13, 2022 EST
Learn to Earn Cloud Challenge: Security Earned Oct 10, 2021 EDT
Learn to Earn Cloud Challenge: Architecture Earned Oct 9, 2021 EDT
Learn to Earn Cloud Challenge: Data+ Earned Oct 9, 2021 EDT
Learn to Earn Cloud Challenge: Data Earned Oct 9, 2021 EDT
Learn to Earn Cloud Challenge: Essentials Earned Oct 3, 2021 EDT

Who says you need a mountain of code to build great software? This adv is your fast lane to rapid app development and automation. First, you'll jump into Google AppSheet to build and launch fully functional apps entirely code-free. Then, you'll master the backend with Cloud Run Functions, deploying event-driven code via the console and command line. Packed with two hands-on challenge labs, this quest is your ticket to building slick apps and scaling them effortlessly on Google Cloud.

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Complete the introductory Develop AI-Powered Prototypes in Google AI Studio skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: crafting effective prompts, leveraging multimodal capabilities for image and video analysis, prototyping functional AI-driven applications from templates and text prompts, and utilizing API keys to build and deploy custom AI solutions. Explore other content in the Gemini Enterprise Agent Ready (GEAR) program.

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Create your first Gemini Enterprise application to earn a skill badge! Connect diverse data sources to your application to build a powerful, unified search and analysis engine. Master advanced capabilities like deep research agents, multi-agent ideation, and Gemini Notebook for focused analysis. Explore other content in the Gemini Agent Ready (GEAR) program.

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This month's Arcade Sprint 4 is live! It's designed for quick learning. Since the labs are open all month, there's no rush; just jump in when you have the time. You'll earn 1 Arcade Point and a new skill with each step. It's that simple: grab your point and keep the momentum going!

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This month's Arcade Sprint 3 is live! It's designed for quick learning. Since the labs are open all month, there's no rush; just jump in when you have the time. You'll earn 1 Arcade Point and a new skill with each step. It's that simple: grab your point and keep the momentum going!

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This month's Arcade Sprint 2 is live! It's designed for quick learning. Since the labs are open all month, there's no rush; just jump in when you have the time. You'll earn 1 Arcade Point and a new skill with each step. It's that simple: grab your point and keep the momentum going!

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This month's Arcade Sprint 1 is live! It's designed for quick learning. Since the labs are open all month, there's no rush; just jump in when you have the time. You'll earn 1 Arcade Point and a new skill with each step. It's that simple: grab your point and keep the momentum going!

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Great data experiences don’t happen by accident — they’re modeled, optimized, and scaled with intent. In this challenge, you’ll build a strong foundation with Looker by creating modeled queries, defining measures and dimensions, modularizing LookML with extends, and refining logic using functions and operators. You’ll filter Explores, merge results, and sort insights to uncover what truly matters. You’ll also enhance performance with caching and explore distributed processing with Dataproc. These are the same capabilities that Zoomcar used on Google Cloud to modernize its data stack — and now, you get to build them too!

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Holi is all about bringing different colors together — and that’s exactly what this challenge does with technology. You’ll package applications with Docker, manage deployments using Kubernetes Engine, secure access with IAM and VPN, and deploy apps on App Engine. You’ll also store data in Cloud Storage and explore how AI APIs can analyze, classify, and translate text. It’s a hands-on way to see how different cloud pieces come together to build something reliable, secure, and smart.

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It begins with a simple question: Where to next? Inspired by Agoda’s AI-powered travel platform, this challenge shows how AI helps turn preferences into vivid destinations, detailed itineraries, and stunning visuals. You’ll build intelligent apps that understand intent, generate rich content, and deliver real-time recommendations — supported by cloud-native services that keep everything fast, reliable, and seamless. The result: planning that feels effortless, inspiring, and part of the journey itself.

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This month's Arcade Sprint 4 is live! It's designed for quick learning. Since the labs are open all month, there's no rush; just jump in when you have the time. You'll earn 1 Arcade Point and a new skill with each step. It's that simple: grab your point and keep the momentum going!

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This month's Arcade Sprint 3 is live! It's designed for quick learning. Since the labs are open all month, there's no rush; just jump in when you have the time. You'll earn 1 Arcade Point and a new skill with each step. It's that simple: grab your point and keep the momentum going!

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This month's Arcade Sprint 2 is live! It's designed for quick learning. Since the labs are open all month, there's no rush; just jump in when you have the time. You'll earn 1 Arcade Point and a new skill with each step. It's that simple: grab your point and keep the momentum going!

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This month's Arcade Sprint 1 is live! It's designed for quick learning. Since the labs are open all month, there's no rush; just jump in when you have the time. You'll earn 1 Arcade Point and a new skill with each step. It's that simple: grab your point and keep the momentum going!

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Infrastructure is the backbone of modern care. Following the blueprint set by Manipal Hospitals, this challenge dives into the backend architecture that powers healthcare at scale. From automating CI/CD pipelines to securing containerized workloads on GKE, you will explore how cloud-native tools directly impact real-world outcomes—like faster prescriptions and safer transitions of care. Learn to architect for reliability, ensuring that when the demand spikes, your system doesn't just run; it performs.

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Welcome to Base Camp, where you’ll develop key Google Cloud skills (available in Spanish and Portuguese too!) and earn an exclusive credential that will open doors to the cloud for you. No prior experience is required!

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Generative AI is quickly becoming a core part of modern cloud solutions. In this challenge, you’ll build applications using Gemini on Vertex AI for text embeddings, multimodal content generation, and text-to-image workflows, while also learning how to ingest data into BigQuery from Cloud Storage. You’ll then test your understanding through role-based Arcade quizzes designed for Workspace Administrators, Database Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Digital Leaders—bringing together hands-on building and practical knowledge validation.

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Google Cloud Certifications provide a tangible way for you to demonstrate your skills to potential or current employers. These certifications incorporate performance-based questions, testing your hands-on expertise through practical tasks. Begin your journey towards becoming a Google Certified Professional with the help of the Arcade Cert Zone.

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Over 80% of modern applications rely on event-driven architectures or real-time messaging to stay responsive at scale. In challenge, you’ll work with Pub/Sub to build event-driven systems, deploy workloads on Google Kubernetes Engine, manage authentication and dynamic secrets with Vault, and explore language processing using Cloud APIs. You’ll also build Flutter applications and work with Cloud Spanner, gaining hands-on experience across messaging, security, data, and application development.

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Setting goals is a big part of New Year resolutions—but sustaining a healthy work-life balance is what truly makes them stick. This challenge helps you organize your inbox, manage schedules, collaborate smoothly, and track work efficiently using Google Workspace tools. Start the year with better planning, clearer communication, and workflows that support productivity without burnout.

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Google Skills Arcade Trivia for January Week 4! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the January Trivia Week 4 badge!

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A new year brings a fresh opportunity to build consistency in how you learn and apply cloud skills. In this challenge, you’ll deploy applications using App Engine and Cloud Run Functions, work with Compute Engine instances, and manage data through Cloud Storage using both the console and CLI. You’ll also define fine-grained access with custom IAM roles, analyze logs, create alerts from logs-based metrics, and monitor workloads across multiple projects. Together, these labs help you begin the year by strengthening essential cloud operations skills and developing habits that support reliable, well-monitored applications.

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Google Skills Arcade Trivia for January Week 3! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the January Trivia Week 3 badge!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Google Skills Arcade Trivia for January Week 2! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the January Trivia Week 2 badge!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Google Skills Arcade Trivia for January Week 1! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the January Trivia Week 1 badge!

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Every great app starts with a solid foundation—and that’s exactly what you’ll build here. Spin up VMs, deploy SQL Server, and move data with confidence. But it doesn't stop there. As threats loom and traffic spikes, you’ll step up—locking buckets, defending with Cloud Armor, and scanning for vulnerabilities. It’s your mission to launch fast, stay secure, and keep everything running smoothly—all while working towards an exclusive Google Cloud credential!

