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Sateesh Chandra Babu Akula

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Bronze League

108705 points
Arcade Re-Trail: Vaults & Vectors Earned Aug 25, 2026 EDT
Arcade Simulator: Data Mesh Architect Earned Jul 27, 2026 EDT
Arcade Adventure: Low-Code Development Earned Jul 27, 2026 EDT
The Arcade Trivia December 2024 Week 4 Earned Dec 24, 2024 EST
The Arcade Trivia December 2024 Week 3 Earned Dec 24, 2024 EST
The Arcade Trivia December 2024 Week 2 Earned Dec 24, 2024 EST
The Arcade Trivia December 2024 Week 1 Earned Dec 16, 2024 EST
Level 3: BigQuery and Firebase Earned Dec 14, 2024 EST
[DEPRECATED] Agent Summarization (Custom) Earned Dec 3, 2024 EST
Implement Enterprise Design Patterns with CX Agent Studio Earned Dec 3, 2024 EST
Advanced Conversation Design Earned Dec 3, 2024 EST
Conversation Design Fundamentals Earned Dec 3, 2024 EST
Conversational AI Voice and Chat Integrations Earned Nov 29, 2024 EST
[DEPRECATED] Advanced Performance Measurement Earned Nov 24, 2024 EST
[DEPRECATED] Basic Performance Measurement Earned Nov 24, 2024 EST
[Deprecated] Advanced Webhook Concepts Earned Nov 23, 2024 EST
[DEPRECATED] Webhook fundamentals Earned Nov 23, 2024 EST
Build a Website on Google Cloud Earned Nov 17, 2024 EST
Create ML Models with BigQuery ML Earned Nov 17, 2024 EST
Develop Serverless Apps with Firebase Earned Nov 17, 2024 EST
Create a Streaming Data Lake on Cloud Storage Earned Nov 17, 2024 EST
Implement Sensitive Data Protection on Google Cloud Earned Nov 16, 2024 EST
[Deprecated] Classify Images with TensorFlow on Google Cloud Earned Nov 16, 2024 EST
Streaming Analytics into BigQuery Earned Nov 16, 2024 EST
Use Functions, Formulas, and Charts in Google Sheets Earned Nov 15, 2024 EST
Create and Manage Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instances Earned Nov 14, 2024 EST
Build a Secure Google Cloud Network Earned Nov 13, 2024 EST
Monitor and Log with Google Cloud Observability Earned Nov 13, 2024 EST
Create and Manage Cloud Spanner Instances Earned Nov 12, 2024 EST
Implement Cloud Collaboration and Productivity Workflows Earned Nov 11, 2024 EST
Automate Data Capture at Scale with Document AI Earned Nov 8, 2024 EST
DEPRECATED Detect Manufacturing Defects Using Visual Inspection AI Earned Nov 8, 2024 EST
Implement CI/CD Pipelines on Google Cloud Earned Nov 8, 2024 EST
Diwali in The Arcade Earned Nov 7, 2024 EST
The Arcade Base Camp November 2024 Earned Nov 7, 2024 EST
The Arcade Trivia November 2024 Week 2 Earned Nov 4, 2024 EST
The Arcade Trivia November 2024 Week 1 Earned Nov 1, 2024 EDT
Trick-or-Skills Earned Oct 30, 2024 EDT
Level 1: Automation and CI/CD Skills Earned Oct 30, 2024 EDT
The Arcade Trivia October 2024 Week 4 Earned Oct 23, 2024 EDT
The Arcade Base Camp October 2024 Earned Oct 22, 2024 EDT
The Arcade Trivia October 2024 Week 3 Earned Oct 16, 2024 EDT
Level 2: Cloud and Serverless Solutions Earned Oct 16, 2024 EDT
The Arcade Trivia October 2024 Week 2 Earned Oct 14, 2024 EDT
The Arcade Certification Zone October 2024 Earned Oct 14, 2024 EDT
Level 3: Google Cloud Adventures Earned Oct 9, 2024 EDT
The Arcade Trivia October 2024 Week 1 Earned Oct 2, 2024 EDT
Manage Kubernetes in Google Cloud Earned Oct 1, 2024 EDT
Prompt Design in Agent Platform Earned Oct 1, 2024 EDT
Build a Data Mesh with Knowledge Catalog Earned Oct 1, 2024 EDT
Build Event-Driven Applications with Eventarc Earned Sep 27, 2024 EDT
Mitigate Threats and Vulnerabilities with Security Command Center Earned Sep 26, 2024 EDT
Implement Cloud Security Fundamentals on Google Cloud Earned Sep 26, 2024 EDT
Create a Secure Data Lake on Cloud Storage Earned Sep 25, 2024 EDT
The Arcade Trivia September 2024 Week 1 Earned Sep 25, 2024 EDT
Level 1: Security and Identity Earned Sep 25, 2024 EDT
