Hello Google Cloud Certification customer,
We're writing to inform you that Google Cloud Certification is integrating with Google Skills, which will simplify the certification renewal process. Starting July 7, 2026, you will access CM Connect by signing in with your Google Skills or Google Skills for Partners account. If you do not have a Google Skills account, you will be prompted to create one.
We’ve provided additional information below to help you understand this change and the steps required.
What you need to know
Key changes and benefits:
Tracking and visibility: Your exam history will be visible in your Google Skills account, providing visibility into which certifications are approaching expiration and how to renew them.
Renewal method: You can extend the validity period of your certification by completing designated courses and skill badges relevant to the exam role.
Qualified certification holders: Candidates holding any of the following certifications that expired on or after January 1, 2026, or are scheduled to become inactive by August 31, 2026, will receive a one-time extension until September 1, 2026.
Cloud Digital Leader
Associate Cloud Engineer
Professional Cloud Architect
Professional Data Engineer
Extension requirements: Qualifying certification holders can extend their expiration date by 12 months by completing specific skill badges and courses in Google Skills. To qualify, these badges and courses must be completed after August 31, 2025.
Future updates: We plan to add the Google Skills renewal option to the other certifications at a later date.
Alternative renewal option: Using Google Skills for renewal is optional. You may choose to renew any certification by taking the standard exam.
What you need to do
Action required:
Verify email alignment: To avoid access issues, confirm your Google Skills login email matches the email you're using in CM Connect. If not, update the login email or Work/Professional email in CM Connect to match.
Create a new Google Skills account: If you do not have a Google Skills account, create one using the exact same email address associated with your CM Connect account.
Resolve duplicate accounts: Once the integration is live, logging in via Google Skills single sign-on may automatically create a duplicate CM Connect account if your emails did not match. If this happens, go to the Profile menu and select Request Merge to combine the accounts.
We’re here to help
Please visit the Certification Help Center and FAQ regarding these changes.
If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact Certification Support.
Thanks for choosing Google Cloud Certification.
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Hello Google Cloud Certification customer,
We're writing to inform you that Google Cloud Certification is integrating with Google Skills, which will simplify the certification renewal process. Starting July 7, 2026, you will access CM Connect by signing in with your Google Skills or Google Skills for Partners account. If you do not have a Google Skills account, you will be prompted to create one.
We’ve provided additional information below to help you understand this change and the steps required.
What you need to know
Key changes and benefits:
Tracking and visibility: Your exam history will be visible in your Google Skills account, providing visibility into which certifications are approaching expiration and how to renew them.
Renewal method: You can extend the validity period of your certification by completing designated courses and skill badges relevant to the exam role.
Qualified certification holders: Candidates holding any of the following certifications that expired on or after January 1, 2026, or are scheduled to become inactive by August 31, 2026, will receive a one-time extension until September 1, 2026.
Cloud Digital Leader
Associate Cloud Engineer
Professional Cloud Architect
Professional Data Engineer
Extension requirements: Qualifying certification holders can extend their expiration date by 12 months by completing specific skill badges and courses in Google Skills. To qualify, these badges and courses must be completed after August 31, 2025.
Future updates: We plan to add the Google Skills renewal option to the other certifications at a later date.
Alternative renewal option: Using Google Skills for renewal is optional. You may choose to renew any certification by taking the standard exam.
What you need to do
Action required:
Verify email alignment: To avoid access issues, confirm your Google Skills login email matches the email you're using in CM Connect. If not, update the login email or Work/Professional email in CM Connect to match.
Create a new Google Skills account: If you do not have a Google Skills account, create one using the exact same email address associated with your CM Connect account.
Resolve duplicate accounts: Once the integration is live, logging in via Google Skills single sign-on may automatically create a duplicate CM Connect account if your emails did not match. If this happens, go to the Profile menu and select Request Merge to combine the accounts.
We’re here to help
Please visit the Certification Help Center and FAQ regarding these changes.
If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact Certification Support.
Thanks for choosing Google Cloud Certification.[/quote]