Professional Google Workspace Administrator

A Professional Google Workspace Administrator transforms business objectives into tangible Google Workspace configurations, policies, and security practices as they relate to users, content, and integrations. Through their understanding of their organization's infrastructure, Google Workspace Administrators let people work together, communicate, and access data in a secure and efficient manner. Operating with an engineering and solutions mindset, Google Workspace Administrators use tools, programming languages, and APIs to automate workflows, educate end users, and increase operational efficiency while they advocate for Google Workspace and its toolset.

Related job roles: IT systems administrator, cloud solutions engineer, collaboration engineer, systems engineer

The Professional Google Workspace Administrator exam assesses your ability to:

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About this certification exam

Length: 2 hours

Registration fee: $200 (plus tax where applicable)

Languages: English, Japanese

Exam format: 50-60 multiple choice and multiple select questions

Exam Delivery Method:

a) Take the online-proctored exam from a remote location. Review the online testing requirements.

b) Take the onsite-proctored exam at a testing center. Locate a test center near you.

Prerequisites: None

Recommended experience: 3+ years of industry experience including 1+ year Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) administration experience.

Certification Renewal / Recertification: Candidates must recertify in order to maintain their certification status. Unless explicitly stated in the detailed exam descriptions, all Google Cloud certifications are valid for two years from the date of certification. Recertification is accomplished by retaking the exam during the recertification eligibility time period and achieving a passing score. You may attempt recertification starting 60 days prior to your certification expiration date.