The Arcade Trivia September 2024 Week 4 Earned Sep 25, 2024 EDT
DEPRECATED Build Google Cloud Infrastructure for Azure Professionals Earned Sep 25, 2024 EDT
The Arcade Explorers Earned Sep 24, 2024 EDT
Using the Google Cloud Speech API Earned Sep 22, 2024 EDT
Use APIs to Work with Cloud Storage Earned Sep 22, 2024 EDT
Monitoring in Google Cloud Earned Sep 21, 2024 EDT
Secure Lakehouse Data Earned Sep 21, 2024 EDT
Enrich Metadata and Discovery of Lakehouse Data Earned Sep 21, 2024 EDT
Set Up a Google Cloud Network Earned Sep 21, 2024 EDT
Build Serverless Applications with Cloud Run Functions Earned Sep 20, 2024 EDT
Develop Your Google Cloud Network Earned Sep 20, 2024 EDT
The Arcade Trivia September 2024 Week 3 Earned Sep 19, 2024 EDT
The Arcade Trivia September 2024 Week 2 Earned Sep 19, 2024 EDT
Deploy Kubernetes Applications on Google Cloud Earned Sep 18, 2024 EDT
Implement DevOps Workflows in Google Cloud Earned Sep 18, 2024 EDT
Cloud Architecture: Design, Implement, and Manage Earned Sep 16, 2024 EDT
DEPRECATED Networking Fundamentals on Google Cloud Earned Sep 16, 2024 EDT
Build Infrastructure with Terraform on Google Cloud Earned Sep 15, 2024 EDT
Configure Service Accounts and IAM Roles for Google Cloud Earned Sep 15, 2024 EDT
Analyze Sentiment with Natural Language API Earned Sep 15, 2024 EDT
Implement Speech and Language Solutions with Pre-trained APIs Earned Sep 14, 2024 EDT
Build a Data Warehouse with BigQuery Earned Sep 14, 2024 EDT
Implementing Cloud Load Balancing for Compute Engine Earned Sep 14, 2024 EDT
Monitor and Manage Google Cloud Resources Earned Sep 13, 2024 EDT
Store, Process, and Manage Data on Google Cloud - Command Line Earned Sep 13, 2024 EDT
Store, Process, and Manage Data on Google Cloud - Console Earned Sep 13, 2024 EDT
Organize and Govern Data with Knowledge Catalog Earned Sep 13, 2024 EDT
Developing a Google SRE Culture Earned Sep 8, 2024 EDT
Level 3: GenAIus Chats Earned Sep 8, 2024 EDT
Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud Earned Sep 4, 2024 EDT
Level 2: Machine Learning and AI Skills Earned Aug 30, 2024 EDT
The Arcade Base Camp August 2024 Earned Aug 29, 2024 EDT
The Arcade-athon Earned Aug 27, 2024 EDT
The Arcade Trivia August 2024 Week 4 Earned Aug 27, 2024 EDT
Level 3: Google Cloud Functions Earned Aug 26, 2024 EDT
[DEPRECATED]Introduction to Responsible AI Earned Aug 24, 2024 EDT
Introduction to Large Language Models Earned Aug 24, 2024 EDT
Introduction to Generative AI Earned Aug 24, 2024 EDT
Deploy and Manage Applications on Google App Engine Earned Aug 24, 2024 EDT
App Building with AppSheet Earned Aug 24, 2024 EDT
Set Up an App Dev Environment on Google Cloud Earned Aug 24, 2024 EDT
Level 1: Application Development and Deployment Earned Aug 24, 2024 EDT
The Arcade Trivia August 2024 Week 3 Earned Aug 21, 2024 EDT
The Arcade Trivia August 2024 Week 2 Earned Aug 21, 2024 EDT
The Arcade Certification Zone August 2024 Earned Aug 16, 2024 EDT
The Arcade Trivia August 2024 Week 1 Earned Aug 9, 2024 EDT
[Deprecated] Get Started with Looker Earned Aug 4, 2024 EDT
Scaling with Google Cloud Operations Earned Aug 4, 2024 EDT
Trust and Security with Google Cloud Earned Aug 4, 2024 EDT
Modernize Infrastructure and Applications with Google Cloud Earned Aug 4, 2024 EDT
Innovating with Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence Earned Aug 4, 2024 EDT
Exploring Data Transformation with Google Cloud Earned Aug 4, 2024 EDT
Digital Transformation with Google Cloud Earned Aug 4, 2024 EDT
Deploy and Secure Serverless APIs with API Gateway Earned Jul 31, 2024 EDT
Implement Event-Driven Messaging and Automation Workflows Earned Jul 31, 2024 EDT
Implement Cloud Storage and Data Protection Solutions Earned Jul 31, 2024 EDT
The Basics of Google Cloud Compute Earned Jul 29, 2024 EDT

