Google CDL — Google Cloud Digital Leader
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- Issuer
- Google Cloud
- Industry
- Cloud & Infrastructure
- Domain
- Google Cloud
- Level
- Beginner
- Exam fee
- $99 — verified 2026-09-24
Prerequisites & eligibility
No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 3 years. Renew by exam.
Valid 3 years; renew via 45-min renewal exam (USD 60), full exam, or a 1-year extension through a Google Skills path.
Recognition
Foundational Google Cloud credential for technical and non-technical roles.
Career paths that include Google CDL