The Google Workspace Admin Training course is designed for IT professionals, system administrators, and tech leads who want to gain the skills needed to manage and configure Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) for their organization. This comprehensive training will guide you through the essentials of user management, security settings, domain configuration, and advanced administrative tasks. You’ll learn how to optimize and maintain your organization’s Google Workspace environment, ensuring security, compliance, and smooth operation for all users. Whether you're new to Google Workspace administration or looking to deepen your expertise, this course will provide you with the necessary knowledge to effectively manage your organization's cloud collaboration tools.
Basic understanding of Google Workspace apps (like Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, and Calendar).
Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and networking basics.
No prior admin experience required, though a general understanding of administrative functions and IT management is beneficial.
Prior experience with IT systems or Google Cloud tools is helpful but not mandatory.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the Google Workspace Admin Training, you will be able to:
Set up and configure your Google Workspace domain, including managing subscriptions and services.
Create, manage, and delete user accounts in the Admin Console, and implement user lifecycle management (onboarding and offboarding).
Understand and apply security settings to protect your organization, including 2-step verification, password policies, and advanced security configurations.
Manage groups, set up email routing, and configure Google Groups for collaboration and communication.
Implement organizational units and set up customized policies to apply specific settings to different teams or departments.
Configure Google Workspace services like Google Meet, Google Drive, Google Calendar, and Gmail to ensure they meet your organization’s needs.
Set up email compliance rules, audit logs, and data retention policies to meet compliance requirements.
Monitor user activity and system health using Google Workspace reports and audit logs in the Admin Console.
Configure data migration and third-party app integrations, and manage APIs within Google Workspace.
Troubleshoot common Google Workspace issues related to user accounts, email, and security settings.
Prepare for the Google Workspace Administrator certification exam, covering all the core skills and administrative best practices.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
IT administrators and system administrators looking to master Google Workspace administration and configuration.
Tech leads and cloud administrators who need to manage user accounts, security settings, and data across an organization.
Support specialists responsible for troubleshooting and resolving issues within Google Workspace.
Google Workspace users who want to transition into an admin role and oversee an organization’s G Suite/Google Workspace infrastructure.
Enterprise teams who need to configure and manage Google Workspace for seamless collaboration and communication.
Course Modules
Getting Started with Google Workspace Admin Console
Overview of Google Workspace Admin Console
Managing user accounts, groups, and organizational units
Setting up billing, domains, and services
User and Identity Management
Creating and managing users and user groups
Setting up organizational units and permissions
Implementing Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies
Managing security groups and user provisioning
Google Workspace Services Management
Configuring and managing Gmail, Drive, Calendar, and other apps
Setting up and managing service settings across the organization
Customizing Google Workspace for your organization’s needs
Configuring compliance and data retention policies
Security Administration
Setting up security policies (2-step verification, password policies, etc.)
Managing mobile device policies and endpoint management
Configuring advanced security settings for data protection
Managing Google Workspace security and compliance audits
Monitoring and Reporting
Using Google Admin Reports for activity monitoring
Configuring system alerts and notifications
Reviewing and troubleshooting user login and access issues
Data Migration and Backup
Migrating data from legacy systems to Google Workspace
Managing data storage and ensuring backups
Using Vault for email and file retention and eDiscovery
Managing Google Meet and Collaboration Tools
Configuring video conferencing settings and user management
Monitoring meeting activity and usage statistics
Managing Google Chat and integration with other services
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Learning Objectives
Target Audience
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