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Welcome to Base Camp, where you’ll develop key Google Cloud skills (available in Spanish and Portuguese too!) and earn an exclusive credential that will open doors to the cloud for you. No prior experience is required!

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Google runs over 4 billion containers each week—and now, you’ll learn how it’s done. Get started with containerization using Docker, deploy seamlessly on Kubernetes, and set up smart alerts to stay ahead of the unknown. Then, tune into your data: process massive workloads with Dataproc, sharpen your LookML skills, and explore machine learning with BigQuery, TensorFlow, and reinforcement learning. This level is where you will go ExtraSkillestrial!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for June Week 4! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the June Trivia Week 4 badge!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for June Week 3! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the June Trivia Week 3 badge!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for June Week 2! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the June Trivia Week 2 badge!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for June Week 1! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the June Trivia Week 1 badge!

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Thinking about certifications or just want to see how far you've come? This challenge is your chance to sharpen your skills with help from Generative AI. Start by reflecting on where you stand in the digital space, then jump into Gen AI-powered reviews tailored to key Google Cloud certifications like Generative AI Digital, Data Practitioner, Cloud Developer, and DevOps Engineer. Wrap things up with fun, fast quizzes to test what you’ve learned and spot areas to improve. Its a smarter, more focused way to prep—and a great way to keep your journey in the cloud going strong!

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Google Cloud Certifications provide a tangible way for you to demonstrate your skills to potential or current employers. These certifications incorporate performance-based questions, testing your hands-on expertise through practical tasks. Begin your journey towards becoming a Google Certified Professional with the help of the Arcade Cert Zone. Be one of the first 50 people to complete the challenge and earn a 50% discount voucher for your next Google Cloud Generative AI Leader certification exam. Welcome!

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Lace up for the Learn-a-Thon, your ultimate endurance challenge to master Google Cloud! This game features dynamic, hands-on labs where you'll conquer advanced topics like Terraform for robust load balancing, extract deep insights using Cloud ML APIs for perceptive text analysis, explore the fundamentals of EOSIO blockchain, and deploy Jenkins on Kubernetes for seamless CI/CD. Rack up points, earn a prestigious badge, and truly accelerate your cloud expertise.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Protect Cloud Traffic with Chrome Enterprise Premium Security skill badge course, where you learn how to leverage Chrome Enterprise Premium to provide secure access to critical apps and services, improve your security posture with a modern Zero Trust platform, securely provide access to resources using identity and context-aware access control, and support hybrid cloud workloads using Client Connector.

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Earn the intermediate skill badge by completing the Implement CI/CD Pipelines on Google Cloud skill badge course where you learn how to use Artifact Registry, Cloud Build, and Cloud Deploy. You interact with the Google Cloud console, Google Cloud CLI, Cloud Run, and GKE. This course teaches you how to build continuous integration pipelines, store and secure artifacts, scan for vulnerabilities, attest to the validity of approved releases. Additionally, you get hands-on experience deploying applications to both GKE and Cloud Run.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Detect Manufacturing Defects using Visual Inspection AI course, where you learn how to use Visual Inspection AI to deploy a solution artifact and test that it can successfully identify defects in a manufacturing process.

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Complete the intermediate Explore Generative AI in Agent Platform skill badge to demonstrate skills in text generation, image and video analysis for enhanced content creation, and applying function calling techniques within the Gemini API. Discover how to leverage sophisticated Gemini techniques, explore multimodal content generation, and expand the capabilities of your AI-powered projects. Explore other content in the Gemini Enterprise Agent Ready (GEAR) program.

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Complete the intermediate Discover and Protect Sensitive Data Across Your Ecosystem skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: using Sensitive Data Protection services (including the Cloud Data Loss Prevention (DLP) API) to discover, inspect, redact, and de-identify sensitive data across your Google Cloud ecosystem including Cloud Storage files, BigQuery data, and Gen AI model responses.

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Complete the intermediate Manage Data Models in Looker skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: maintaining LookML project health; utilizing SQL runner for data validation; employing LookML best practices; optimizing queries and reports for performance; and implementing persistent derived tables and caching policies.

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Complete the intermediate Manage Kubernetes in Google Cloud skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: managing deployments with kubectl, monitoring and debugging applications on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and continuous delivery techniques.

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Complete the introductory Monitoring in Google Cloud skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: using Cloud Monitoring tools to monitor resources on Google Cloud.

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Complete the introductory Create a Secure Data Lake on Cloud Storage skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: securing and configuring a Cloud Storage bucket, using Gemini for text generation, managing IAM access control, and establishing a Knowledge Catalog lake for data governance.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Share Data Using Google Data Cloud skill badge course, where you will gain practical experience with Google Cloud Data Sharing Partners, which have proprietary datasets that customers can use for their analytics use cases. Customers subscribe to this data, query it within their own platform, then augment it with their own datasets and use their visualization tools for their customer facing dashboards.

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Earn the intermediate Skill Badge by completing the Classify Images with TensorFlow on Google Cloud skill badge course where you learn how to use TensorFlow and Vertex AI to create and train machine learning models. You primarily interact with Vertex AI Workbench user-managed notebooks.

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Complete the introductory Monitor and Manage Google Cloud Resources skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: granting and revoking IAM permissions; installing monitoring and logging agents; creating, deploying, and testing an event-driven Cloud Run function.

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Get hands-on with the core tools behind modern app development on Google Cloud. Start by exploring Artifact Registry to securely store, organize, and manage your container images and packages. You’ll explore key tasks like setting up repositories, configuring authentication, applying tags, and automating cleanups. Then, transition to Cloud Run to deploy stateless, containerized applications with ease. Learn how to work with environment variables, manage secrets, control traffic, and build scalable, event-driven services and earn an exclusive Google Cloud Credential!

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Google Cloud Certifications provide a tangible way for you to demonstrate your skills to potential or current employers. These certifications incorporate performance-based questions, testing your hands-on expertise through practical tasks. Begin your journey towards becoming a Google Certified Professional with the help of the Arcade Cert Zone.

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This challenge is designed to help you get comfortable working with data across tools like Google Sheets, BigQuery, Looker, and even Google Docs. You’ll start by learning how to find, filter, and visualize data in Sheets, and run quick-start projects using Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Dataplex, and Cloud Filestore from the command line. From there, you’ll dive deeper—writing SQL to explore real-world datasets, spotting common query errors, and troubleshooting data models in Looker. You’ll also pick up best practices to make your LookML projects easier to use and maintain. Whether you're just exploring or solving tricky issues, these labs give you the practical skills to work smarter with your data.

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for May Week 4! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the May Trivia Week 4 badge!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for May Week 3! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the May Trivia Week 3 badge!

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With Google Calendar, you can quickly schedule meetings and events and create tasks, so you always know what’s next. Google Calendar is designed for teams, so it’s easy to share your schedule with others and create multiple calendars that you and your team can use together. In this course, you’ll learn how to create and manage Google Calendar events. You will learn how to update an existing event, delete and restore events, and search your calendar. You will understand when to apply different event types such as tasks and appointment schedules. You will explore the Google Calendar settings that are available for you to customize Google Calendar to suit your way of working. During the course you will learn how to create additional calendars, share your calendars with others, and access other calendars in your organization.

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In this course, we introduce you to Google Meet, Google’s video conference software included with Google Workspace. You learn how to create and manage video conference meetings using Google Meet. You explore different ways to open Google Meet and add people to a video conference. You also learn how to join meetings from different sources like calendar events or meeting links. We discuss how Google Meet can help you better communicate, exchange ideas, and share resources with your team wherever they are. You learn how to customize the Google Meet environment to fit your needs and how to effectively use chat messages during a video conference. You also explore different ways to share resources, such as by using calendar invites or attachments. You learn about using host controls in Google Meet to manage participants and utilize interactive moderation features. You also learn how to record and live stream video conferences.

