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Professional Cloud Developer exam price, length, validity and renewal

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Unverified Questions changed to 50 to 60 on Oct 30, 2026, found by the weekly check and not yet checked by hand.

Exam facts

Price$200 per attempt, US list price
Length120 min
Questions50 to 60
LevelProfessional
Sourcecloud.google.com/learn/certification/cloud-developerLast checked Nov 6, 2026

Changes

QuestionsUnverified50 to 60The official page now shows this question count (weekly check)Official page ↗
AddedProfessional Cloud DeveloperAdded by the depth pass; values read on the official pageOfficial page ↗

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  • Duration: "Length: Two hours"

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