Google Cloud · Professional Certification · Associate
Associate Google Workspace Administrator
Crydd Score 70
Demand Stable
Career Value Moderate
Recognition Strong
Google Workspace Admin at a glance
- Provider
- Google Cloud
- Credential type
- Professional Certification
- Exam required
- Yes
- Category
- IT Support
- Level
- Associate
- Cost
- $125
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time to earn
- 1–2 months
- Validity
- 3 years (renew through Google Skills)
- Format
- 50–60 multiple-choice questions, 2 hours; online or at a test centre
- Prerequisites
- None required; 6 months of Google Workspace Super Admin experience recommended
What is Google Workspace Admin?
Google's associate certification for administering Google Workspace: users and groups, Gmail, Drive and the other core services, security policies, data governance, devices and everyday troubleshooting.
Skills it covers
- User and account management
- Gmail, Drive and core services
- Data governance and compliance
- Security policies and access
- Endpoint management
Is Google Workspace Admin worth it? The Crydd Verdict
CS 70Choose it if
You look after an organisation, school or start-up that runs on Google Workspace.
Consider alternatives if
Your organisation runs Microsoft 365: AB-650 is the equivalent. Starting from nothing in IT: the Google IT Support Certificate.
Why we say so
Workspace administration is a common first sysadmin job in schools and smaller companies, and this exam maps directly onto it.
Market demand
Workspace administrators are hired in schools, start-ups and many Philippine and Southeast Asian companies; it is usually one part of a broader IT role.
Where Google Workspace Admin takes you
- Systems Administrator
- IT Support Specialist
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