Become A Google Certified Educator

If you’re passionate about leveraging technology to transform your classroom, the Google Certified Educator program might be for you.  This professional development program was created by Google to recognise educators who demonstrate proficiency in using Google tools to enhance teaching and learning. It is a fantastic way for you to showcase your understanding of Google Workspace for Education tools and develop new ideas for teaching with technology. 

What is a Google Certified Educator?

Like many other edtech providers, Google offers entry level certifications to help educators develop new skills and demonstrate their understanding of Google Workspace for Education. The certifications are a great way to grow confidence in your knowledge while building your digital toolkit!

To get started, teachers can choose to begin with Google Certified Educator Level 1. This level focuses on the basics and is great for teachers that are new to Google at their school.  You’ll learn how to use the core tools in Google Workspace including Docs, Slides and Classroom. 

If you are feeling more advanced, you might try your hand at Google Certified Educator Level 2.  This level is targeted towards more experienced users and explores advanced features for collaboration, assessment, and personalised learning and includes applications like Maps, Earth, and Google Keep.  There is no prerequisite for Level 2,  so you can jump ahead if you want. 

To be successful on either Level 1 or Level 2 certification, educators should be familiar with all the core Google Workspace for Education tools covered on the exam and score 80% or above on  a 35 question, active multiple choice exam (fee applies). This exam assesses your understanding and practical application of the tools. To help you identify the skills that you need to be successful, we created a Checklist for each of the exams:

Download the Level 1 Skills Checklist

Download the Level 2 Skills Checklist

Why become a Google Certified Educator?

In addition to adding two new badges to your email signature, becoming a Google Certified Educator offers you other opportunities in the education space.  Schools that have invested in Google Workspace are looking for educators with base level understanding of the tools and how to use them to support students.  Your certifications could open doors to new opportunities for leadership and professional growth. But that isn’t all!  You can:

• Demonstrate proficiency – Advance in your professional development and ​​gain mastery of powerful digital tools. 
• Enhance student engagement – Design more interactive and dynamic learning experiences.
• Make a bigger impact – Learn new ways to provide timely feedback, collaborate and communicate.

Become a Google Champion!

Once you pass the Level 1 and 2 exam, you will open the door to Google’s Champion Community.  This community has the potential of changing your career path while adding you to a community of amazing educators around the world.  Here are three pathways to becoming a Google Champion:

• Google Certified Innovator Program – These are educators recognised for their innovative use of Google tools to drive student learning. Innovators get access to special training, resources, and opportunities to collaborate with other thought leaders. Requires Level 2 Certification.
• Google Certified Trainer Program – This certification is for educators who not only master the tools but also excel at training and mentoring others in their use. Requires Level 1 & Level 2 Certification.
• Google Certified Coach Program – The Certified Coach program empowers instructional coaches to work 1:1 with educators and drive impactful technology use in their schools. Requires Level 1 & Level 2 Certification.

Get Started with Deploy Learning

We can all use a little support. Let us help on your journey to becoming a Google Certified Educator.  Deploy Learning has created two courses to help you develop your Google Workspace skills and while preparing you  for the Level 1 or Level 2 Google Certified Educator exams. Both courses were written by Google Certified Innovators and/or Trainers.

These self-paced courses allow you to work through lessons, videos and activities then test your knowledge with mini quizzes. You will discover practical uses for Google’s core tools and gain valuable insights to excel in both certification levels. Each subscription includes a voucher code for taking the exam for free.
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