Google Cloud - Associate Data Practitioner

Here’s an overview of the Google Cloud Associate Data Practitioner role and certification — what it is, who it’s for, what it covers, and how it fits into Google’s certification framework.What is the Associate Data PractitionerIt is an Associate-level certification from Google Cloud.It is designed for professionals who secure and manage data on Google Cloud, working with data ingestion, transformation, pipelines, analysis, ML, and visualization.Candidates should have a basic understanding of cloud computing concepts such as IaaS, PaaS, SaaS.Skills and ResponsibilitiesThe certification examines you on your ability to perform tasks in these domains:Preparation and Ingestion.Prepare and ingest data into appropriate storage or processing systems (batch / streaming). Data Analysis and Presentation Analyze, visualize, present data; use tools such as BigQuery, dashboards, ML for insight.Orchestrate Data Pipelines Design, monitor, schedule, and manage pipelines (data workflows) for moving & transforming data. Data Management Govern, secure, manage lifecycle, compliance, policies, encryption.Intended learners:People who are beginning or early in their data careers (e.g. analysts, junior data engineers, IT staff moving toward data roles).Those who want a strong foundation in Google Cloud’s data services before moving to more advanced / professional certifications like Data Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer.