GCP•Professional•Professional Cloud Network Engineer

Professional Cloud Network Engineer

Implement and manage network architectures in Google Cloud. Leverage networking technologies and experience with hybrid and multi-cloud architectures. Design, plan, and prototype Google Cloud network solutions.

Note: This syllabus summary was last updated in November 2025. For the most current and detailed syllabus information, please visit the official certification provider's website.

Exam Summary

TIME

120

Minutes

TOTAL

Questions

PRICE

$200

USD

VALID

Years

PASS

70%

Required

Prerequisites (Optional)

Recommended experience before taking this exam

3+ years of industry experience
1+ year designing and managing network solutions using Google Cloud

Exam Domains & Topics

Domain 1

26%

Design, Plan, and Prototype a Google Cloud Network

Design an overall network architecture

Design a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

Design network services for applications

Design hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity

Plan for capacity and cost optimization

Design network security architecture

Domain 2

20%

Implement a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Instances

Configure VPCs and subnets

Configure routing

Configure firewall rules

Implement VPC peering and Shared VPC

Configure Private Service Connect

Configure Cloud NAT

Domain 3

20%

Configure Network Services

Configure load balancers (Application, Network, Internal)

Configure Cloud CDN

Configure Cloud DNS

Enable Private Google Access and Private Service Connect

Configure Traffic Director

Configure SSL certificates

Domain 4

16%

Implement Hybrid Connectivity

Configure Cloud VPN

Configure Cloud Interconnect (Dedicated and Partner)

Configure BGP routing

Design and implement hybrid architectures

Configure HA VPN

Domain 5

18%

Manage, Monitor, and Optimize Network Operations

Configure logging and monitoring

Implement Network Intelligence Center

Configure packet mirroring

Troubleshoot network issues

Optimize network performance

Implement network security best practices

GCP•Professional•Professional Cloud Network Engineer

Professional Cloud Network Engineer

Note: This syllabus summary was last updated in November 2025. For the most current and detailed syllabus information, please visit the official certification provider's website.

Exam Summary

TIME

120

Minutes

TOTAL

Questions

PRICE

$200

USD

VALID

Years

PASS

70%

Required

Prerequisites (Optional)

Recommended experience before taking this exam

3+ years of industry experience
1+ year designing and managing network solutions using Google Cloud

Exam Domains & Topics

Domain 1

26%

Design, Plan, and Prototype a Google Cloud Network

Design an overall network architecture

Design a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

Design network services for applications

Design hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity

Plan for capacity and cost optimization

Design network security architecture

Domain 2

20%

Implement a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Instances

Configure VPCs and subnets

Configure routing

Configure firewall rules

Implement VPC peering and Shared VPC

Configure Private Service Connect

Configure Cloud NAT

Domain 3

20%

Configure Network Services

Configure load balancers (Application, Network, Internal)

Configure Cloud CDN

Configure Cloud DNS

Enable Private Google Access and Private Service Connect

Configure Traffic Director

Configure SSL certificates

Domain 4

16%

Implement Hybrid Connectivity

Configure Cloud VPN

Configure Cloud Interconnect (Dedicated and Partner)

Configure BGP routing

Design and implement hybrid architectures

Configure HA VPN

Domain 5

18%

Manage, Monitor, and Optimize Network Operations

Configure logging and monitoring

Implement Network Intelligence Center

Configure packet mirroring

Troubleshoot network issues

Optimize network performance

Implement network security best practices

Professional Cloud Network Engineer

Exam Summary

Prerequisites (Optional)

Exam Domains & Topics

Design, Plan, and Prototype a Google Cloud Network

Implement a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Instances

Configure Network Services

Implement Hybrid Connectivity

Manage, Monitor, and Optimize Network Operations

Cloud Practice Test

Professional Cloud Network Engineer

Exam Summary

Prerequisites (Optional)

Exam Domains & Topics

Design, Plan, and Prototype a Google Cloud Network

Implement a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Instances

Configure Network Services

Implement Hybrid Connectivity

Manage, Monitor, and Optimize Network Operations