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With Google Slides, you can create and present professional presentations for sales, projects, training modules, and much more. Google Slides presentations are stored safely in the cloud. You build presentations right in your web browser—no special software is required. Even better, multiple people can work on your slides at the same time, you can see people’s changes as they make them, and every change is automatically saved. You will learn how to open Google Slides, create a blank presentation, and create a presentation from a template. You will explore themes, layout options, and how to add and format content, and speaker notes in your presentations. You will learn how to enhance your slides by adding tables, images, charts, and more. You will also learn how to use slide transitions and object animations in your presentation for visual effects. We will discuss how to organize slides and explore some of the options, including duplicating and ordering your slides, importi…

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for May Week 2! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the May Trivia Week 2 badge!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for May Week 1! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the May Trivia Week 1 badge!

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Complete the intermediate Use Functions, Formulas and Charts in Google Sheets skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: analyzing data with functions; visualizing data using charts; and searching, validating, formatting, and displaying data.

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With Google Docs, your documents are stored in the cloud, and you can access them from any computer or device. You create and edit documents right in your web browser; no special software is required. Even better, multiple people can work at the same time, you can see people’s changes as they make them, and every change is saved automatically. In this course, you will learn how to open Google Docs, create and format a new document, and apply a template to a new document. You will learn how to enhance your documents using a table of contents, headers and footers, tables, drawings, images, and more. You will learn how to share your documents with others. We will discuss your sharing options and examine collaborator roles and permissions. You will learn how to manage versions of your documents. Google Docs allows you to work in real time with others on the same document. You will learn how to create and manage comments and action items in your documents. We will review a few of the G…

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Google Drive is Google’s cloud-based file storage service. Google Drive lets you keep all your work in one place, view different file formats without the need for additional software, and access your files from any device. In this course, you will learn how to navigate your Google Drive. You will learn how to upload files and folders and how to work across file types. You will also learn how you can easily view, arrange, organize, modify, and remove files in Google Drive. Google Drive includes shared drives. You can use shared drives to store, search, and access files with a team. You will learn how to create a new shared drive, add and manage members, and manage the shared drive content. Google Workspace is synonymous with collaboration and sharing. You will explore the sharing options available to you in Google Drive, and you will learn about the various collaborator roles and permissions that can be assigned. You’ll also explore ways to ensure consistency and save time…

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As organizations move their data and applications to the cloud, they must address a rapidly evolving landscape of security challenges. This course explores the foundations of cloud security, the value of Google Cloud’s secure-by-design infrastructure, and the defense-in-depth strategy, while highlighting how AI-driven operations and compliance tools help organizations meet strict global regulatory requirements. As part of the Cloud Digital Leader learning path, this course aims to help individuals grow in their role and build the future of their business.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) represent an important evolution in information technologies that are quickly transforming a wide range of industries. Innovating with Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence explores how organizations can use AI and ML to transform their business processes. As part of the Cloud Digital Leader learning path, this course aims to help individuals grow in their role and build the future of their business.

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Organizations of all sizes are embracing the power and flexibility of the cloud to transform how they operate. However, managing and scaling cloud resources effectively can be a complex task. This course explores the fundamental concepts of modern operations, reliability, and resilience in the cloud, and how Google Cloud can help support these efforts. As part of the Cloud Digital Leader learning path, this course aims to help individuals grow in their role and build the future of their business.

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Many traditional enterprises use legacy systems and apps that can't stay up-to-date with modern customer expectations. Business leaders often have to choose between maintaining their aging IT systems and investing in new products and services. This course explores these challenges and offers solutions to overcome them by using cloud technology. As part of the Cloud Digital Leader learning path, this course aims to help individuals grow in their role and build the future of their business.

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Earn an introductory skill badge by completing the Implement Cloud Collaboration and Productivity Workflows course, where you will get introduced to Google's collaborative platform and learn to use Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Drive, Sheets, and AppSheet.

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Cloud technology is a powerful asset, and when paired with data, it becomes a catalyst for innovation and enhanced customer experiences. Exploring Data Transformation with Google Cloud examines how organizations can leverage the cloud to make their data more accessible, actionable, and valuable. As part of the Cloud Digital Leader learning path, this course aims to help individuals grow in their role and build the future of their business.

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Digital transformation is a critical journey for modern organizations, and establishing a strong baseline in cloud computing is the first step toward driving meaningful innovation. Digital Transformation with Google Cloud introduces the core technologies and strategic frameworks that help organizations modernize their operations. This course explores fundamental cloud concepts, global network infrastructure, and the shared responsibility model to help leaders navigate their path to the cloud with confidence. As part of the Cloud Digital Leader learning path, this course aims to help individuals grow in their role and build the future of their business.

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Complete the introductory Build Real World AI Applications with Gemini and Imagen skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: image recognition, natural language processing, image generation using Google's powerful Gemini and Imagen models, deploying applications on the Google Cloud Agent Platform. Explore other content in the Gemini Enterprise Agent Ready (GEAR) program.

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Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Pub/Sub are all Google Cloud Platform services that can be used to store, process, and manage data. All three services can be used together to create a variety of data-driven applications. In this skill badge you use Cloud Storage to store images, Cloud Functions to process the images, and Cloud Pub/Sub to send the images to another application.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Analyze Speech and Language with Google APIs quest, where you learn how to use the Natural Language and Speech APIs in real-world settings.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Using the Google Cloud Speech API skill badge course, where you learn how create a Speech-to-Text API request, transcribe audio speech to text, and transcribe speech.

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Earn a Introductory skill badge by completing the Build Serverless Applications with Cloud Run Functions course, where you learn how to use Cloud Run functions through the Google Cloud console and on the command line.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Get Started with Looker skill badge course, where you learn how to analyze, visualize, and curate data using Looker Studio and Looker.

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Welcome to Base Camp, where you’ll develop key Google Cloud skills (available in Spanish and Portuguese too!) and earn an exclusive credential that will open doors to the cloud for you. No prior experience is required!

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This set of labs is all about helping you get hands-on with Looker and Google Cloud to turn raw data into clear, useful insights. You’ll learn how to build and organize your data models using LookML, create custom metrics and dimensions, and use derived tables to clean and shape your data. Along the way, you'll explore best practices like modularizing your code and improving query performance with caching and datagroups. Once the data’s in shape, you’ll move into Looker Studio to build reports, schedule dashboards, and set up alerts—making it easier to share what matters with your team.

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Modern apps don’t just need to run—they need to run smart, fast, and secure. With these labs, you'll get hands-on with the foundational tools that power today's connected experiences. You'll configure VPC networks, manage identity with IAM and IAP, and monitor systems using Prometheus and Cloud Monitoring. You’ll also deploy serverless apps with Cloud Run and generate PDFs with Go. It’s everything you need to sharpen your networking know-how—fast!

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Welcome to Base Camp, where you’ll develop key Google Cloud skills (available in Spanish and Portuguese too!) and earn an exclusive credential that will open doors to the cloud for you. No prior experience is required!

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Get hands-on with Google Cloud’s core infrastructure and API capabilities. These labs walk you through deploying virtual machines, setting up network load balancers, and provisioning services through Cloud Marketplace. You'll also explore API management with API Gateway and enhance security with Cloud Data Loss Prevention and earn an exclusive Google Cloud Credential!

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Google Cloud Certifications provide a tangible way for you to demonstrate your skills to potential or current employers. These certifications incorporate performance-based questions, testing your hands-on expertise through practical tasks. Begin your journey towards becoming a Google Certified Professional with the help of the Arcade Cert Zone.

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for April Week 4! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the April Trivia Week 4 badge!

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Build smarter, more connected applications while keeping security at the forefront. These hands-on labs take you through creating dynamic Gmail Add-ons, Google Chat Bots, and AI-powered document tools. You'll also explore securing cloud environments with Binary Authorization, detecting threats with Security Command Center, and monitoring performance with Google Cloud’s managed services. Get ready to develop, secure, and optimize with confidence!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for April Week 3! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the April Trivia Week 3 badge!

