Professional Security Operations Engineer exam price, length, validity and renewal
Google Cloud · Professional · $200 · 120 min · 50 to 60 questions
Exam facts
Checked Sep 25, 2026 on Google Cloud's page| Price | $200 per attempt, US list price |
|---|---|
| Length | 120 min |
| Questions | 50 to 60 |
| Level | Professional |
| Source | cloud.google.com/learn/certification/security-operations-engineerLast checked Sep 25, 2026 |
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About this exam
- Price: "Registration fee: $200 (plus tax where applicable)"
- Duration: "Length: 2 hours"
- Questions: "Exam format: 50-60 multiple choice and multiple select questions"
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.
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