Google Cloud Arcade Facilitator Program 2026
Join the Facilitator Program 2026! Build expertise in Google Cloud, AI agents, cloud application development, big data analytics, AI/ML, and generative AI. Complete hands-on labs, earn Google Cloud credentials, collect Arcade Points, and qualify for rewards and exclusive benefits.
Facilitator Referral Code
GCAF26-IN-JYV-RMMUse this exclusive referral code in the User Enrollment Form to join our Facilitator Team & get our guidance to reach Ultimate Milestone in the program!
Key Dates
Registration Opens
July 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM GMT+5:30
Program Ends
September 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM GMT+5:30
Program Highlights
- No-cost gaming campaign
- Learn in-demand cloud skills
- Earn digital badges & points
- Claim swag & Google Cloud goodies
Registration Status
Registration opens on July 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM GMT+5:30
Form filling guide - Coming soon
Points System
For the badges and milestones that you complete in the Facilitator program, you will earn several
Game Badges
Each Game badge awards 1 Arcade Point. Every month, 6 new Arcade Games are released, giving you multiple opportunities to earn points throughout the Facilitator Program.
Note: Although up to 18 Game Badges can be completed during the program, only 12 game completions count towards the Ultimate Milestone.
Skill Badges
Every 2 Skill Badge completions earn you 1 Arcade Point. Complete badges from the Google Cloud Skills Boost catalog to build practical cloud and AI skills while progressing through the Facilitator milestones.
View the complete Skill Badge list →
Bonus Milestone (NEW)
Earn an extra 10 Bonus Points by completing the new Bonus Milestone. You'll build your first AI Agentusing Google Cloud and Vertex AI after meeting the eligibility requirements.
Requirements: Be enrolled in the Facilitator Program, earn the GEAR badge, complete Milestone #1, finish the required GEAR Skill Badges, build your AI Agent, and submit your project for verification.
Read the complete Bonus Milestone guide →
Important Note
Earning any of the milestones below does NOT make you eligible for any swags/prizes. In the facilitator program, you are mainly just earning Bonus points that you can accumulate and add to your Arcade points to reach the actual Skills Boost Arcade Player achievements and thus become eligible for swags/prizes.
Program Milestones
Complete various milestones to earn bonus points and track your progress through the Facilitator Program.
Milestone 1
Foundation Level
Requirements:
- Complete 6 Arcade Games
- Complete 18 Skill Badges
- Complete Bonus Milestone (NEW)
Points Breakdown:
Milestone 2
Intermediate Level
Requirements:
- Complete 8 Arcade Games
- Complete 34 Skill Badges
- Complete bonus milestone (NEW)
Points Breakdown:
Milestone 3
Advanced Level
Requirements:
- Complete 10 Arcade Games
- Complete 50 Skill Badges
- Complete bonus milestone (NEW)
Points Breakdown:
Ultimate Milestone
Master Level
Requirements:
- Complete ALL 12 Arcade Games
- Complete 66 Skill Badges
- Complete bonus milestone (NEW)