Passed Google Cloud Digital Leader
--Background
My company gave me the opportunity to attend Google Cloud Next in Las Vegas 2026 in person. To access the certification lounge at the venue, a valid Google Cloud certification is required, so I decided to sit the exam!
What is Cloud Digital Leader?
Cloud Digital Leader is an entry-level certification offered by Google Cloud. It targets not only engineers but also business roles, covering fundamental cloud concepts and an understanding of Google Cloud’s core services.
How I Studied
I passed with around 5 hours of study using the following resources:
- Official practice exam — useful for understanding the exam format and question style
- G-gen’s exam guide article — clear Japanese-language guide for certification
- AI explanations — I had AI walk me through individual services to deepen my understanding
Thoughts
Since the exam targets a broader audience beyond engineers, the difficulty is relatively low and I was able to pass in a short time. It was a great opportunity to systematically learn Google Cloud’s core service lineup. One thing that stood out to me was seeing SRE-related questions in the exam.