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Welcome to the Arcade Quiz, where every question is a chance to learn, explore, and challenge yourself. Explore a variety of intriguing topics, put your cloud knowledge to the test, and complete all the challenges to earn an exclusive Google Cloud Credential!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for April Week 2! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the April Trivia Week 2 badge!

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Learn how to streamline healthcare data management with cloud technology. In these hands-on labs, you'll work with FHIR and HL7v2 data using the Healthcare API, de-identify medical images, and build a secure data lake on Cloud Storage. You'll also explore ways to cut cost and process large datasets with Cloud Dataproc. Whether it's managing patient records or securing sensitive data, these labs will equip you with the skills to enhance healthcare technology.

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for April Week 1! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the April Trivia Week 1 badge!

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Staying ahead of threats and ensuring secure cloud environments requires the right tools and expertise. These hands-on labs help you detect and investigate security risks, protect sensitive data, and monitor cloud infrastructure effectively. You'll explore Security Command Center, Vault, Chronicle SIEM, and Google Cloud Managed Service for Prometheus to strengthen your security posture. Whether it’s securing applications, managing identities, or optimizing network security, these labs provide practical experience to help you build a more resilient cloud environment!

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Securing data and managing cloud applications doesn’t have to be complicated. These hands-on labs guide you through protecting sensitive information, strengthening cloud security, and automating reports with Looker Studio Pro. You'll gain practical experience in safeguarding AI model responses, securing software supply chains, and managing distributed services with GKE.

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Google Cloud Certifications provide a tangible way for you to demonstrate your skills to potential or current employers. These certifications incorporate performance-based questions, testing your hands-on expertise through practical tasks. Begin your journey towards becoming a Google Certified Professional with the help of the Arcade Cert Zone.

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for March Week 4! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the March Trivia Week 4 badge!

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Learn how to build and deploy cloud applications with hands-on practice and pick up essential skills like automation, optimization, and scalability. Get real-world experience to create efficient, high-performing apps and earn an exclusive Google Cloud Credential!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for March Week 3! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the March Trivia Week 3 badge!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for March Week 2! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the March Trivia Week 2 badge!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for March Week 1! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the March Trivia Week 1 badge!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for February Week 4! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the February Trivia Week 4 badge!

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Getting started in the cloud doesn’t have to be complicated. With these hands-on building blocks, you’ll explore essential Google Cloud services like Cloud Storage, BigQuery, and IAM. You’ll learn how to store and manage data, set up secure networks, and even deploy apps with Cloud Run and Firestore. Whether you're new to the cloud or just brushing up on the basics, these labs provide real, practical experience—no prior experience needed!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for February Week 3! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the February Trivia Week 3 badge!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for February Week 2! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the February Trivia Week 2 badge!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for February Week 1! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the February Trivia Week 1 badge!

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Fall in love with data this Valentine's. Get hands-on with labs that teach you everything from data exploration and filtering to dashboard alerts and Looker Studio magic. No prior experience needed—Game on!

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Turn your app ideas into reality with Google Cloud in 2025! Whether you're a beginner or looking to level up, these hands-on labs will guide you through building and deploying apps. Set up your development environment, store and manage data, and launch scalable, serverless applications—all with real-world challenges designed to boost your skills. No experience? No problem!

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Level up your cloud skills with hands-on labs covering everything from storage and BigQuery to VPCs, Pub/Sub, and Artifact Registry for Python and Go. No experience needed—explore, learn, and earn your Google Cloud Credential on your journey to becoming an Arcade Hero!

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Welcome to Base Camp, where you’ll develop key Google Cloud skills (available in Spanish and Portuguese too!) and earn an exclusive credential that will open doors to the cloud for you. No prior experience is required!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with Skills Boost Arcade Trivia for January Week 4! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the January Trivia Week 4 badge!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with the Arcade Trivia for January Week 3! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the January Trivia Week 3 badge!

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Stay true to your learning goals this year by earning an exclusive Google Cloud credential and picking up essential skills like automating workflows, managing resources, solving technical issues, and strengthening security. Game on to boost your Skillsresolve!

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Google Cloud Certifications provide a tangible way for you to demonstrate your skills to potential or current employers. These certifications incorporate performance-based questions, testing your hands-on expertise through practical tasks. Begin your journey towards becoming a Google Certified Professional with the help of the Arcade Cert Zone.

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Earn your first Google Cloud Credential in 2025 by learning data operations and workflow optimization. Get hands-on with tools like Cloud Dataprep, BigLake, and Config Sync to simplify data management, reduce costs, and automate tasks. Whether you're analyzing BigQuery logs or organizing data in BigLake, these labs are designed to improve your workflow—no experience needed!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with the Arcade Trivia for January Week 2! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the January Trivia Week 2 badge!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with the Arcade Trivia for January Week 1! Play throughout the month and boost your cloud learning journey. Every week, we'll release a new set of questions to test your knowledge of Google Cloud Platform. Get started now and earn the January Trivia Week 1 badge!

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Create a Streaming Data Lake on Cloud Storage course, where you use Pub/Sub, Dataflow, and Cloud Storage together to create a streaming data lake on Google Cloud. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete this Skill Badge, and the final assessment challenge lab, to receive a digital badge that you can share with your network.

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Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Pub/Sub are all Google Cloud Platform services that can be used to store, process, and manage data. All three services can be used together to create a variety of data-driven applications. In this skill badge you use Cloud Storage to store images, Cloud Functions to process the images, and Cloud Pub/Sub to send the images to another application.

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Complete the introductory Use APIs to Work with Cloud Storage skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: using APIs to work with Cloud Storage resources, including the Cloud Storage API.

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Complete the Analyze BigQuery Data in Connected Sheets skill badge to demonstrate that you can use Connected Sheets to access, analyze, visualize, and share billions of rows of BigQuery data from your Google Sheets spreadsheet.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Develop with Apps Script and AppSheet skill badge course, where you learn how to build chat bots and how to use the script editor in any document.

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Earn the Introductory skill badge by completing the Configure Service Accounts and IAM Roles for Google Cloud course, where you learn about service accounts, custom roles, and how to set permissions using gcloud .

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Streaming Analytics into BigQuery skill badge course, where you use Pub/Sub, Dataflow and BigQuery together to stream data for analytics.

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Recently, a McKinsey report found that Generative AI could add up to $4.4 trillion a year to the global economy, signaling an imminent surge in the demand for GenAI professionals. Now is the perfect time to get a head start and gain hands-on experience with Google Cloud's powerful GenAI tools and techniques, carefully designed to enhance your tech skills and set you on a promising course. Play now to be at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future with GenAI and earning your first Google Cloud GenAI game badge!

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Welcome to Qwiklabs Trivia for August! Each week, we will release a new set of questions to test your knowledge. You will have opportunities to play throughout the month. Give your career a boost with hands-on experience on GCP and partner services and earn the August badge.

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For organisations to thrive in the digital world, it is important for them to have secured networks to protect sensitive data, prevent cyber threats and maintain customer trust. Learn the principles of network design, security and management and integrating BigQuery Data and Google Workspace using Apps Script. Gain hands-on experience with labs carefully designed to nurture and assess your tech skills and set you on a course to earn your first Google Cloud credential.

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The world around us is changing and mastering future-driven technologies is the key to success. We want you to get started by learning a little of everything! Discover machine learning in data analysis, build scalable cloud solutions and accelerate software development that will shape the future. The possibilities in the Arcade are endless and all of those will lead you towards earning your first Google Cloud Credential. No prior experience required.

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Complete the introductory Integrate BigQuery Data and Google Workspace using Apps Script skill badge course to demonstrate skills in connecting Workspace products with BigQuery via AppSheet.

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Complete the introductory Prepare Data for Looker Dashboards and Reports skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: filtering, sorting, and pivoting data; merging results from different Looker Explores; and using functions and operators to build Looker dashboards and reports for data analysis and visualization.

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Earn the Introductory Skill Badge by completing the Implement Speech and Language Solutions with Pre-trained APIs course, where you learn how to use speech related API tools to synthesise and transcribe speech.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the App Building with AppSheet course, where you learn how to build, configure, and publish apps using AppSheet.

