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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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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
4.7

(1,699 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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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May 2025

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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.

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.

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.

Google Workspace Security

Google Workspace Security

Course 46 hours

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.

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.

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