Raw data is only useful if it is clean, structured, and secure. In this track, you’ll start by processing and preparing data using Dataprep, Dataflow templates, and Apache Spark. You'll learn how to clean up datasets so they are ready for machine learning models. From there, you'll focus on security by working with tools that find and mask sensitive information like personal IDs and credentials. You'll practice redacting critical details and creating safe, de-identified copies of your data in Cloud Storage. By finishing the hands-on challenge labs, you’ll show you can handle big data workflows while keeping confidential information completely safe.
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.
Getting from point A to B quickly is Rapido’s promise—but delivering on that takes more than just two wheels. In this challenge, you’ll see how Rapido used Google Cloud to scale from a bike-taxi service to launching delivery solutions for people and businesses, all while handling real-time demand across 100+ cities. You’ll explore how tools like Kubernetes, Cloud Vision, Firebase, and BigQuery help manage microservices, onboard drivers in minutes, and personalize user experiences. From rapid app releases to smarter route planning, discover how cloud technology keeps Rapido moving fast—on the road and in the backend.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
The Google Cloud Computing Foundations courses are for individuals with little to no background or experience in cloud computing. They provide an overview of concepts central to cloud basics, big data, and machine learning, and where and how Google Cloud fits in. By the end of the series of courses, learners will be able to articulate these concepts and demonstrate some hands-on skills. The courses should be completed in the following order: 1. Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Cloud Computing Fundamentals 2. Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Infrastructure in Google Cloud 3. Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Networking and Security in Google Cloud 4. Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Data, ML, and AI in Google Cloud This final course in the series reviews managed big data services, machine learning and its value, and how to demonstrate your skill set in Google Cloud further by earning Skill Badges.
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.
The Cloud hums with constant communication, and the backbone of that connection is networking, linking all your resources and services. Get ready to gain hands-on experience with Google Cloud's powerful networking tools and earn an exclusive Google Cloud Credential—no prior experience needed!
Excited to follow your favorite soccer/football stars on their next quest? Use GenAIus Travel Guides to learn how to interact with chat applications, master prompt engineering, understand the importance of context in AI, and work with Generative AI. Earn an exclusive Google Cloud Generative AI Credential and showcase your new skills! No prior experience needed!
Race to the finish line with the Arcade June Speedrun and pick up valuable skills along with an exclusive Google Cloud Credential. Get hands-on experience with APIs, learn how to build a serverless app, and more! No prior experience needed.
This is an introductory level microlearning course aimed at explaining what Generative AI is, how it is used, and how it differs from traditional machine learning methods. It also covers Google Tools to help you develop your own Gen AI apps.
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.
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.
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.
The Google Cloud Computing Foundations courses are for individuals with little to no background or experience in cloud computing. They provide an overview of concepts central to cloud basics, big data, and machine learning, and where and how Google Cloud fits in. By the end of the series of courses, learners will be able to articulate these concepts and demonstrate some hands-on skills. The courses should be completed in the following order: 1. Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Cloud Computing Fundamentals 2. Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Infrastructure in Google Cloud 3. Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Networking and Security in Google Cloud 4. Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Data, ML, and AI in Google Cloud This third course covers cloud automation and management tools and building secure networks.
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.
The Google Cloud Computing Foundations courses are for individuals with little to no background or experience in cloud computing. They provide an overview of concepts central to cloud basics, big data, and machine learning, and where and how Google Cloud fits in. By the end of the series of courses, learners will be able to articulate these concepts and demonstrate some hands-on skills. The courses should be completed in the following order: 1. Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Cloud Computing Fundamentals 2. Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Infrastructure in Google Cloud 3. Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Networking and Security in Google Cloud 4. Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Data, ML, and AI in Google Cloud
The Google Cloud Computing Foundations courses are for individuals with little to no background or experience in cloud computing. They provide an overview of concepts central to cloud basics, big data, and machine learning, and where and how Google Cloud fits in. By the end of the series of courses, learners will be able to articulate these concepts and demonstrate some hands-on skills. The courses should be completed in the following order: 1. Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Cloud Computing Fundamentals 2. Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Infrastructure in Google Cloud 3. Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Networking and Security in Google Cloud 4. Google Cloud Computing Foundations: Data, ML, and AI in Google Cloud This first course provides an overview of cloud computing, ways to use Google Cloud, and different compute options.
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!