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Google Cloud Innovators

The Innovators program gives developers and practitioners the latest updates, access to technologies and expertise, and exclusive benefits to build your skills on Google Cloud.

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Join Innovators

As you grow your cloud experience, the Google Cloud Innovators program is here to support you.
As an Innovator, you will receive invitations to hear from Google Cloud executives and Developer Advocates, roadmap presentations, and invitations to community events designed to help you learn faster and grow your skills.

Become a member

Invite-Only

Champion Innovators

Leaders nominated by Googlers for their contributions to the cloud community.

Innovators program benefits

	No Cost Google Cloud Innovators	Invite Only Champion Innovators
Core benefits
new Start each month with 35 learning credits on Google Cloud Skills Boost
Stay ahead of the curve on Google Cloud news with the Overwhelmed Person's Guide to Google Cloud, delivered directly to your inbox
Join live discussions, AMAs, and roadmap sessions to learn the latest directly from Googlers
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Premium benefits
Access to the entire 700+ on-demand training paths catalog on Google Cloud Skills Boost ($299/year retail value)
Google Cloud certification voucher (up to $200 retail value)
1-to-1 consultations with Google Cloud experts
Invite-Only benefits
Publication to the Champions Content Library
Opportunity to author original content to the Google Cloud Blog
Google Cloud Trusted Tester Program
Private Google Group and Discord for announcements and discussions
Exclusive Champions welcome package
"Recognized Member" status in Google Cloud Collective on Stack Overflow
Discount to select events*

Upcoming sessions for members

Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in AI with live and on-demand content selected for Innovators. Learn from experts, gain skills, and connect with other members of the community.

Innovators Live

Mid level (6 - 10 years)

December 4, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST

Scaling AI Inference with Hugging Face and Google Kubernetes Engine

Innovators Live

Mid level (6 - 10 years)

December 11, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PST

AI Powered Cortex and MDE

Featured Champions

Everyone is welcome to join the Google Cloud Innovators program - developers, students, cloud practitioners . . . any Google Cloud user. Champion Innovators are the few who rise above and inspire us all. Champion Innovators are nominated by Googlers. In the coming months we will be opening additional paths to membership.

Lawrenceville, GA, USA

Amy Russ

Cloud AI/ML

Kyiv, Ukraine

Nikita Galkin

Serverless App Development

Montreal, QC, Canada

Kiruthika

Cloud AI/ML

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Kaivalya Shah

Hybrid Multi-Cloud

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FAQs

What is the Google Cloud Innovators program?

The Innovators program is the program for all developers, technical practitioners, students, and users across Google Cloud - including Workspace - to support your personal and professional growth.

How do I join the Innovators program?

You can join the Innovators program by clicking the "Become Member" button above.

Who do I reach out to if I have questions?

You can send the team an e-mail at: [email protected]

How do I control what e-mails I receive?

You control the e-mails you receive from the Innovators program by visiting the My Community section of your Developer Profile and clicking "View Settings" for Google Cloud Innovators.

What if I opt out of the program emails?

You can opt out of the program emails and will remain a member of the program unless you explicitly leave the program.

How do I leave the Innovators program?

You can find a "Leave group" button by visiting the My Community section of your Developer Profile and clicking "View Settings" for Google Cloud Innovators.

What if I update or change the information in the fields required to join?

You can choose to update or remove any of those fields from your Developer Profile after you've joined the program without affecting your membership status.

How do I become a Google Cloud Community member?

Go to the Google Cloud Community, click the blue button in the top right, "Log in to ask a question," and then follow the steps to sign up. You can refer to this help article for additional details.

I'm a Google Cloud Innovator, but I don't see my avatar icon in the Google Cloud Community. What should I do?

Upon joining the Google Cloud Innovators program, please wait up to 24 business hours to see your verified status appear within the Community.
Still not seeing your verified status after 24 business hours? Reach out to [email protected].

Do I need to use the same email address in both communities?

Yes, in order for us to be able to badge you within the Google Cloud community, please use the same email address used to create your Developer Profile and sign up for Innovators.

Who is eligible for Google Cloud Skills Boost learning credits?

All Google Cloud Innovators members are eligible and start with 35 no-cost learning credits each month. These credits are refreshed each month and do not accumulate or carry over.
If you are also a monthly Skills Boost user, a Champion Innovator, or have access to Google Cloud Skills Boost for Organizations, you will continue to receive your existing premium learning benefits, including unlimited access to on-demand courses and labs through Google Cloud Skills Boost.

I am already a Google Cloud Skills Boost learner, can I still claim this offer?

Yes, even if you are already using Google Cloud Skills Boost, you can still claim the 35 no-cost learning credits as long as you are an active Innovators member. These credits are a separate benefit and will be added to your existing Skills Boost account once you redeem your learning credits by linking your Google Developer Profile.

How do I redeem my learning credits?

Step 1: Follow the link to log into Google Cloud Skills Boost with Google SSO using the same Google Account you used to become an Innovator.
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Step 2: When prompted to log into Google Cloud Skills Boost, allow access for Qwiklabs to read information from your Developer Profile.
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Step 3: Enjoy your learning credits