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GAILGoogle Cloud Certified: Generative AI Leader: the honest guide
Everything Google Cloud publishes about GAIL, in one place: what the exam asks, how the domains are weighted, and what it takes to be ready.
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Item formats
- Multiple choice
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Domain breakdown
Google Cloud's gen AI offerings is the heaviest domain at 35 percent, followed by Fundamentals of gen AI at 30 percent.
Section weights are Google's published approximate values from the official exam guide: Section 1 about 30 percent, Section 2 about 35 percent, Section 3 about 20 percent, Section 4 about 15 percent. Questions are apportioned to those weights. Passing score is not published by Google and is left null.
- Fundamentals of gen AI30%
- Google Cloud's gen AI offerings35%
- Techniques to improve gen AI model output20%
- Business strategies for a successful gen AI solution15%
Where to focus: Google Cloud's gen AI offerings is the largest section at about 35 percent, so spend the most study time on Gemini apps, Agent Platform, Model Garden, and the AI APIs.
What comes after passing
Generative AI Leader is valid for 3 years. The certification is valid for three years; candidates may renew within the renewal eligibility period described in Google's renewal FAQs.
Costs across the full renewal cycle are on the Generative AI Leader cost page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Generative AI Leader exam code?
Google names its certification exams rather than numbering them, so there is no code to search for on a voucher. The short code shown on this page is the common abbreviation, not a code Google publishes.
How many questions are on the Generative AI Leader exam?
Google states the exam has 50 to 60 multiple choice questions.
How long is the exam and what does it cost?
The exam runs 90 minutes and the registration fee is $99 plus tax where applicable.
Are there prerequisites?
No. Google lists no prerequisites for the Generative AI Leader certification.
How long is the certification valid?
The Generative AI Leader certification is valid for three years from the date it is earned.
What topics does the exam cover?
Four sections: fundamentals of gen AI, Google Cloud's gen AI offerings, techniques to improve model output, and business strategies.
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