Since last month's Arcade Trail wrapped up earlier than expected, we’re opening up this bonus game only for this month so you can grab that missed Arcade Point! You'll start on the vault side with Google Cloud Storage—managing buckets, exploring APIs, and locking down sensitive data with Bucket Lock. Then, you'll shift to event-driven vectors at the command line, triggering Cloud Run Functions and routing real-time messages through Pub/Sub. Complete with two hands-on challenge labs, this trail gets your streak back on track while building real-world storage and serverless skills.

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Welcome to this month's Arcade Simulator where you will be a Data Mesh Architect. In this simulation, you'll first tackle BigQuery to build date-partitioned tables, solve complex join pitfalls, and master nested data structures. Then, you'll shift to decentralized governance using Dataplex Knowledge Catalog to organize assets, assign metadata, and enforce strict cloud security. Complete with two realistic challenge labs, this simulation equips you to break down data silos, scale your infrastructure, and run a secure, seamless data mesh.

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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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Hey there! You're invited to game on with the Arcade Trivia for December 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 December Trivia Week 4 badge!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with the Arcade Trivia for December 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 December Trivia Week 3 badge!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with the Arcade Trivia for December 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 December Trivia Week 2 badge!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with the Arcade Trivia for December 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 December Trivia Week 1 badge!

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Start your next Arcade Adventure that will set you on the path to becoming a Professional Cloud Database Engineer. Pick up essential BigQuery and Firebase skills, and earn an exclusive Google Cloud credential along the way!

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In this course you will learn how Contact Center AI Agent Assist can help distill complex customer interactions into concise and clear summaries.

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This course explores using enterprise design patterns to build scalable, reliable, and secure agents within CX Agent Studio. Additionally, it covers navigating the complete development lifecycle by deploying multi-layered application security and locking down cloud infrastructure perimeters. It details the core pillars of multi-turn session persistence and real-time audio supervision to facilitate safe, continuous conversational experiences.

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In this course, you will learn the advanced conversational design principles for both the Voice and Caht channels to craft engaging and effective end-to-end experiences that emulate human-like interactions.

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This course explores the foundational principles of conversation design to craft engaging and effective chatbot experiences that emulate human-like experiences. Explore other content in the Gemini Agent Ready (GEAR) program.

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Learn about building conversational AI voice and chat integrations, including how telephony systems can connect with Google to enable phone-based interactions within the Conversational AI ecosystem. Explore key topics such as the differences between chat and voice conversations, the writing process for creating conversation scripts, and the beginning of the interrogative series and closing sequence.

