Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) ® 2026
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Quick Answer: The GCP PCA (Professional Cloud Architect) costs $200, has 50 questions, 120-minute duration, pass score ~70%. Google Cloud's most in-demand professional cert. Average salary: $175,000. ExamCert has 800+ practice questions.
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The PCA certification validates your ability to design, develop, and manage robust, secure, scalable solutions that drive business objectives on Google Cloud.
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Enterprise-level scenarios covering hybrid cloud, migration, security architecture, and cost optimization
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GCP Professional Cloud Architect (PCA) Exam Domains
50-60 questions in 2 hours. Passing score: ~70%. Exam fee: $200 USD.
Designing & Planning Cloud Solutions
Business requirements, technical requirements, solution design, migration planning
Managing & Provisioning Infrastructure
Network, storage, compute resources, Terraform, Deployment Manager
Designing for Security & Compliance
IAM, security controls, data protection, compliance frameworks
Analyzing & Optimizing Processes
Technical processes, business processes, reliability, cost optimization
Managing Implementation
Solution deployment, configuration, integration, testing
Why Professional Cloud Architect?
Top-paying cloud certification. Validates enterprise architecture skills. Essential for senior cloud roles and consulting positions.
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Who Is the GCP PCA Exam For?
Target Audience
The GCP PCA validates your ability to design, develop, and manage robust solutions on Google Cloud. For experienced architects who leverage GCP technologies for business objectives.
Recommended Prerequisites
- •3+ years of industry experience including 1+ year designing GCP solutions
- •Deep understanding of GCP compute, storage, networking, and database services
- •Experience designing for scalability, availability, and disaster recovery
- •Knowledge of migration strategies, cost management, and security best practices
Official Exam Details
Format: Multiple choice & multi-select
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