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Cloud Digital Leader exam price, length, validity and renewal

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Exam facts

Price$99 per attempt, US list priceplus tax where applicable
Length90 min
Questions50 to 60
FormatMultiple choice and multiple select
Valid for3 years
RenewalRenew from 180 days before expiry with the standard exam, a shorter renewal exam, or designated Google Skills courses and skill badges (adds 1 year). Renewal exam: 45 minutes, $60, 20 questions.
PrerequisitesNone; experience collaborating with technical professionals recommended
LevelFoundational
DeliveryOnline proctored or onsite proctored at a testing center
LanguagesEnglish, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, French
StatusActivePage states: As of August 12, the new version of the exam is now live (year not stated, so last_changed left null)
Sourcecloud.google.com/learn/certification/cloud-digital-leaderLast checked Nov 6, 2026

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About this exam

For anyone who wants to show knowledge of cloud computing basics and how Google Cloud products support business goals.

What the official page says
  • Price: "Registration fee: $99 (plus tax where applicable)"
  • Duration: "Length: 90 minutes"
  • Questions: "50-60 multiple choice and multiple select questions"
  • Validity: "Validity period: 3 years"

Professional certifications are valid for 2 years and foundational and associate for 3 years; you renew by passing the standard or a shorter renewal exam in the eligibility window (180 days before expiry for foundational and associate, 60 days for professional), and some certifications can also be extended 1 year through Google Skills courses.

Foundational exams allow up to 10 attempts a year with 14 days between failed attempts; associate and professional exams allow 4 attempts in 2 years with waits of 14, 60 and 365 days, and payment is required for each attempt.

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Also read: support.google.com/cloud-certification/answer/9907853?hl=en, support.google.com/cloud-certification/answer/9438208?hl=en