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In this course, you will learn about advanced methods and tools to monitor the performance of your virtual agents in Dialogflow CX

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This course explores the fundamentals of the feedback loop process for Virtual Agent development and introduces the native capabilities within Dialogflow CX that support it

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This course explores advanced technical considerations to optimize Webhook connectivity for comprehensive, end-to-end, Virtual Agent self-service experiences.

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In this course, you will learn the important role that different types of webhooks play in Dialogflow CX development, and how to effectively integrate them into your routine configuration of a Virtual Agent.

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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Complete the introductory Create and Manage Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instances skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: migrating, configuring, and managing Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL instances and databases.

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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 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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Complete the introductory Create and Manage Cloud Spanner Instances skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: creating and interacting with Cloud Spanner instances and databases; loading Cloud Spanner databases using various techniques; backing up Cloud Spanner databases; defining schemas and understanding query plans; and deploying a Modern Web App connected to a Cloud Spanner instance.

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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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Earn the introductory skill badge by completing the Automate Data Capture at Scale with Document AI course. In this course, you learn how to extract, process, and capture data using Document AI.

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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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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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This Diwali, learn image classification with AutoML, uncover insights with Looker, bring images to life with the Vision API, and more! Celebrate the festival of lights by earning an exclusive Google Cloud Credential and brighten your cloud skills—no prior experience needed!

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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 the Arcade Trivia for November 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 November Trivia Week 2 badge!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with the Arcade Trivia for November 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 November Trivia Week 1 badge!

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Join the Halloween party and earn your exclusive Google Cloud Credential with The Arcade Trick or Skills! Deploy and troubleshoot eerie websites, prepare data for Looker dashboards, and brew up some magic with Apps Script and AppSheet development. Explore the spook-tacular wonders of the Cloud Speech API, and learn to secure your BigLake data from lurking threats. No experience needed—just put on your best mask of curiosity and GAME ON!

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Earn your latest Google Cloud Credential by getting started with Automation and CI/CD on the Google Cloud Platform. Gain hands-on experience with Kubernetes Engine, Terraform, and Jenkins to optimize your workflows, and learn how to automatically deploy Python web apps and capture data at scale. No prior experience needed!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with the Arcade Trivia for October 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 October Trivia Week 4 badge!

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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 the Arcade Trivia for October 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 October Trivia Week 3 badge!

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Cloud services and serverless solutions have grown by over 400% in the last decade, influencing business operations and innovation. Earn your next Google Cloud Credential through hands-on labs where you'll manage Cloud SQL with Terraform, build Google Chat bots, and create no-code chat apps with AppSheet. Learn to design efficient data pipelines with Python in Dataflow and generate PDFs using Go and Cloud Run.

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with the Arcade Trivia for October 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 October Trivia Week 2 badge!

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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 20 people to complete the challenge and earn a 100% discount voucher for your next Google Cloud Digital Leader Examination. Welcome!

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Your next Google Cloud Credential is within reach! Complete a series of hands-on labs (adventures!) that will help you build key Google Cloud Skills. You’ll cover topics like Compute, Storage, Networking, IAM, Kubernetes, BigQuery, and more, working through real-world scenarios to boost your understanding. No prior experience required!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with the Arcade Trivia for October 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 October Trivia Week 1 badge!

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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 Prompt Design in Agent Platform skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: prompt engineering, image analysis, and multimodal generative techniques, within Agent Platform. Discover how to craft effective prompts, guide generative AI output, and apply Gemini models to real-world marketing scenarios. Explore other content in the Gemini Enterprise Agent Ready (GEAR) program.

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Complete the introductory Build a Data Mesh with Knowledge Catalog skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: building a data mesh with Knowledge Catalog to facilitate data security, governance, and discovery on Google Cloud. You practice and test your skills in tagging assets, assigning IAM roles, and assessing data quality in Knowledge Catalog.

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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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Complete the intermediate Mitigate Threats and Vulnerabilities with Security Command Center skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: preventing and managing environment threats, identifying and mitigating application vulnerabilities, and responding to security anomalies.

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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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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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Hey there! You're invited to game on with the Arcade Trivia for September 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 September Trivia Week 1 badge!

