Professional Cloud Architect (PCA)

Google Cloud · Professional · $200

Designing, developing, and managing robust, secure, and dynamic solutions on Google Cloud.

Exam Code: PCA Fee: $200 Study: 60–120 hours Difficulty: 4/5 Validity: 2 years Focus: architecture Demand: 88/100 ↑ Salary Premium: +$20K/yr (est.)

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Cross-Cloud Closest Matches

Designing cloud solutions — high availability, scalability, security, and cost optimisation.

Microsoft

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

AZ-305

$16560–120h

AWS

Solutions Architect – Associate

SAA-C03

$15040–100h

Google Cloud

Professional Cloud Architect

PCA

$20060–120h

Role match is strong but levels differ. Microsoft AZ-305 is Expert-track (requires AZ-104 prerequisite). AWS SAA is Associate-level. Google PCA is Professional. AWS SAA is the most popular cloud cert globally.

For architects: AWS SAA is the fastest win. AZ-305 is the deepest. GCP PCA is the hardest.

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