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Complete the introductory Build LookML Objects in Looker skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: building new dimensions and measures, views, and derived tables; setting measure filters and types based on requirements; updating dimensions and measures; building and refining Explores; joining views to existing Explores; and deciding which LookML objects to create based on business requirements.

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Earn a Skill Badge by completing the Implement Cloud Storage and Data Protection Solutions course. Learn to create a Cloud Storage bucket, use the command line, and protect objects with Bucket Lock.

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Complete the Enrich Metadata and Discovery of Lakehouse Data skill badge course to demonstrate skills in BigQuery, Lakehouse, and Knowledge Catalog. You create Lakehouse tables and enrich metadata management and discovery of the table data.

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Complete the introductory Secure Lakehouse Data skill badge course to demonstrate skills with IAM, BigQuery, Lakehouse, and Knowledge Catalog to create and secure Lakehouse tables.

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Complete the Implement Sensitive Data Protection on Google Cloud Skill Badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: using Sensitive Data Protection services (including the Cloud Data Loss Prevention API) to inspect, redact, and de-identify sensitive data in Google Cloud.

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Earn a Skill Badge by completing the Build Event-Driven Applications with Eventarc course. In this course, you use Eventarc to create event triggers for different resources, including Pub/Sub topics and Cloud Storage buckets.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Deploy and Secure Serverless APIs with API Gateway skill badge course, where you learn how to use API Gateway to deploy, secure, and manage APIs with a fully managed gateway.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Set Up a Google Cloud Network skill badge course, where you will learn how to perform basic networking tasks on Google Cloud Platform - create a custom network, add subnets firewall rules, then create VMs and test the latency when they communicate with each other.

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Welcome to Qwiklabs Trivia for July! Each week, we will release a new set of questions to test your knowledge. You will have opportunities to play throughout the month. Give your career a boost with hands-on experience on GCP and partner services and earn the July badge.

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Complete the introductory Organize and Govern Data with Knowledge Catalog skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: creating Knowledge Catalog assets, creating aspect types, and applying aspects to entries in Knowledge Catalog.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Analyze Images with the Cloud Vision API quest, where you discover how to leverage the Cloud Vision API for various tasks, including extracting text from images.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Implement Event-Driven Messaging and Automation Workflows skill badge course, where you learn how to use Pub/Sub through the Cloud console, how Cloud Scheduler jobs can save you effort, and when Pub/Sub Lite can save you money on high-volume event ingestion.

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Complete the intermediate Build Infrastructure with Terraform on Google Cloud skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform, provisioning and managing Google Cloud resources with Terraform configurations, effective state management (local and remote), and modularizing Terraform code for reusability and organization.

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The demand for data skills is growing rapidly, and we want you to get ahead! According to a report by the McKinsey Global Institute, the demand for data scientists and analysts is expected to grow by 150% by 2025. There are a lot of different aspects to any data role, so it's important to start with the basics - and we’ve got you covered. Learn how to tap into ML APIs, dive into your first data lake, and learn how the experts think about securing data. No experience required.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Networking Fundamentals on Google Cloud quest, where you learn how to work with VPC networks and load balancers on Google Cloud. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete this Skill Badge, and the final assessment challenge lab, to receive a digital badge that you can share with your network.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the The Basics of Google Cloud Compute skill badge course, where you learn how to work with virtual machines (VMs), persistent disks, and web servers using Compute Engine.

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Demand for cloud-skilled workers is rising. According to a report by Indeed, cloud computing jobs are expected to grow by 22% over the next five years, much faster than the average for all occupations. Play now to get hands-on experience building with Google Cloud's powerful coding and infrastructure management tools. Each lab teaches and tests your growing tech skills, and sets you on the path to your first Google Cloud credential.

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Get started with Go (Golang) by reviewing Go code, and then creating and deploying simple Go apps on Google Cloud. Go is an open source programming language that makes it easy to build fast, reliable, and efficient software at scale. Go runs native on Google Cloud, and is fully supported on Google Kubernetes Engine, Compute Engine, App Engine, Cloud Run, and Cloud Functions. Go is a compiled language and is faster and more efficient than interpreted languages. As a result, Go requires no installed runtime like Node, Python, or JDK to execute.

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Earn a Skill Badge by completing the Deploy and Manage Applications on Google App Engine course, where you learn how to use App Engine with Python, Go, and PHP.

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New year, new skills! Add 23 (or so) new skills and techniques to your toolkit, while sampling certification-based learning paths. Whether you're thinking about Google Cloud's Data, DevOps or Networking certifications, or just exploring, this is the challenge to help you start your year strong.

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New year, New skills! Add 23 (or so) new skills and techniques to your toolkit, while sampling certification-based learning paths. Whether you're thinking about Google Cloud's Data, DevOps or Networking certifications, or just exploring, this is the challenge to help you start your year strong.

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New year, new skills! Add 23 (or so) new skills and techniques to your toolkit, while sampling certification-based learning paths. Whether you're thinking about Google Cloud's Data, DevOps or Networking certifications, or just exploring, this is the challenge to help you start your year strong.

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These labs help you get started with the skills you need to develop and train ML models. At the end of each lab, you’ll have hands-on experience with one or more of Google Cloud’s powerful data tools. Complete this game to earn a badge, and you’ll be one step closer to completing the challenge. Race the clock to increase your score and watch your name rise on the leaderboard!

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These labs help you get started with the skills you need to analyze sports-related data. At the end of each lab, you’ll have hands-on experience with one or more of Google Cloud’s powerful data tools. Complete this game to earn a badge, and you’ll be one step closer to completing the challenge. Race the clock to increase your score and watch your name rise on the leaderboard!

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Welcome to the Learn to Earn Cloud Data Challenge! These labs help you get started with data analysis skills. At the end of each lab, you’ll have hands-on experience with one or more of Google Cloud’s powerful data tools. Complete this game to earn a badge, and you’ll be one step closer to completing the challenge. Race the clock to increase your score and watch your name rise on the leaderboard!

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Cloud Healthcare API bridges the gap between care systems and applications built on Google Cloud. By supporting standards-based data formats and protocols of existing healthcare technologies, Cloud Healthcare API connects your data to advanced Google Cloud capabilities, including streaming data processing with Cloud Dataflow, scalable analytics with BigQuery, and machine learning with Cloud Machine Learning Engine. In this Quest you will use the Cloud Healthcare API to ingest and process data in the industry standard FHIR, HL7v2 and DICOM formats, train a TensorFlow model for prediction with FHIR data, and also gain practice with de-identification of datasets.

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In this quest you will use a collection of Google APIs that are all related to language, and speech. You will use the Speech-to-Text API to transcribe an audio file into a text file, the Cloud Translation API to translate from one language to another, the Cloud Translation API to detect what language is being used and translate to a different language, the Natural Language API to classify text and analyze sentiment, and create synthetic speech.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Secure Workloads in Google Kubernetes Engine quest, where you learn about security at scale on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) including how to: migrate containers from virtual machines to Google Kubernetes Engine, restrict network connections in GKE using firewalls and Network Policies, use role-based access controls (RBAC) in GKE, use Binary Authorization for security controls of your images, secure applications in GKE using 3 access levels: host, network, Kubernetes API, and harden GKE cluster configurations. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete this skill badge quest, and the final assessment challenge lab, to receive a skill badge that you can share with your network.

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Cloud Logging is a fully managed service that performs at scale. It can ingest application and system log data from thousands of VMs and, even better, analyze all that log data in real time. In this fundamental-level Quest, you learn how to store, search, analyze, monitor, and alert on log data and events from Google Cloud. The labs in the Quest give you hands-on practice using Cloud Logging to maximize your learning experience and provide insight on how you can use Cloud Logging to your own Google Cloud environment.

