What to do to get swags and points

[aakansharai]

Kindly  let know what to do, and how. Do we get certification for the same, what to learn in this.

[MaxImbrox]

Hi @aakansharai,

Google Cloud Arcade

Google Cloud Arcade is a platform designed to help you learn and earn. By completing various challenges, labs, and quizzes, you earn points that can be redeemed for swags like t-shirts, mugs, and even charitable donations.

How to Participate and Earn Points

1. Create a Google Cloud Skills Boost Profile: This is your central hub for tracking your progress and managing your points.
2. Explore The Arcade: This is where you'll find interactive games and challenges.
3. Complete Challenges and Labs: Earn digital badges by successfully completing these.
4. Accumulate Points: Each badge contributes to your point total.
5. Redeem Rewards: Once you have enough points, you can select your desired swag from the prize counter.

Learning and Certification

While earning swags is fun, it's also an excellent opportunity to learn about Google Cloud Platform. Here's how:

• Explore Different Cloud Services: The challenges will cover a wide range of GCP services, from Compute Engine to Cloud Storage, BigQuery, and more.
• Deepen Your Knowledge: The labs provide hands-on experience, allowing you to apply your learning.
• Consider Certifications: While not mandatory for earning swags, Google Cloud certifications can validate your expertise and open up new career opportunities. Some certifications might align with the knowledge gained through the Arcade.

Popular Google Cloud Certifications:

• Professional Cloud Architect
• Professional Data Engineer
• Professional Cloud Developer
• Professional Cloud Security Engineer
• ....

In the same way as Google Cloud Arcade, after gained a certification,  Google will send to you a voucher to redeem a prize from a perks catalogue.