Associate Google Workspace Administrator

The Associate Google Workspace Administrator certification validates the ability to manage and configure Google Workspace for an organization. It targets IT administrators responsible for provisioning and managing users, groups, and devices, configuring security and compliance settings, and supporting end users across Workspace apps.

The exam covers four areas: Managing Google Workspace Users (20–25%), Managing and Securing Google Workspace Services (25–30%), Monitoring and Troubleshooting Google Workspace (20–25%), and Managing Business Continuity for Google Workspace (25–30%). Topics include the Google Admin console, user and group provisioning (including SAML SSO and directory sync), Gmail routing and spam settings, Drive sharing policies and DLP, Meet hardware and security, Google Vault for eDiscovery and archiving, endpoint management, and Workspace audit logs.

The Associate Google Workspace Administrator certification is the right credential for IT professionals supporting organizations that have migrated to or are moving to Google Workspace (formerly G Suite). It validates practical administration skills rather than conceptual knowledge and is valid for 3 years.

IT administrators and help desk professionals managing Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Meet) for organizations.

Prerequisites: 6+ months of experience administering Google Workspace in a professional environment.