cloud
professional Level
professional certification
Professional Cloud Security Engineer
PCSE · Issued by Google Cloud
Official Exam Fee
$200 USD (exam-only)
Region: US · exam-only
Official Exam Code
PCSE
Format: Multiple choice and multiple select
Validity & Renewal
2 years
None. Recertification exam required every 2 years.
Prerequisites & Recommended Experience
Mandatory Prerequisites
Provider lists no prerequisites for this exam; recommended experience is separate.
Recommended Experience
3+ years of industry experience including 1+ years designing and managing solutions using Google Cloud.
Exam Specifications
- Duration
- 120 minutes
- Questions
- 50-60 multiple choice and multiple select questions
- Passing Criteria
- Pass/Fail
- Testing Delivery
- Kryterion testing centers or online remote proctored
Data verified on 2026-10-18 against primary issuer documentation.
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