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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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Flexible schedule
4 weeks at 10 hours a week
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4.7

(1,756 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
4 weeks at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
Earn a Certificate
With paid plans

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.

Skills you'll gain

Google Workspace, User Accounts, User Provisioning, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Data Management, Configuration Management, and Group Policy

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

Google Workspace, Document Management, Google Gemini, Email Automation, Automation, Service Management, Configuration Management, Scripting, Collaborative Software, Gmail, and Data Sharing

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

Data Governance, Data Management, Records Management, Data Loss Prevention, Data Import/Export, Google Workspace, Document Management, Information Management, Gmail, Data Storage, Data Security, System Configuration, Email Security, and Data Access
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.

Skills you'll gain

Google Workspace, Email Security, Application Security, Mobile Security, Security Management, Cloud Security, Continuous Monitoring, Security Controls, Data Security, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, and Multi-Factor Authentication

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

Google Workspace, Gmail, Email Security, Technical Support, Technical Communication, Cloud Storage, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Data Access, File Management, and Debugging

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