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Associate Google Workspace Administrator Online Training

This associate-level course prepares you for the Google Workspace Administrator certification exam. IT support specialists and junior sysadmins will learn to manage users, configure apps like Gmail and Drive, and apply data and security policies across Google services. Build real, job-ready admin skills in the Google ecosystem.

Updated March 2026

26Skills
178Videos
22h 41mTotal
178 videos22h 41m

Who This Course Is For

This course is for IT professionals who manage Google Workspace environments and want to validate their skills or aspiring cloud administrators who want to get their foot in the door. This training helps you prepare for the associate-level Google Workspace Administrator certification exam with practical, job-ready knowledge. 

Skills Your Team Will Gain

  • [
  • 'Manage user accounts and organizational units in Google Workspace',
  • 'Configure Gmail, Google Drive, and other app settings',
  • 'Use Google Vault for data retention and eDiscovery',
  • 'Create and enforce security and access control policies',
  • 'Manage Chrome browser and mobile device settings',
  • 'Troubleshoot Google Workspace issues using admin support tools'
  • ]

Course Curriculum

  • Premium skill.Initial Setup and Configuration49m
  • Premium skill.Setting Up Gmail Security and Deliverability52m
  • Premium skill.Local User Account Life Cycles56m
  • Premium skill.External Account Management47m
  • Premium skill.Organizational Units53m
  • Premium skill.Managing Groups48m
  • Premium skill.Managing Buildings and Resources54m
  • Premium skill.Configuring Gmail App1h 6m
  • Premium skill.Configuring Google Drive1h 5m
  • Premium skill.Google Calendar Configuration and Management59m
  • Premium skill.Configuring Google Meet50m
  • Premium skill.Configuring Google Chat48m
  • Premium skill.Gemini for Google Workspace Deployment44m
  • Premium skill.Supporting Workspace Development58m
  • Premium skill.Using Google Vault49m
  • Premium skill.Data Loss Prevention (DLP)52m
  • Premium skill.Google Drive Trust Rules49m
  • Premium skill.Data Storage and Export Configuration44m
  • Premium skill.Data Classification53m
  • Premium skill.Securing User Access60m
  • Premium skill.Security Risks and Events48m
  • Premium skill.Enabling Additional Workspace Applications49m
  • Premium skill.Managing Mobile Devices50m
  • Premium skill.Managing Chrome Browsers46m
  • Premium skill.Troubleshooting Common Issues1h 1m
  • Premium skill.Diagnosing and Getting Support49m

Certification

Associate Google Workspace Administrator

The Associate Google Workspace Administrator certification validates the skills and knowledge required to manage and configure Google Workspace environments. It is ideal for IT professionals who are responsible for managing Google Workspace applicati...

Level ProfessionalDifficulty BeginnerCost $125 USD
Google Workspace managementUser account managementSecurity configurationTroubleshooting
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For IT leaders

What IT leaders need to know before assigning this course

Organizations standardizing on Google Workspace need consistent administration practices for identity, collaboration, data protection, and support. This Associate Google Workspace Administrator training helps IT Directors build a baseline for IT Practitioners who manage users, Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Meet, Chat, Vault, DLP, mobile devices, Chrome browsers, and common support issues.

At about 23 hours per learner, the course fits onboarding plans for new Workspace admins or structured upskilling for help desk and systems teams taking on more SaaS administration. It is beginner-focused, but broad enough for Team Leads who need consistent procedures across user lifecycle management, organizational units, groups, security events, exports, and app configuration. For change management, assign it before policy changes or Workspace migrations so admins understand the administrative surfaces before enforcing new controls. CBT Nuggets Playlists can sequence the rollout, and Team Reporting helps Training Managers track completion across the team.

Team Impact

How this training helps your team succeed

IT teams complete this training to reduce ad hoc Google Workspace administration and create repeatable operating practices across collaboration, security, and support.

  • Safer account operations: Admins practice the concepts behind local and external account management, organizational units, groups, and secure user access so joiner/mover/leaver workflows are handled consistently.
  • Stronger email and collaboration controls: Teams build working knowledge of Gmail security and deliverability, Drive configuration, Calendar, Meet, Chat, and resource management to reduce avoidable user disruption.
  • Better audit and data readiness: Coverage of Google Vault, DLP, Drive trust rules, data export, storage configuration, and data classification supports retention, investigation, and information-protection processes.
  • Faster frontline troubleshooting: Admins review common Workspace issues, diagnostic paths, and when to get support, helping reduce escalations and time spent searching for fixes.

After completion

Knowledge & ability your team will gain

Knowledge

  • Core Google Workspace setup and configuration concepts for an administrator role
  • How user account lifecycles, external accounts, organizational units, and groups fit together
  • Gmail security, deliverability, and app configuration considerations
  • Administration areas for Drive, Calendar, Meet, Chat, buildings, and resources
  • Workspace data governance concepts including Vault, DLP, trust rules, exports, storage, and classification
  • Security, device, Chrome browser, troubleshooting, and support workflows covered in the course

Ability

  • Configure and manage common Google Workspace administrative settings with a consistent team approach
  • Support user onboarding, access changes, and account lifecycle tasks
  • Apply collaboration app settings across Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Meet, and Chat
  • Help enforce data protection practices using Vault, DLP, Drive trust rules, and classification features
  • Manage mobile devices and Chrome browsers within the Workspace administration scope
  • Diagnose common issues and follow support paths when escalation is required

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