Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer vs CEH
Which certification is right for your career? Here's the full breakdown.
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer
ACE
Google Cloud's associate-level certification covering deploying, monitoring, and managing applications on Google Cloud Platform.
Full guide →EC-Council
CEH
CEH v13
Certified Ethical Hacker — offensive security certification covering penetration testing methodologies and hacking tools.
Full guide →Side-by-side comparison
| Category | Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer | CEH |
|---|---|---|
| Exam cost | ✓$200 USD | $1199 USD |
| Avg salary uplift | ✓+$16,000/yr | +$15,000/yr |
| Exam duration | 120 min | 240 min |
| Renewal period | Every 2 years | Every 3 years |
| Issued by | Google Cloud | EC-Council |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer — Prerequisites
6 months Google Cloud hands-on experience recommended
CEH — Prerequisites
2 years IT security experience or EC-Council official training
Get Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer if…
- •You have 2–3 years of IT experience and want to specialise
- •You want a +$16,000/yr salary boost
- •You prefer credentials from Google Cloud
Get CEH if…
- •You have 2–3 years of IT experience and want to specialise
- •You want a +$15,000/yr salary boost
- •You prefer credentials from EC-Council
Best Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer courses
Best CEH courses
Frequently asked questions
Is Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer harder than CEH?
Both Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer and CEH are rated intermediate difficulty.
Which pays more — Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer or CEH?
Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer has an average salary uplift of +$16,000/yr, while CEH has +$15,000/yr. Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer has the higher salary impact.
Which should I get first — Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer or CEH?
Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer is the better starting point — it's rated intermediate and costs less. Use it as a stepping stone toward CEH.