About This Study Plan
This 90 days study plan breaks the CDL (Cloud Digital Leader) exam preparation into 3 focused study sessions with 3 actionable tasks. The plan covers all 5 exam domains — Digital Transformation with Google Cloud, Innovating with Data and Google Cloud, Infrastructure and Application Modernization, Google Cloud Security and Operations, Trust and Security with Google Cloud — ensuring complete coverage. Comprehensive preparation for complete beginners.
Prerequisites
- No prior cloud experience
- 30–60 minutes per day
Study Schedule
- What is cloud computing, Google Cloud overview, core services
- Compute, storage, data analytics, AI/ML services
- Security, compliance, practice exams, review
Study Tips
Explore the Google Cloud Console to see real services.
Recommended Google Cloud Study Resources
Supplement this study plan with Google Cloud Skills Boost, which provides structured learning paths aligned to each certification. The Google Cloud documentation is exceptionally detailed and frequently referenced in exam questions. Take advantage of the free $300 credit for new GCP accounts to build real projects during your study period.
Ready to Practice?
Put your study plan into action with CDL practice questions.