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Complete the intermediate Implement Cloud Security Fundamentals on Google Cloud skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: creating and assigning roles with Identity and Access Management (IAM); creating and managing service accounts; enabling private connectivity across virtual private cloud (VPC) networks; restricting application access using Identity-Aware Proxy; managing keys and encrypted data using Cloud Key Management Service (KMS); and creating a private Kubernetes cluster.

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Security is an uncompromising feature of Google Cloud services, and Google Cloud has developed specific tools for ensuring safety and identity across your projects. In this fundamental-level quest, you will get hands-on practice with Google Cloud’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) service, which is the go-to for managing user and virtual machine accounts. You will get experience with network security by provisioning VPCs and VPNs, and learn what tools are available for security threat and data loss protections.

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Machine Learning is one of the most innovative fields in technology, and the Google Cloud Platform has been instrumental in furthering its development. With a host of APIs, Google Cloud has a tool for just about any machine learning job. In this advanced-level course, you will get hands-on practice with machine learning at scale and how to employ the advanced ML infrastructure available on Google Cloud.

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Earn the advanced skill badge by completing the Use Machine Learning APIs on Google Cloud course, where you learn the basic features for the following machine learning and AI technologies: Cloud Vision API, Cloud Translation API, and Cloud Natural Language API.

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TensorFlow is an open source software library for high performance numerical computation that's great for writing models that can train and run on platforms ranging from your laptop to a fleet of servers in the Cloud to an edge device. This quest takes you beyond the basics of using predefined models and teaches you how to build, train and deploy your own on Google Cloud.

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It's no secret that machine learning is one of the fastest growing fields in tech, and Google Cloud has been instrumental in furthering its development. With a host of APIs, Google Cloud has a tool for just about any machine learning job. In this advanced-level course, you will get hands-on practice with machine learning APIs by taking labs like Detect Labels, Faces, and Landmarks in Images with the Cloud Vision API. Looking for a hands-on challenge lab to demonstrate your skills and validate your knowledge? Enroll in and finish the additional challenge lab at the end of this quest to receive an exclusive Google Cloud digital badge.

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Using large scale computing power to recognize patterns and "read" images is one of the foundational technologies in AI, from self-driving cars to facial recognition. The Google Cloud Platform provides world class speed and accuracy via systems that can utilized by simply calling APIs. With these and a host of other APIs, GCP has a tool for just about any machine learning job. In this introductory quest, you will get hands-on practice with machine learning as it applies to image processing by taking labs that will enable you to label images, detect faces and landmarks, as well as extract, analyze, and translate text from within images.

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It’s no secret that machine learning is one of the fastest growing fields in tech, and the Google Cloud Platform has been instrumental in furthering its development. With a host of APIs, GCP has a tool for just about any machine learning job. In this introductory course, you will get hands-on practice with machine learning as it applies to language processing by taking labs that will enable you to extract entities from text, and perform sentiment and syntactic analysis as well as use the Speech to Text API for transcription.

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Complete the introductory Prepare Data for ML APIs on Google Cloud skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: cleaning data with Dataprep by Trifacta, running data pipelines in Dataflow, creating clusters and running Apache Spark jobs in Managed Service for Apache Spark, and calling ML APIs including the Cloud Natural Language API, Google Cloud Speech-to-Text API, and Video Intelligence API.

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Big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are today’s hot computing topics, but these fields are quite specialized and introductory material is hard to come by. Fortunately, Google Cloud provides user-friendly services in these areas, and with this introductory-level quest, so you can take your first steps with tools like BigQuery, Cloud Speech API and Video Intelligence. Want extra help? 1-minute videos walk you through key concepts for each lab.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Build a Secure Google Cloud Network skill badge course, where you will learn about multiple networking-related resources to build, scale, and secure your applications on Google Cloud.

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Complete the intermediate Implement DevOps Workflows in Google Cloud skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: creating and managing Git repositories, launching, managing, and scaling deployments on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and architecting CI/CD pipelines that automate container image builds and deployments to GKE.

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Complete the intermediate Build a Data Warehouse with BigQuery skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: joining data to create new tables, troubleshooting joins, appending data with unions, creating date-partitioned tables, and working with JSON, arrays, and structs in BigQuery.

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In this advanced-level quest, you will learn how to harness serious Google Cloud computing power to run big data and machine learning jobs. The hands-on labs will give you use cases, and you will be tasked with implementing big data and machine learning practices utilized by Google’s very own Solutions Architecture team. From running Big Query analytics on tens of thousands of basketball games, to training TensorFlow image classifiers, you will quickly see why Google Cloud is the go-to platform for running big data and machine learning jobs.

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Big data, machine learning, and scientific data? It sounds like the perfect match. In this course, you will get hands-on practice with GCP services like BigQuery, Managed Service for Apache Spark, and Tensorflow by applying them to use cases that employ real-life, scientific data sets. By getting experience with tasks like earthquake data analysis and satellite image aggregation, Scientific Data Processing will expand your skill set in big data and machine learning so you can start tackling your own problems across a spectrum of scientific disciplines.

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Looking to build or optimize your data warehouse? Learn best practices to Extract, Transform, and Load your data into Google Cloud with BigQuery. In this series of interactive labs you will create and optimize your own data warehouse using a variety of large-scale BigQuery public datasets. BigQuery is Google's fully managed, NoOps, low cost analytics database. With BigQuery you can query terabytes and terabytes of data without having any infrastructure to manage or needing a database administrator. BigQuery uses SQL and can take advantage of the pay-as-you-go model. BigQuery allows you to focus on analyzing data to find meaningful insights. Looking for a hands on challenge lab to demonstrate your skills and validate your knowledge? On completing this quest, enroll in and finish the additional challenge lab at the end of this quest to receive an exclusive Google Cloud digital badge.

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Cloud SQL is a fully managed database service that stands out from its peers due to high performance, seamless integration, and impressive scalability. In this quest you will receive hands-on practice with the basics of Cloud SQL and quickly progress to advanced features, which you will apply to production frameworks and application environments. From creating instances and querying data with SQL, to building Deployment Manager scripts and connecting Cloud SQL instances with applications run on GKE containers, this quest will give you the knowledge and experience needed so you can start integrating this service right away.

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Complete the intermediate Engineer Data for Predictive Modeling with BigQuery ML skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: building data transformation pipelines to BigQuery using Dataprep by Trifacta; using Cloud Storage, Dataflow, and BigQuery to build extract, transform, and load (ETL) workflows; and building machine learning models using BigQuery ML.

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This advanced-level quest is unique amongst the other catalog offerings. The labs have been curated to give IT professionals hands-on practice with topics and services that appear in the Google Cloud Certified Professional Data Engineer Certification. From Big Query, to Dataprep, to Cloud Composer, this quest is composed of specific labs that will put your Google Cloud data engineering knowledge to the test. Be aware that while practice with these labs will increase your skills and abilities, you will need other preparation, too. The exam is quite challenging and external studying, experience, and/or background in cloud data engineering is recommended. Looking for a hands on challenge lab to demonstrate your skills and validate your knowledge? On completing this quest, enroll in and finish the additional challenge lab at the end of the Engineer Data in the Google Cloud to receive an exclusive Google Cloud digital badge.

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Blockchain and related technologies, such as distributed ledger and distributed apps, are becoming new value drivers and solution priorities in many industries. In this course you will gain hands-on experience with distributed ledger and the exploration of blockchain datasets in Google Cloud. It brings the research and solution work of Google's Allen Day into self-paced labs for you to run and learn directly. Since this course uses advanced SQL in BigQuery, a SQL-in-BigQuery refresher lab is at the start.

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In this series of labs you will learn how to use BigQuery to analyze NCAA basketball data with SQL. Build a Machine Learning Model to predict the outcomes of NCAA March Madness basketball tournament games.

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Want to turn your marketing data into insights and build dashboards? Bring all of your data into one place for large-scale analysis and model building. Get repeatable, scalable, and valuable insights into your data by learning how to query it and using BigQuery. BigQuery is Google's fully managed, NoOps, low cost analytics database. With BigQuery you can query terabytes and terabytes of data without having any infrastructure to manage or needing a database administrator. BigQuery uses SQL and can take advantage of the pay-as-you-go model. BigQuery allows you to focus on analyzing data to find meaningful insights.

