The Google Developer Program offers a range of benefits to support you at every stage, from learning new skills to building and deploying innovative applications. This FAQ outlines the key benefits available in the Standard and Premium memberships.
Standard membership is available at no cost and provides a solid foundation for your growth. Premium membership (priced at $299/year) takes it to the next level, offering enhanced resources and exclusive opportunities to accelerate your development journey. Dive in and discover how the Google Developer Program can empower you to reach your full potential!
Standard benefits
Gemini in developer documentation and tools
What is this benefit?
As a member of the Google Developer Program, you gain access to AI tools like Side Panel Chat, Code Explain, and Search Summaries that help you get answers to your technical questions. These tools are available on a number of Google's developer sites like developers.google.com and firebase.google.com. For details, check out the AI features FAQ.
Additionally, you can access Gemini in Android Studio to generate code, find relevant resources, and learn best practices.
Additional IDX workspaces
How do I access the additional IDX workspaces?
This benefit increases your default from one IDX workspace to five workspaces. Go to idx.google.com to open the Project IDX interface. Once logged in, you can create a new workspace to start developing your project.
Cloud learning
How do I get the 35 credits for Google Cloud Skills Boost?
This benefit is for members of the Google Cloud Innovators community. You can join this community in the My Communities & Programs page.
Save progress and collections
What is this benefit?
The Saved Pages feature lets you bookmark pages across Google developer sites and quickly access them at a later date. You can organize your saved pages into customized collections and receive notifications when your saved content is updated.
Early access to new products and features
How do I get early access to new products and features?
Available private preview programs are listed in the My Communities & Programs page.
Unlock badges
Where can I learn about earning badges?
See the help page on Badges.
Premium benefits
General questions
Where can I purchase the Google Developer Program premium membership?
Go to the Plans & Pricing page.
Where can I find my premium benefits?
After you've purchased the premium membership, you can find all of your benefits on your Google Developer Program dashboard.
Where can I get assistance redeeming my Google Developer Program premium benefits?
For assistance related to your Google Developer Program premium benefits, contact gdp-premium-support@google.com.
I didn't use all of my benefits this year. Do they roll over into the next year?
No, benefits for your current year's paid membership expire and don't roll over into the next year's paid membership.
$500 Google Cloud credit each year
Are there any restrictions using the Google Cloud credits?
Details regarding restrictions to the Google Cloud credits can be found at Discount Exclusions.
How do I apply the Google Cloud credit to my account?
Get your credit promotion code from your Google Developer Program dashboard. Then navigate to console.cloud.google.com/billing/redeem, paste the code, and select the billing account to apply the credit to. The credit can only be applied to a single billing account.
Which Google Cloud products can the credit be applied to?
You can apply the Google Cloud credit to usage of all Google Cloud products including Firebase, the Gemini API, and the Google Maps API.
I have credits remaining at the end of my subscription year. Can I roll them over to the next year?
No. Unused Google Cloud credits expire at the end of the year, and a fresh $500 credit is granted upon subscription renewal.
Unlimited access to Google Cloud Skills Boost
How do I get unlimited access to Google Cloud Skills Boost?
Go to www.cloudskillsboost.google and sign in using the same email address as your Google Developer Program premium paid membership. You can verify your paid membership and email address in your Account Settings.
1 Google Cloud certification voucher each year
How do I get the certification voucher?
The certification voucher code can be found in your Google Developer Program dashboard.
$500 Google Cloud credit bonus opportunity
I have earned a Google Cloud certification. How do I request the $500 Google Cloud credit?
Send a copy of your certification to gdp-premium-support@google.com. Allow five business days for the benefit to be granted. You will be given a promotion code to use at console.cloud.google.com/billing/redeem.
Consultations with Google Cloud experts
How do I book a consultation?
In your Google Developer Program dashboard, this benefit card will link to an appointment calendar.
What are the time limit restrictions?
You can book one 1-hour session or two 30-min sessions each year.
What topics are covered in the consultations?
The following topics are covered in the consultations:
- AI/ML
- Android
- Data Analytics
- Firebase Build for Android
- Firebase Run for Android
- Hybrid Multi-Cloud (specific products supported)
- Modern Architecture
- Open Source
- Security & Networking
- Serverless App Mod
- Storage
- Workspace
What languages are the consultations available?
The following languages are available for consultations:
- Arabic
- Bahasa
- Cantonese
- Chinese
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Mandarin
- Norwegian
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Thai
- Turkish
- Vietnamese