Understand the certification
认证概述
Google Cloud Certified - Cloud Digital Leader (CDL) 是 Google Cloud 的入门级认证，面向希望了解云计算和 Google Cloud 如何帮助组织实现数字化转型的人员。
考试领域
- Digital Transformation with Google Cloud（数字化转型）— 17%
- Innovating with Data and Google Cloud（数据与 Google Cloud）— 19%
- Infrastructure and Application Modernization（基础设施现代化）— 23%
- Google Cloud Security and Operations（安全与运维）— 21%
- AI and Machine Learning（AI/ML）— 20%
适合人群
- 云计算初学者和业务决策者
- IT 管理者和项目经理
- 销售和市场人员希望了解云技术
- 准备进阶 Google Cloud Associate 认证的人员
Exam at a glance
- Exam code
- CDL
- Provider
- GCP
- Format
- Single choice / Multiple select
- Language
- English / 日本語
- Validity
- 3 years
- Exam fee
- $99
Skills in focus
Learning outcomes
- 获得 Google Cloud 官方 CDL 入门认证
- 理解云计算与数字化转型核心概念
- 掌握 Google Cloud 核心产品和服务
- 了解 AI/ML 在企业中的应用场景
- 为 GCP Associate Cloud Engineer 认证打下基础
Who this is for
- 云计算初学者和业务决策者
- IT 管理者和项目经理
- 销售和市场人员希望了解 Google Cloud
- 准备进阶 GCP Associate 认证的人员
- 希望了解数字化转型的企业管理者
Before you start
- 无特定技术背景要求
- 对云计算概念有基本兴趣
- 建议了解基本的 IT 术语
- 有企业 IT 环境使用经验更佳
What the exam tests
17%Digital Transformation with Google Cloud
Digital Transformation with Google Cloud
19%Innovating with Data and Google Cloud
Innovating with Data and Google Cloud
23%Infrastructure and Application Modernization
Infrastructure and Application Modernization
21%Google Cloud Security and Operations
Google Cloud Security and Operations
20%AI and Machine Learning
AI and Machine Learning
Your learning path
7 chapters
Plan your preparation
- Learning hours
- 20h
- With relevant experience
- 2-3 weeks
- Starting from scratch
- 4-6 weeks
- Daily study
- 1-2h
Included in your preparation
- 7 个系统化学习章节，覆盖考试 5 大领域
- 50+ 精选练习题，每题附详细解析
- 仿真模拟考试（50 题/90 分钟）
- 错题本 + 智能复习，薄弱环节针对性突破
- 学习进度可视化追踪
- 同步 Google Cloud 官方最新考纲
Preparation tips
- 55 题 90 分钟，平均每题 2 分钟，合理分配时间
- 及格分 70/100，不确定的题先标记跳过，回头再做
- 排除法非常有用 — 先排掉明显错误的选项，剩下的再分析
- 多选题会告诉你选几个，仔细看题目要求
Common mistakes
- 没有读完所有选项就选答案 — 题目经常有"最佳"答案和"正确但不最佳"的干扰项
- 备考只刷题不理解原理 — 考试场景题需要理解底层概念
- 忽略时间管理 — 在难题上卡太久，导致后面简单题没时间做
Before you register
What does the AI/ML domain (20%) cover on the CDL exam? Do I need a technical background?
No programming or algorithm background is needed. The AI/ML section tests conceptual understanding: supervised vs unsupervised learning, basic use cases for Vertex AI and AutoML, applications of pre-trained APIs (Vision API, Natural Language API), and basic concepts of Generative AI. The focus is on "when to use AI/ML" rather than "how to implement it."
What does the "Digital Transformation" domain cover? Is it technical?
This domain (17%) takes a business perspective: why organizations move to the cloud (cost optimization, flexible scaling, accelerated innovation), differences between IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) concepts, and Google Cloud's sustainability commitments. It does not involve hands-on technical skills but requires understanding how cloud computing helps businesses transform and innovate.
The CDL exam costs only $99 — is it worth getting?
CDL is an official Google Cloud certification that is recognized on resumes. As a foundational certification, it is well-suited for non-technical roles (product managers, sales, executives) to demonstrate cloud literacy. For technical roles, CDL serves primarily as a stepping stone to Associate Cloud Engineer (ACE) or Professional certifications. CDL is valid for 3 years, the longest validity among all GCP certifications.
"Infrastructure and Application Modernization" (23%) is the largest domain — what should I focus on?
Key focus areas include: choosing between VMs (Compute Engine), containers (GKE), and serverless (Cloud Run/Cloud Functions), hybrid and multi-cloud concepts (Anthos), application modernization strategies (Rehost, Replatform, Refactor), and the business value of API management (Apigee). Questions emphasize understanding "when to use which approach" rather than implementation details.
Should I take CDL or AWS Cloud Practitioner first?
Both are entry-level cloud certifications. AWS Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) has 65 questions in 90 minutes for $100; CDL has 50-60 questions in 90 minutes for $99 — similar difficulty and cost. Choose based on your career direction: take CDL if your target companies primarily use GCP, or CLF if they use AWS. If unsure, AWS CLF has slightly higher market recognition, but CDL also has a 3-year validity. Both require about 2-4 weeks of preparation.
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