Two requirements for the credential
Google introduced Professional Agentic Architect on November 11 for practitioners building agent workflows on Google Cloud. It combines a proctored multiple-choice exam with distinct hands-on labs in Google Skills. Passing the first stage triggers instructions through CM Connect for the practical requirement; the test alone is not the complete certification.
Price, language and preparation
The current exam page lists a $200 registration fee, plus applicable tax, for a two-hour English exam with 50 to 60 questions. Online and onsite proctoring are offered. The credential is valid for one year. No formal prerequisite is listed, but Google recommends at least three years building and managing cloud solutions, including one year working on agentic solutions with Google Cloud.
What the free credits do
Gemini Agent Ready provides 35 monthly Google Skills learning credits. Use the same email address for GEAR and Google Skills so the credits reach the training account. These are learning credits, not cash or a blanket exam-fee waiver.
Developers can review the official exam page and learning path before registering. Google Cloud customers and partners have separate training routes. This report did not book an exam, complete a lab or verify a particular candidate’s regional testing availability; certification does not guarantee employment or a salary increase.
