Preparing for Your Google Workspace Administrator Journey from Coursera

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Introduction

Welcome to Preparing for Your Google Workspace Administrator Journey.

Managing Objects

In this module, you’ll explore considerations for managing objects in Google Workspace. You'll assess your knowledge in this section using diagnostic questions. Based on the topics you identify, you’ll add resources to your study plan.

Configuring Services

In this module, you’ll explore considerations for configuring services in Google Workspace. You'll assess your knowledge in this section using diagnostic questions. Based on the topics you identify, you’ll add resources to your study plan.

Troubleshooting

In this module, you’ll explore how the Professional Google Workspace Administrator plays a key role in troubleshooting issues. You'll assess your knowledge in this section using diagnostic questions. Based on the topics you identify, you’ll add resources to your study plan.

Data Access and Authentication

In this module, you’ll explore the Professional Google Workspace Administrator’s role in managing devices, Gmail DLP, third-party apps, and user authentication. You'll assess your knowledge in this section using diagnostic questions. Based on the topics you identify, you’ll add resources to your study plan.

Supporting Business Initiatives

In this module, you’ll explore the Professional Google Workspace Administrator’s role in supporting business initiatives through a range of tasks, including using Vault, reporting, and data import and export. You'll assess your knowledge in this section using diagnostic questions. Based on the topics you identify, you’ll add resources to your study plan.

Your Next Steps

In this module, you will finish creating your study plan.

Course Resources

This module provides a single location for course readings.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Learners will have a personalized workbook that will guide them through the rest of their certification readiness journey

Helps learners prepare for the Google Workspace Administrator certification

Covers a comprehensive range of topics aligned with the certification exam

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Preparing for Your Google Workspace Administrator Journey with these activities:

Review Google Cloud Platform Services

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Reviews topics that will be covered in the Google Workspace Administrator Certification exam, like configuring Google Workspace services.

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Start by reading the provided course materials on managing Google Cloud Platform services.
Review Google's documentation on their services, such as Gmail, Drive, and Calendar.
Take practice exams or quizzes to test your knowledge of Google Workspace services.

Complete Google Workspace Administrator Certification Training Course

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Provides a comprehensive overview of the topics covered on the Google Workspace Administrator Certification exam.

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Enroll in the Google Workspace Administrator Certification Training Course offered by Coursera.
Complete the course modules and watch the video lectures.
Take the practice exams and quizzes to test your understanding of the material.

Create a Study Plan

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Helps you organize your study materials and track your progress as you prepare for the Google Workspace Administrator Certification exam.

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Gather your study materials, including the course syllabus, practice exams, and any other relevant resources.
Create a schedule for your study sessions and stick to it as much as possible.
Break down the material into smaller, more manageable chunks.
Take breaks throughout your study sessions to avoid burnout.
Reward yourself for completing your study goals.

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Attend Google Workspace User Group Meetings

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Provides an opportunity to connect with other Google Workspace users and administrators, ask questions, and learn from their experiences.

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Find a Google Workspace User Group in your area.
Attend the group's meetings and participate in discussions.
Network with other members and exchange contact information.

Read 'Google Workspace Administration' by Daniel Golding

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Provides a comprehensive overview of Google Workspace administration, including topics such as managing users, configuring services, and troubleshooting issues.

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Purchase or borrow a copy of 'Google Workspace Administration' by Daniel Golding.
Read the book and take notes on the key concepts.
Complete the practice exercises at the end of each chapter.

Create a Study Binder

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Helps you organize your study materials and keep track of your progress as you prepare for the Google Workspace Administrator Certification exam.

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Gather your study materials, including the course syllabus, practice exams, and any other relevant resources.
Create a binder to store your materials.
Organize your materials into sections, such as 'Managing Users,' 'Configuring Services,' and 'Troubleshooting Issues.'
Add dividers to separate the sections.
As you study, add notes, practice questions, and other relevant materials to your binder.

Join a Google Workspace Administrator Study Group

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Provides an opportunity to collaborate with other students, ask questions, and share knowledge.

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Find a study group in your area or online.
Attend the group's meetings and participate in discussions.
Share your knowledge and help others with their studies.

Contribute to the Google Workspace API Client Library

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Gives you hands-on experience working with the Google Workspace API and helps you develop valuable coding skills.

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Fork the Google Workspace API Client Library repository on GitHub.
Make changes to the code to fix bugs or add new features.
Submit a pull request to the upstream repository.

