A Google Workspace Administrator uses tools in the Google Admin console to manage users, resources, core Google Workspace services, data governance, and security. They also troubleshoot common issues with Google Workspace products. This on-demand learning path provides real-world, hands-on experience with Google Cloud technologies that are essential to administering Google Workspace at your organization. Once you’ve completed these courses, check out the Associate Google Workspace Administrator certification to take the next steps in your learning journey.
Google Professional Workspace Administrator Professional Certificate
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Google Professional Workspace Administrator Professional Certificate
Google Workspace Administrator. Launch your career as a Google Workspace Administrator by learning the fundamental skills to administer Google Workspace for your organization
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What you'll learn
Provision and manage Google Workspace accounts and resources.
Manage Google Workspace groups and services including Gemini, Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Meet, Chat, and Docs.
Use Google Workspace tools such as labels, Google Vault, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to classify and safeguard your organization’s data.
Manage and configure Google Workspace security and compliance.
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Professional Certificate - 5 course series
What you'll learn
Provision, manage, and secure user access in Google Workspace.
Configure Organizational Units (OUs) for organizational structure and admin delegation in Google Workspace.
Create, manage, and organize Google Groups to enhance communication and collaboration.
Configure domains, optimize storage, and manage licenses in Google Workspace.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Google Workspace
Category: User Provisioning
Category: User Accounts
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Security Management
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Data Management
What you'll learn
Enable and disable Google Workspace services for specific groups within an organization.
Configure common settings for Google Workspace core services such as Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Meet, Chat, and Docs.
Deploy and manage Gemini within your Google Workspace environment.
Describe how AppSheet and Apps Script can automate tasks and extend the functionality of Google Workspace applications.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Google Workspace
Category: File Management
Category: Document Management
Category: Gmail
Category: Service Management
Category: Collaborative Software
Category: Data Sharing
Category: Automation
Category: Data Storage
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Scripting
What you'll learn
Safeguard sensitive data within Gmail by configuring and managing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) rules.
Manage data retention, preservation, and retrieval with Google Vault.
Configure data export and storage location settings within your Google Workspace environment to meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
Classify data within Google Drive and Gmail using labels.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Data Governance
Category: Records Management
Category: Data Loss Prevention
Category: Data Import/Export
Category: Data Management
Category: Google Workspace
Category: Data Security
Category: Email Security
Category: Data Storage
Category: Document Management
Category: System Configuration
Category: Gmail
Category: Data Access
Category: Information Management
What you'll learn
Configure Google Workspace security settings to enforce strong authentication, manage user access controls, and protect against unauthorized access.
Use Google Workspace security tools to proactively identify, analyze, and respond to security risks.
Manage third-party application access and deployment within your Google Workspace environment.
Manage mobile devices within Google Workspace to ensure security, compliance, and productivity.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Email Security
Category: Google Workspace
Category: Security Management
Category: Mobile Security
Category: Application Security
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Continuous Monitoring
Category: Data Security
Category: Multi-Factor Authentication
Category: Security Controls
Category: Authentications
What you'll learn
Diagnose and resolve common Google Calendar syncing and sharing issues.
Diagnose and resolve email delivery issues within Google Workspace.
Resolve common Google Drive access, synchronization, and data recovery issues.
Analyze audit logs to troubleshoot security-related issues within Google Workspace.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Google Workspace
Category: File Management
Category: Gmail
Category: Email Security
Category: Technical Communication
Category: Help Desk Support
Category: Technical Support
Category: Data Access
Category: Event Monitoring
Category: Debugging
Category: Security Controls
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Systems Administration
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Frequently asked questions
This specialization is designed to be completed in 5 weeks at approximately 5 hours per week.
This learning path presumes a foundational understanding of IT support and administration.
Yes, courses should be completed in this order: Google Workspace User and Resource Management, Google Workspace Core Services, Google Workspace Data Governance, Google Workspace Security, and Google Workspace Troubleshooting.
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