Associate Google Workspace Administrator focuses on validating the practical skills needed to manage and support organizations using Google Workspace. This role emphasizes day-to-day administration, ensuring users can collaborate effectively through Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Meet, and other core services. The certification is designed for professionals who handle routine tasks such as account setup, service configuration, and basic troubleshooting while aligning operations with organizational needs.The certification covers core Google Workspace services in depth, highlighting how each tool supports productivity and collaboration. Administrators learn how Gmail routing, Drive sharing permissions, Calendar scheduling, and Google Meet settings work together in real-world environments. Understanding these services enables administrators to optimize workflows, reduce friction for users, and maintain consistent experiences across teams.User and resource management is a central responsibility, requiring administrators to create and manage user accounts, groups, and organizational units. This includes assigning licenses, configuring user access, and managing shared resources like rooms and equipment. Effective management ensures scalability as organizations grow and helps maintain order and clarity in permissions and access control.Security and compliance basics are essential to protecting organizational data within Google Workspace. Administrators apply fundamental security settings such as password policies, two-step verification, and data sharing restrictions. They also gain awareness of compliance needs, learning how to support data retention, audits, and basic eDiscovery requirements to meet internal and regulatory expectations.Administration tools and best practices enable efficient and reliable system management. The Admin console serves as the primary interface for monitoring usage, configuring services, and resolving issues. Best practices include documenting changes, applying least-
What you'll learn
manage user accounts and groups
configure Google Workspace services
apply security settings and compliance measures
monitor usage through the Admin console
Course objectives
validate practical skills for Google Workspace administration
ensure user collaboration through core Google services