Career center

Learners who complete Preparing for Your Google Workspace Administrator Journey will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Project Manager

A Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects. This course may be useful for a Project Manager because it provides an overview of Google Workspace, which is a popular cloud-based productivity suite. The course covers topics such as managing objects, configuring services, troubleshooting, data access and authentication, and supporting business initiatives. This knowledge can help a Project Manager to better manage projects that involve the use of Google Workspace.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst is responsible for analyzing business processes and identifying opportunities for improvement. This course may be useful for a Business Analyst because it provides an overview of Google Workspace, which is a popular cloud-based productivity suite. The course covers topics such as managing objects, configuring services, troubleshooting, data access and authentication, and supporting business initiatives. This knowledge can help a Business Analyst to better understand how Google Workspace can be used to improve business processes.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. This course may be useful for a Software Engineer because it provides an overview of Google Workspace, which is a popular cloud-based productivity suite. The course covers topics such as managing objects, configuring services, troubleshooting, data access and authentication, and supporting business initiatives. This knowledge can help a Software Engineer to better integrate Google Workspace into software applications.

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Data Analyst

A Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data to identify trends and insights. This course may be useful for a Data Analyst because it provides an overview of Google Workspace, which is a popular cloud-based productivity suite. The course covers topics such as managing objects, configuring services, troubleshooting, data access and authentication, and supporting business initiatives. This knowledge can help a Data Analyst to better use Google Workspace to collect, clean, and analyze data.

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Database Administrator

A Database Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining databases. This course may be useful for a Database Administrator because it provides an overview of Google Workspace, which is a popular cloud-based productivity suite. The course covers topics such as managing objects, configuring services, troubleshooting, data access and authentication, and supporting business initiatives. This knowledge can help a Database Administrator to better manage and maintain Google Workspace databases.

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IT Consultant

An IT Consultant provides advice and assistance to organizations on the use of information technology. This course may be useful for an IT Consultant because it provides an overview of Google Workspace, which is a popular cloud-based productivity suite. The course covers topics such as managing objects, configuring services, troubleshooting, data access and authentication, and supporting business initiatives. This knowledge can help an IT Consultant to better advise clients on the use of Google Workspace.

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Web Developer

A Web Developer is responsible for designing and developing websites. This course may be useful for a Web Developer because it provides an overview of Google Workspace, which is a popular cloud-based productivity suite. The course covers topics such as managing objects, configuring services, troubleshooting, data access and authentication, and supporting business initiatives. This knowledge can help a Web Developer to better integrate Google Workspace into websites.

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Network Administrator

A Network Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of computer networks. This course may be useful for a Network Administrator because it provides an overview of Google Workspace, which is a popular cloud-based productivity suite. The course covers topics such as managing objects, configuring services, troubleshooting, data access and authentication, and supporting business initiatives. This knowledge can help a Network Administrator to better manage and support Google Workspace in their organization.

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Information Security Analyst

An Information Security Analyst is responsible for protecting an organization's information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may be useful for an Information Security Analyst because it provides an overview of Google Workspace, which is a popular cloud-based productivity suite. The course covers topics such as managing objects, configuring services, troubleshooting, data access and authentication, and supporting business initiatives. This knowledge can help an Information Security Analyst to better protect Google Workspace from security threats.

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Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect is responsible for designing and managing cloud computing environments. This course may be useful for a Cloud Architect because it provides an overview of Google Workspace, which is a popular cloud-based productivity suite. The course covers topics such as managing objects, configuring services, troubleshooting, data access and authentication, and supporting business initiatives. This knowledge can help a Cloud Architect to better design and manage Google Workspace in cloud computing environments.

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DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer is responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. This course may be useful for a DevOps Engineer because it provides an overview of Google Workspace, which is a popular cloud-based productivity suite. The course covers topics such as managing objects, configuring services, troubleshooting, data access and authentication, and supporting business initiatives. This knowledge can help a DevOps Engineer to better manage and support Google Workspace in their organization.

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IT Manager

An IT Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing an organization's IT infrastructure. This course may be useful for an IT Manager because it provides an overview of Google Workspace, which is a popular cloud-based productivity suite. The course covers topics such as managing objects, configuring services, troubleshooting, data access and authentication, and supporting business initiatives. This knowledge can help an IT Manager to better manage and support Google Workspace in their organization.

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Systems Administrator

A Systems Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of computer systems, including networks, servers, and workstations. This course may be useful for a Systems Administrator because it provides an overview of Google Workspace, which is a popular cloud-based productivity suite. The course covers topics such as managing objects, configuring services, troubleshooting, data access and authentication, and supporting business initiatives. This knowledge can help a Systems Administrator to better manage and support Google Workspace in their organization.

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IT Specialist

An IT Specialist is responsible for providing technical support to users of computer systems. This course may be useful for an IT Specialist because it provides an overview of Google Workspace, which is a popular cloud-based productivity suite. The course covers topics such as managing objects, configuring services, troubleshooting, data access and authentication, and supporting business initiatives. This knowledge can help an IT Specialist to better support users of Google Workspace.

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Cloud Administrator

A Cloud Administrator is responsible for the management and maintenance of cloud computing environments. This course may be useful for a Cloud Administrator because it provides an overview of Google Workspace, which is a popular cloud-based productivity suite. The course covers topics such as managing objects, configuring services, troubleshooting, data access and authentication, and supporting business initiatives. This knowledge can help a Cloud Administrator to better manage and support Google Workspace in their organization.

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