Google Cloud’s certification page for the Professional Agentic Architect now shows the general-availability (GA) exam. As of November 12, 2026, the page lists a 2-hour exam, a $200 registration fee (plus tax where applicable), English, 50 to 60 multiple-choice questions, online or onsite proctoring and a 1-year validity period, with a Register button. The beta notice that sat on the page through November 11 is gone. Google’s FAQ still gives the GA timing only as “mid-November”, and Google has not posted a dated announcement.
Who this affects
- Anyone who waited for GA: the Register button on the certification page is the way in. Google delivers the multiple-choice exam through Pearson, online or at a test center.
- Beta candidates who did not pass: Google’s FAQ says they can reattempt the exam once it is GA.
- Beta passers: nothing changes. Google’s FAQ gives you until December 31, 2026 to finish the two labs.
- Teams budgeting for it: $200 is Google’s standard professional-exam price. The beta cost $120.
What to do now
- Plan for two parts. Part 1 is the proctored multiple-choice exam. If you pass, CM Connect sends instructions for Part 2, a separate set of hands-on labs in Google Skills. Google says you must pass both to earn the credential.
- Expect a shorter sitting than the beta. The GA exam is 2 hours with 50 to 60 questions. The beta was a 3-hour exam. Google’s FAQ says official results arrive in 7 to 10 business days, and passers then have 2 months to complete the labs.
- Check the exam guide first. Google recommends 3+ years of hands-on cloud experience, including 1+ years building agentic solutions on Google Cloud. There are no prerequisites.
- Note the 1-year validity. Google says it is shorter than its other professional certifications because agentic AI changes quickly, and that a continuous education path will keep it active.
Our earlier note on the mid-November GA plan has the beta timeline. Still choosing an exam? See the agentic AI certification guide, compare prices in what AI certifications cost, or check every exam’s facts in the AI Certification Requirements Index.
Key dates
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| September 8 to 30, 2026 | Beta exam window (closed) |
| Late October 2026 | Beta multiple-choice results released in CM Connect |
| November 12, 2026 | Certification page shows the GA exam details and a Register button |
| 7 to 10 business days after your exam | Official GA results, per Google’s FAQ |
| 2 months after passing | Deadline to complete the required labs, per Google’s FAQ |
| December 31, 2026 | Deadline for beta passers to finish their labs |
Source
- Professional Agentic Architect certification page, Google Cloud (2 hours, $200, English, 50 to 60 questions, delivery, 1-year validity, recommended experience, two-part structure)
- Professional Agentic Architect FAQs, Google Cloud Certification Help (mid-November GA timing, results in 7 to 10 business days, 2 months for the labs, beta price and window, beta lab deadline, reattempts, validity)
- Google Cloud certification list (Agentic Architect listed under professional certifications)
Checked against the Google Cloud Professional Agentic Architect certification page, its FAQs and the Google Cloud certification list on November 12, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Google Professional Agentic Architect exam?
The certification page lists a 2-hour exam with 50 to 60 multiple-choice questions. The beta was a 3-hour exam with a larger question pool.
How much does the Google Agentic Architect exam cost?
$200 USD plus tax where applicable, the standard price for a Google Cloud professional exam. The beta cost $120.
Do I still have to complete the hands-on labs?
Yes. Google says the GA certification keeps the two-part structure: pass the proctored multiple-choice exam, then complete a separate set of labs in Google Skills within 2 months. You need both to earn the credential.
How long is the certification valid?
One year. Google says it is shorter than its other professional certifications because agentic AI changes quickly, and a continuous education path will help holders stay active.