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Complete the intermediate Create ML Models with BigQuery ML skill badge to demonstrate skills in creating and evaluating machine learning models with BigQuery ML to make data predictions.

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Want to build ML models in minutes instead of hours using just SQL? BigQuery ML democratizes machine learning by letting data analysts create, train, evaluate, and predict with machine learning models using existing SQL tools and skills. In this series of labs, you will experiment with different model types and learn what makes a good model.

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Complete the introductory Derive Insights from BigQuery Data skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: Write SQL queries.Query public tables.Load sample data into BigQuery.Troubleshoot common syntax errors with the query validator in BigQuery.Create reports in Data Studio by connecting to BigQuery data.

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Want to scale your data analysis efforts without managing database hardware? Learn the best practices for querying and getting insights from your data warehouse with this interactive series of BigQuery labs. BigQuery is Google's fully managed, NoOps, low cost analytics database. With BigQuery you can query terabytes and terabytes of data without having any infrastructure to manage or needing a database administrator. BigQuery uses SQL and can take advantage of the pay-as-you-go model. BigQuery allows you to focus on analyzing data to find meaningful insights.

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Complete the intermediate Develop Serverless Applications on Cloud Run skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: integrating Cloud Run with Cloud Storage for data management, architecting resilient asynchronous systems using Cloud Run and Pub/Sub, constructing REST API gateways powered by Cloud Run, and building and deploying services on Cloud Run.

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Twelve years ago Lily started the Pet Theory chain of veterinary clinics, and has been expanding rapidly. Now, Pet Theory is experiencing some growing pains: their appointment scheduling system is not able to handle the increased load, customers aren't receiving lab results reliably through email and text, and veteranerians are spending more time with insurance companies than with their patients. Lily wants to build a cloud-based system that scales better than the legacy solution and doesn't require lots of ongoing maintenance. The team has decided to go with serverless technology. For the labs in the Google Cloud Run Serverless Quest, you will read through a fictitious business scenario in each lab and assist the characters in implementing a serverless solution. Looking for a hands on challenge lab to demonstrate your skills and validate your knowledge? On completing this quest, enroll in and finish the additional challenge lab at the end of this quest to receive an exclusive Google…

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Complete the intermediate Develop Serverless Apps with Firebase skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: architecting and building serverless web applications with Firebase, utilizing Firestore for database management, automating deployment processes using Cloud Build, and integrating Google Assistant functionality into your applications.

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Firebase is a backend-as-service (Bass) platform for creating mobile and web applications. In this quest you will learn to build serverless web apps, import data into a serverless database, and build a Google Assistant application with Firebase and its Google Cloud integrations. Looking for a hands on challenge lab to demonstrate your skills and validate your knowledge? On completing this quest, enroll in and finish the additional challenge lab at the end of this quest to receive an exclusive Google Cloud digital badge.

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This course demonstrates the power of integrating Google Cloud services and tools with Workspace applications - like using Node.js to build a survey bot, the Natural Language API to recognize sentiment in a Google Doc, and building a chat bot with Apps Script.

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In this quest, you will learn about Google Cloud’s IoT Core service and its integration with other services like GCS, Dataprep, Stackdriver and Firestore. The labs in this quest use simulator code to mimic IOT devices and the learning here should empower you to implement the same streaming pipeline with real world IoT devices.

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Google Cloud Application Programming Interfaces are the mechanism to interact with Google Cloud Services programmatically. This quest will give you hands-on practice with a variety of GCP APIs, which you will learn through working with Google’s APIs Explorer, a tool that allows you to browse APIs and run their methods interactively. By learning how to transfer data between Cloud Storage buckets, deploy Compute Engine instances, configure Dataproc clusters and much more, Exploring APIs will show you how powerful APIs are and why they are used almost exclusively by proficient GCP users. Enroll in this quest today.

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In this introductory-level quest, you will learn the fundamentals of developing and deploying applications on the Google Cloud Platform. You will get hands-on experience with the Google App Engine framework by launching applications written in languages like Python, Ruby, and Java (just to name a few). You will see first-hand how straightforward and powerful GCP application frameworks are, and how easily they integrate with GCP database, data-loss prevention, and security services.

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Earn the introductory skill badge by completing the Build a Website on Google Cloud skill badge course. This course is based on the Get Cooking in Cloud series and covers`:`Deploying a website on Cloud RunHosting a web app on Compute EngineCreating, deploying, and scaling your website on Google Kubernetes EngineMigrating from a monolithic application to a microservices architecture using Cloud Build

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In this course you will learn about the four Google Cloud website architectures available to ensure that your website is available and scalable. Looking for a hands on challenge lab to demonstrate your skills and validate your knowledge? On completing this quest, finish the additional challenge lab at the end of this Build a Website on Google Cloud to receive an exclusive Google Cloud digital badge. This quest is based on the video series Get Cooking in Cloud.

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The hands-on labs in this Quest are structured to give experienced app developers hands-on practice with the state-of-the-art developing applications in Google Cloud. The topics align with the Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Developer Certification. These labs follow the sequence of activities needed to create and deploy an app in Google Cloud from beginning to end. Be aware that while practice with these labs will increase your skills and abilities, it is recommended that you also review the exam guide and other available preparation resources.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Build Interactive Apps with Google Assistant quest, where you will learn how to build Google Assistant applications, including how to: create an Actions project, integrate Dialogflow with an Actions project, test your application with Actions simulator, build an Assistant application with flash cards template, integrate customer MP3 files with your Assistant application, add Cloud Translation API to your Assistant application, and use APIs and integrate them into your applications. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete the skill badge quest, and final assessment challenge lab, to receive a digital badge that you can share with your network.

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With Google Assistant part of over a billion consumer devices, this quest teaches you how to build practical Google Assistant applications integrated with Google Cloud services via APIs. Example apps will use the Dialogflow conversational suite and the Actions and Cloud Functions frameworks. You will build 5 different applications that explore useful and fun tools you can extend on your own. No hardware required! These labs use the cloud-based Google Assistant simulator environment for developing and testing, but if you do have your own device, such as a Google Home or a Google Hub, additional instructions are provided on how to deploy your apps to your own hardware.

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This introductory-level course shows application developers how the Google Cloud ecosystem could help them build secure, scalable, and intelligent cloud native applications. You learn how to develop and scale applications without setting up infrastructure, run data analytics, gain insights from data, and develop with pre-trained ML APIs to leverage machine learning even if you are not a Machine Learning expert. You will also experience seamless integration between various Google services and APIs to create intelligent apps.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Cloud Architecture: Design, Implement, and Manage to demonstrate skills in the following: deploy a publicly accessible website using Apache web servers, configure a Compute Engine VM using startup scripts, configure secure RDP using a Windows Bastion host and firewall rules, build and deploy a Docker image to a Kubernetes cluster and then update it, and create a CloudSQL instance and import a MySQL database. This skill badge is a great resource for understanding topics that will appear in the Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect certification exam.

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Complete the introductory Monitor and Log with Google Cloud Observability skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: monitoring virtual machines in Compute Engine, utilizing Cloud Monitoring for multi-project oversight, extending monitoring and logging capabilities to Cloud Functions, creating and sending custom application metrics, and configuring Cloud Monitoring alerts based on custom metrics.

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Learn the ins and outs of Google Cloud's operations suite, an important service for generating insights into the health of your applications. It provides a wealth of information in application monitoring, report logging, and diagnoses. These labs will give you hands-on practice with and will teach you how to monitor virtual machines, generate logs and alerts, and create custom metrics for application data. It is recommended that the students have at least earned a Badge by completing the Google Cloud Essentials. Looking for a hands on challenge lab to demonstrate your skills and validate your knowledge? On completing this course, enroll in and finish the challenge lab at the end of the Monitor and Log with Google Cloud Operations Suite to receive an exclusive Google Cloud digital badge.

