The Google Skills Arcade Facilitator Program 2026 is officially returning, giving learners an exciting opportunity to build practical cloud skills, earn Google Cloud credentials, and collect Arcade + Bonus Points that contribute towards Google Skills Arcade prize tiers.

Whether you're new to Google Skills Arcade or returning as a Facilitator participant, this guide covers everything you need to know before registrations open—including important dates, the points system, milestones, and tips to maximize your progress.

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What is the Google Skills Arcade Facilitator Program?

The Google Skills Arcade Facilitator Program is a free learning campaign designed for technical practitioners of all experience levels.

Participants gain hands-on experience by completing Google Skills Arcade content across topics such as:

• AI Agents

• Application Development

• Big Data

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

• Cloud Computing

• Google Cloud Technologies

By completing Arcade Games and Skill Badges, participants earn Arcade Points. Completing Facilitator milestones also unlocks Bonus Arcade Points, helping participants reach higher Google Skills Arcade prize tiers faster.

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Important Dates

📅 Registration Opens

13 July 2026, 5:00 PM (GMT+5:30)

📅 Registration Closes

20 July 2026, 11:59 PM (GMT+5:30)

or earlier if all available seats are filled.

📅 Program Duration

13 July 2026 – 14 September 2026

Since enrolments are limited, it is recommended to register as early as possible.

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Before You Register

Before clicking the registration button, make sure you have completed these steps:

• Sign in with the Google account you plan to use throughout the program.

• Keep your Google Skills public profile URL ready.

• If you have a Facilitator Team referral code, enter it during registration. If not, you can still register and be assigned to a team later.

After successful registration, you'll receive an email within 24–48 hours containing instructions to activate your free credits pass, along with the program syllabus, FAQs, timelines, and other important information.

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Google Skills Arcade Facilitator Program Points System

The Facilitator Program follows the official Google Skills Arcade scoring rules.

Arcade Games

• 1 Arcade Game = 1 Arcade Point

Skill Badges

• Every 2 Skill Badge completions = 1 Arcade Point

In addition to Arcade Points, participants can earn Bonus Arcade Points by completing Facilitator milestones.

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Milestones Explained

🏆 Milestone 1

Complete:

• 6 Arcade Games

• 18 Skill Badges

You'll receive:

• 15 Arcade Points

• 5 Bonus Points

If you also complete the Bonus Milestone, your total becomes 30 points.

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🏆 Milestone 2

Complete:

• 8 Arcade Games

• 34 Skill Badges

You'll receive:

• 25 Arcade Points

• 15 Bonus Points

With the Bonus Milestone, you can earn 50 points.

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🏆 Milestone 3

Complete:

• 10 Arcade Games

• 50 Skill Badges

You'll receive:

• 35 Arcade Points

• 25 Bonus Points

With the Bonus Milestone, your total reaches 70 points.

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🏆 Ultimate Milestone

Complete:

• 12 Arcade Games

• 66 Skill Badges

You'll receive:

• 45 Arcade Points

• 35 Bonus Points

Complete the Bonus Milestone as well, and you can earn up to 90 total points.

Note: Only the highest milestone bonus is awarded. Bonus points from earlier milestones are not added together.

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Bonus Milestone

The 2026 program introduces a dedicated Bonus Milestone, allowing eligible participants to earn an additional 10 Bonus Arcade Points.

Google will announce the eligibility requirements and completion criteria separately during the program.

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Complete Arcade Games First

One of the most important recommendations from the program is to complete Arcade Games as soon as they become available each month.

Why?

• Arcade Games have limited seats.

• They refresh every month.

• Older games expire when the new month's games are released.

After completing the monthly Arcade Games, you can focus on Skill Badges to continue earning Arcade Points.

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Monthly Arcade Games

Each month includes six Arcade Games:

• Arcade Base Camp

• Arcade Adventure

• Arcade Voyage

• Arcade Trail

• Arcade Special Game

• New Arcade Game

Across the two-month Facilitator Program, participants can complete up to 18 Arcade Games, although only 12 games are required for the Ultimate Milestone.

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Track Your Progress with ArcadeHub

Keeping track of Arcade Games, Skill Badges, milestones, and Arcade Points manually can quickly become difficult.

To simplify the experience, ArcadeHub provides a free dashboard that helps participants:

• Calculate Arcade Points

• Track Skill Badge progress

• Monitor milestone eligibility

• Estimate prize tier progress

• Access Facilitator resources

• Stay updated throughout the season

🌐 ArcadeHub

https://arcadepoints.vercel.app/

🎓 Facilitator Program Guide

https://arcadepoints.vercel.app/facilitator-program

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Final Tips

• Register as soon as enrolments open.

• Complete Arcade Games before Skill Badges each month.

• Double-check your Google Skills profile URL before submitting the registration form.

• Add the official Google email address to your safe sender list.

• Monitor your progress regularly to stay on track for your desired milestone and prize tier.

The Google Skills Arcade Facilitator Program 2026 is a fantastic opportunity to build practical cloud skills while working toward Google Skills Arcade achievements. Planning your progress early can make the journey much smoother.

Best of luck, and happy learning!