Hi everyone!
For those of you who are Associate Cloud Engineer certification holders, or who are interested in becoming a certified Associate Cloud Engineer, we have some exciting news to share! Effective October 1, 2022, the validity period of the Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer certification will be extended from two to three years.
Individuals with an Associate Cloud Engineer will see their updated certification expiration date reflected on their Associate Cloud Engineer digital certificate within the next few days.
For more information about this change, please see our FAQ below:
FAQ
Why is the validity period of the Associate Cloud Engineer certification extending from two to three years?
The Google Cloud certification team reviewed the Associate Cloud Engineer job role and exam guide with subject matter experts. Google Cloud decided that a three-year validity period was appropriate for this certification.
When is the extended validity period for the Associate Cloud Engineer certification going into effect?
Effective October 1st, 2022, all new Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer (ACE) certifications with an effective date of October 1, 2022 will be valid for three years. In addition, individuals will now have a 90 day testing window (60 days before their certification expiration date and 30 days after) to sit for their recertification exam.
Who will be impacted by the validity period of the Associate Cloud Engineer extending from two to three years?
- Individuals who pass the ACE certification exam on or after October 1st, 2022 will earn an ACE certificate valid for three years.
- Current ACE certification holders will receive an additional year validity on top of the existing two years.
- Former ACE certification holders whose certifications expired between October 1st, 2021 thru September 30th, 2022 will also benefit from the new validity period by having their certifications extended by one year.
Is the extension of the certificate applicable to other Google Cloud certifications as well? I have other certifications due for renewal.
No, we are only extending the validity period of the ACE exam. Currently:
- The Google Cloud Digital Leader certification is valid for three years from the date certified.
- All Google Cloud Professional certifications are valid for two years from the date certified.
How do I find my Associate Cloud Engineer expiration date?
Please refer to the directions on Accredible, Google Cloud’s digital certification platform. The email address with information regarding your ACE certification was sent by google-cloud-certification-support@google.com.
When will my Associate Cloud Engineer expiration date reflect the new changes?
Please allow 2-3 weeks for the changes to be fully reflected on your ACE certification in Accredible.
Will my series ID change when the expiration date is extended?
The series ID will remain the same.
I have more questions - how can I get support?
For more information, visit Google Cloud certification help center. Reach out directly to the Google Cloud certification support team by filling out a form here.
Specific candidate use cases
My certification expired on Aug. 31, 2021. Can I still get an extension for one year?
No, unfortunately any ACE certification that expired on or before Sept. 30, 2021 will remain expired.
My Associate Cloud Engineer certification expired before this policy change. Now what?
Former ACE certification holders whose certifications expired between October 1st, 2021 thru September 30th, 2022 will benefit from the new period of validity by having their certifications extended by one year. The recertification eligibility period starts 60 days prior to your certification’s new expiration date.
The Associate Cloud Engineer exam page includes resources to help prepare you in your certification preparation journey!
My Associate Cloud Engineer certification received the additional year extension but the new expiration date is soon approaching. Now what?
The Google Cloud certification team has also extended the recertification testing window from 60 days to 90 days. This means that individuals now can sit for their recertification exam 60 days prior to their expiration date and 30 days after. The extension is meant to give certified candidates additional preparation time and greater flexibility in scheduling.
What determines the effective date of my certification?
Your certification effective date is the date Google processes and notifies you of your official results. This may not be the day you attempted the exam and can be as many as 10 days after the date you attempted the exam.
I passed the Associate Cloud Engineer (ACE) certification on or after October 1st but my expiration date reflects two years and not three. What should I do?
Please allow 2-3 weeks for the changes to be fully reflected on your ACE certification in Accredible. If after this time three years is not reflected, reach out directly to the Google Cloud certification support team by filling out a form here.
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