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Earn your newest Google Cloud Credential by gaining Security and Identity on the Google Cloud Platform. Gain hands-on experience in managing authentication, authorization, and identity with Vault, creating dynamic secrets, and implementing core cloud security principles. You'll also learn to deploy fault-tolerant environments, secure data lakes, and enhance network security. Whether you're new to cloud security or seeking to advance your skills, this level is designed to solidify your expertise.

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with the Arcade Trivia for September 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 September Trivia Week 4 badge!

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Build Google Cloud Infrastructure for Azure Professionals course, where you learn how to configure IAM permission, orchestrate workloads using Kubernetes, host a web application using compute engine, and configure load balancing. 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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Discover Google Workspace tools, integrate BigQuery data, and build virtual agents. Master task automation and data visualization, including the iconic 10,000 Bitcoin pizza transaction, and earn an exclusive Google Cloud Credential. Perfect for Arcade Explorers of all levels!

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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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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 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 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 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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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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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 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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Hey there! You're invited to game on with the Arcade Trivia for September 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 September Trivia Week 3 badge!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with the Arcade Trivia for September 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 September Trivia Week 2 badge!

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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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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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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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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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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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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 Analyze Sentiment with Natural Language API quest, where you learn how the API derives sentiment from text.

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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In many IT organizations, incentives are not aligned between developers, who strive for agility, and operators, who focus on stability. Site reliability engineering, or SRE, is how Google aligns incentives between development and operations and does mission-critical production support. Adoption of SRE cultural and technical practices can help improve collaboration between the business and IT. This course introduces key practices of Google SRE and the important role IT and business leaders play in the success of SRE organizational adoption.

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Discover Generative AI and Language Learning through hands-on labs that push your Google Cloud skills further and earn an exclusive Google Cloud Credential that recognizes your ability to tackle real-world challenges.

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As the use of enterprise Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning continues to grow, so too does the importance of building it responsibly. A challenge for many is that talking about responsible AI can be easier than putting it into practice. If you’re interested in learning how to operationalize responsible AI in your organization, this course is for you. In this course, you will learn how Google Cloud does this today, together with best practices and lessons learned, to serve as a framework for you to build your own responsible AI approach.

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From creating and optimizing ML models using BigQuery ML, deploying advanced chatbots with Dialogflow CX, to developing no-code chat apps using AppSheet, explore a series of challenges designed to enhance your Google Cloud skills and earn 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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Sports are captivating, intense, and fast-paced—and with the latest technology, they’re better than ever. Start your run in the Arcade-athon and earn an exclusive Google Cloud Credential by gaining hands-on experience with Google Cloud's powerful tools and techniques that are transforming your favorite sports!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with the Arcade Trivia for August 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 August Trivia Week 4 badge!

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Earn an exclusive Google Cloud Credential by gaining hands-on experience with Google Cloud Functions. Learn to create and deploy serverless functions across various programming languages, including Node.js, .NET, PHP, Ruby, and Python. Ideal for everyone, even if you are new to the cloud!

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This is an introductory-level microlearning course aimed at explaining what responsible AI is, why it's important, and how Google implements responsible AI in their products. It also introduces Google's 3 AI principles.

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This is an introductory level micro-learning course that explores what large language models (LLM) are, the use cases where they can be utilized, and how you can use prompt tuning to enhance LLM performance. It also covers Google tools to help you develop your own Gen AI apps. Explore other content in the Gemini Agent Ready (GEAR) program.

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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.

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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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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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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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Earn an exclusive Google Cloud Credential by gaining practical experience in app development and deployment on the Google Cloud Platform. Learn to build, manage, and scale applications while setting up development environments, storing data, and deploying apps. Perfect for you, even if you are new to the cloud!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with the Arcade Trivia for August 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 August Trivia Week 3 badge!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with the Arcade Trivia for August 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 August Trivia Week 2 badge!

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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 20 people to complete the challenge and earn a 100% discount voucher for your next Google Cloud Digital Leader Examination. Welcome!

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Hey there! You're invited to game on with the Arcade Trivia for August 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 August Trivia Week 1 badge!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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