Google Workspace Administration - Complete Course

Overview of Associate Workspace Administrator Exam

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What you'll learn

  • Set up and manage Google Workspace accounts and organizational units.
  • Create, manage, and secure user accounts and groups.
  • Configure core services like Gmail, Drive, Calendar, and Meet.
  • Manage domain settings, including domain aliases and DNS configuration.
  • Implement security policies, including 2-Step Verification and password policies.
  • Assign and manage administrator roles and permissions.
  • Monitor usage and audit activity using reports and logs.
  • Troubleshoot common issues across services and users.
  • Plan and execute data migration to Google Workspace.
  • Prepare confidently for the Google Workspace Administrator Associate certification exam.

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of IT concepts such as user accounts, domains, and cloud services.
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace tools (like Gmail, Drive, Calendar) is helpful but not mandatory.
  • Access to a Google Workspace trial or admin account for hands-on practice (optional but recommended).
  • A computer with internet access to follow along with demonstrations and labs.
  • Willingness to learn and explore the Admin Console.
  • No prior Google Workspace admin experience required — this course is beginner-friendly.

Description

Get fully prepared to become a Google Workspace Administrator Associate with this comprehensive, hands-on course designed specifically for the 2025 exam and real-world admin responsibilities.

Whether you're aiming to pass the certification exam, manage a Google Workspace domain in production, or deepen your admin console knowledge, this course walks you through every critical skill, configuration, and concept — step by step.

We start by building a solid foundation: you’ll explore the Google Workspace ecosystem, understand how the Admin Console functions, and learn about the key services under your control — including Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Meet, and more.

As you progress, you’ll take a deep dive into user and organizational unit (OU) management. You'll learn how to create users, apply policies to different departments, configure access controls, and structure your environment for optimal management.

The course includes detailed walkthroughs of role-based access control, where you’ll assign admin roles with principle of least privilege, ensuring both security and delegation efficiency. You'll also explore group management for simplified policy enforcement and communication workflows.

A major focus is placed on security and compliance settings — including password policies, 2-Step Verification (2SV), app access control, and context-aware access — all critical for safeguarding your organization.

In addition, you'll configure and troubleshoot DNS records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), verify domains, and understand domain aliasing and routing. You’ll even go under the hood of email routing rules, user policies, and service-specific configurations.

You’ll work with realistic case studies and hands-on lab simulations, giving you the confidence to solve admin challenges in actual production environments. From setting up custom admin roles to auditing logs for suspicious activity, you’ll gain the expertise to act decisively and securely.

We also include extensive coverage of reporting and monitoring tools in Google Workspace. You'll learn how to track user behavior, audit login activity, and pull data from reports that help drive decisions or investigations.

Finally, the course wraps up with exam-specific guidance, including domain-by-domain breakdowns, sample questions, exam tips, and a mock exam that mirrors the real test experience.

Throughout the course, you’ll benefit from:

  • Real-world scenarios and lab demos using the Admin Console
  • Clear, jargon-free explanations of every feature and setting
  • Updates aligned with the latest Google Workspace features and exam objectives
  • Exam readiness checkpoints to measure your progress

Who this course is for:

  • Aspiring IT professionals preparing for the Google Workspace Administrator Associate certification.
  • New or junior system administrators looking to manage Google Workspace environments.
  • IT support staff transitioning into cloud-based admin roles.
  • Freelancers or consultants managing Google Workspace for clients.
  • Students and recent graduates interested in cloud administration careers.
  • Small business owners or team leads managing their own Google Workspace instance.
  • Anyone curious about cloud-based IT management using Google’s tools and services.


Your Instructor


Anand Nednur
Anand Nednur

Anand Rao is a senior technical instructor and cloud consultant. He has worked with large enterprises for about 15 years and has a wide range of technologies in his portfolio. Anand is adept at not just cloud platforms (Azure , AWS and GCP) but also well-versed with IAM, security and automation with powershell and python.

In addition, he has been developing and updating the content for various courses. He has been assisting many engineers in the lab examinations and securing certifications.

Anand Rao has delivered instructor led trainings in several states in India as well as several countries like USA, Bahrain, Kenya and UAE. He has worked as a Microsoft Certified Trainer globally for Corporate Major Clients.

Anand is also a Certified seasoned professional holding certifications in following platforms:

Microsoft Certified Trainer ( MCT )
SY0-401 : CompTIA Security +
Scrum Certified master ( SCRUM )
ITIL V3
Certified Network Defender ( CND – EC-Council )

Certified Ethical hacker ( CEH – EC-Council )
70-640 MS Active Directory
70-533 MS Azure Administration
70-534 MS Azure Architecture
AWS certified solutions Architect – Associate
AWS certified sysops administrator – Associate
Google Cloud Platform-Cloud Architect (GCP)
Certified Cloud Security Knowledge ( CCSK )


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Course Curriculum


  Course Overview
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  Course Introduction
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  1.1 What is Google Workspace?
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  1.2 Admin Console Overview
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  1.3 Understanding Admin Console roles
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  2.1 Setting Up Google Workspace Account
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  2.2 DNS settings
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  3.1 User Account Management
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  3.2 User Profile Customization
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  3.3 Organizational Units (OUs)
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  3.4 Groups and Permissions
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  3.5 Building and Resources in Google Workspace
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  4.1 App Configuration & Management
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  4.2 Gmail Management
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  4.3 Google Drive Management
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  4.4 Google Calendar Management
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  4.5 Google Meet Management
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  4.6 Google Chat Management
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  4.7 Google Sites Management
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  4.8 Google Vault Management
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  4.9 Gemini in Google Workspace
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  4.10 Additional Google Workspace Services
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  5.1 Mobile Device Management in Workspace
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  5.2 Chrome Management in Google Workspace
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  6.1 Google Workspace Migration Strategies
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  7.1 Audit Logs in Google Workspace
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  7.2 Reporting in Google Workspace
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  7.3 Security in Google Workspace
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  8.1 Common Google Drive Issues
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  8.2 Common Google Calendar Issues
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  8.3 Common Google Classroom issues
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  8.4 Common Devices issues
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  8.5 Common Gmail issues
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  8.6 Common Admin specific issues
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  9 Course Wrap-Up: Key Takeaways & Final Insights
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