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World Congress 2024 • Aug 20, 2024 • Session details

The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills

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The half-life of technical skills is rapidly shrinking. Future-proof your developer career by earning verifiable Google Cloud Skill Badges that recruiters value over traditional degrees.

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The current landscape of cloud computing and AI skills

The rapid adoption of cloud and artificial intelligence technologies is creating a massive industry skills gap.

#2 about 3 min

High-paying roles driven by Google Cloud certifications

Industry research shows that Google Cloud certifications lead the market in top-paying technical roles.

#3 about 4 min

Building hands-on experience with Google Cloud skill badges

Microcredentials provide practical, real-world skills that employers trust and recognize during the hiring process.

#4 about 7 min

Unlocking free learning credits via Google Cloud Innovators

A live walkthrough demonstrates joining the Google Cloud Innovators program to redeem monthly learning credits.

#5 about 3 min

Exploring generative AI learning paths and hands-on labs

The Google Cloud Skills Boost platform offers interactive pathways for introductory and advanced artificial intelligence training.

#6 about 3 min

Showcasing technical competency with digital credential wallets

Leveraging earned digital badges in professional credential wallets signals in-demand expertise to recruiters.

#7 about 2 min

Real-world success stories of developers using skill badges

Technologists balance life constraints to pivot careers and better serve customers through continuous learning.

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Expanding open source participation through cloud developer environments

Stormy Peters · World Congress 2023

1:29 min

Recommended community resources for cloud engineers

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