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This fundamental-level quest is unique amongst the other quest offerings. The labs have been curated to give IT professionals hands-on practice with topics and services that appear in the Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect Certification. From IAM, to networking, to Kubernetes engine deployment, this quest is composed of specific labs that will put your Google Cloud knowledge to the test. Be aware that while practice with these labs will increase your skills and abilities, we recommend that you also review the exam guide and other available preparation resources.

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In this course you will learn how you to harness serious Google Cloud power and infrastructure. The hands-on labs will give you use cases and you will be tasked with implementing scaling practices utilized by Google’s very own Solutions Architecture team. From developing enterprise grade load balancing and autoscaling, to building continuous delivery pipelines, Google Cloud Solutions I: Scaling your Infrastructure will teach you best practices for taking your Google Cloud projects to the next level.

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This course is suitable for technology or finance roles managing Google Cloud costs. Learn to set up a billing account, organize resources, and manage access permissions. In hands-on labs, you view invoices and analyze billing data with BigQuery. You also use Google Sheets and create dashboards with Data Studio. You find references from the videos in this Additional Resources document.

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Obtain a competitive advantage through DevOps. DevOps is an organizational and cultural movement that aims to increase software delivery velocity, improve service reliability, and build shared ownership among software stakeholders. In this course you will learn how to use Google Cloud to improve the speed, stability, availability, and security of your software delivery capability. DevOps Research and Assessment has joined Google Cloud. How does your team measure up? Take this five question multiple-choice quiz and find out!

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Develop your Google Cloud Network skill badge course, where you learn multiple ways to deploy and monitor applications including how to: explore IAM roles and add/remove project access, create VPC networks, deploy and monitor Compute Engine VMs, write SQL queries, deploy and monitor VMs in Compute Engine, and deploy applications using Kubernetes with multiple deployment approaches.

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Complete the intermediate Deploy Kubernetes Applications on Google Cloud skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: Configuring and building Docker container images.Creating and managing Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) clusters.Utilizing kubectl for efficient cluster management.Deploying Kubernetes applications with robust continuous delivery (CD) practices.

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This fundamental-level quest is unique amongst the other quest offerings. The labs have been curated to give IT professionals hands-on practice with topics and services that appear in the Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer Certification. From IAM, to networking, to Kubernetes engine deployment, this quest is composed of specific labs that will put your Google Cloud knowledge to the test. Be aware that while practice with these labs will increase your skills and abilities, we recommend that you also review the exam guide and other available preparation resources.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Set Up an App Dev Environment on Google Cloud skill badge course, where you learn how to build and connect storage-centric cloud infrastructure using the basic capabilities of the following technologies: Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Functions, and Pub/Sub.

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Complete the introductory Implementing Cloud Load Balancing for Compute Engine skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: creating and deploying virtual machines in Compute Engine and configuring network and application load balancers.

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Kubernetes is the most popular container orchestration system, and Google Kubernetes Engine was designed specifically to support managed Kubernetes deployments in Google Cloud. In this course, you will get hands-on practice configuring Docker images, containers, and deploying fully-fledged Kubernetes Engine applications.

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Networking is a principle theme of cloud computing. It’s the underlying structure of Google Cloud, and it’s what connects all your resources and services to one another. This course will cover essential Google Cloud networking services and will give you hands-on practice with specialized tools for developing mature networks. From learning the ins-and-outs of VPCs, to creating enterprise-grade load balancers, Automate Deployment and Manage Traffic on a Google Cloud Network will give you the practical experience needed so you can start building robust networks right away.

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If you are a novice cloud developer looking for hands-on practice beyond Google Cloud Essentials, this course is for you. You will get practical experience through labs that dive into Cloud Storage and other key application services like Monitoring and Cloud Functions. You will develop valuable skills that are applicable to any Google Cloud initiative. 1-minute videos walk you through key concepts for these labs.

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In this introductory-level course, you get hands-on practice with the Google Cloud’s fundamental tools and services. Optional videos are provided to provide more context and review for the concepts covered in the labs. Google Cloud Essentials is a recommendeded first course for the Google Cloud learner - you can come in with little or no prior cloud knowledge, and come out with practical experience that you can apply to your first Google Cloud project. From writing Cloud Shell commands and deploying your first virtual machine, to running applications on Kubernetes Engine or with load balancing, Google Cloud Essentials is a prime introduction to the platform’s basic features.

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Today’s cyber attacks are outpacing many organizations' defensive capabilities. With threats growing in volume and sophistication, organizations everywhere are being routinely compromised and held hostage by ransomware because they’re not equipped to combat the adversary. Join us for a self-guided hands-on workshop program on how to respond to common ransomware scenarios using instructional labs created by Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud. These labs illustrate and help you understand the critical steps security operations teams need to take in to investigate and respond to an attack.

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The goal of DevOps is to combine software development and IT operations into a holistic set of strategies and practices. Want to learn more about how the relationship works? Join a team and challenge yourself to complete each task as quickly and accurately as possible to score points and earn badges.

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These labs will challenge you to explore advanced cloud security scenarios. It’s OK to take a lab more than once to achieve a great score. Complete this game to earn the Level 3 game badge, and you'll be one step closer to completing the challenge. Race the clock to increase your score and watch your name rise on the leaderboard!

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These labs will give you a deeper understanding of security features in the cloud. These labs are a little more challenging. It’s OK to take a lab more than once to achieve a great score. Complete this game to earn the Level 2 game badge, and you'll be one step closer to completing the challenge. Race the clock to increase your score and watch your name rise on the leaderboard!

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These labs help you get started with cloud security basics. At the end of each lab, you'll have hands-on experience with securing your cloud. Complete this game to earn the Level 1 game badge, and you'll be one step closer to completing the challenge. Race the clock to increase your score and watch your name rise on the leaderboard!

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Welcome to the Learn To Earn Cloud Challenge security track! These eight labs give you the keys to understanding GCP's powerful security suite. At the end of each lab, you'll have hands-on experience with securing your cloud. Complete this game to earn the Security game badge, and you'll be one step closer to collecting all four badges (see "what's next" below for more information). Race the clock to increase your score and watch your name rise on the leaderboard. Good luck!

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Welcome to the Learn To Earn Cloud Challenge architecture track! These eight labs give you a blueprint of GCP's building blocks. At the end of each lab, you'll have hands-on experience with another tool or service to add to your resume. Complete this game to earn the Architecture game badge, and you'll be one step closer to collecting all four Learn to Earn Cloud Challenge badges (see "what's next" below for more information). Race the clock to increase your score and watch your name rise on the leaderboard. Good luck!

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Welcome to the Learn To Earn Cloud Challenge data plus track! "The Google Cloud Certified Professional Data Engineer certification is associated with the highest paying salary in IT," according to the most recent Global Knowledge skills and salary report (published August 2021). Complete this game to earn the Data Plus game badge, and be eligible for a +bonus+ prize in the Learn to Earn Cloud Challenge. See "what's next" below for details and requirements; you’ll need to earn at least 2 additional challenge badges to qualify. You'll learn next-level data skills to add to your resume. Race the clock to increase your score and watch your name rise on the leaderboard. Good luck!

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Welcome to the Learn To Earn Cloud Challenge data track! These eight labs give you a deep dive into GCP's data universe. At the end of each lab, you'll have another in-demand skill to add to your list. Complete this game to earn the Data game badge, and you'll be one step closer to collecting all four Learn to Earn Cloud Challenge badges (see "what's next" below for more information). Race the clock to increase your score and watch your name rise on the leaderboard. Good luck!

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Welcome to the Learn To Earn Cloud Challenge! These eight labs give you a quick hands-on introduction to eight different GCP tools and services. At the end of each lab, you'll have another skill to add to your list. Complete this game to earn the Essentials game badge, and you'll be one step closer to collecting all four Learn to Earn Cloud Challenge badges (see "what's next" below for more information). Race the clock to increase your score and watch your name rise on the leaderboard. Good luck!

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