Google Workspace: Administrator Essentials

This course is part of Exam Prep: Google Cloud Workspace Administrator Associate Specialization

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Configure, control, and integrate core Google Workspace applications and services to optimize collaboration and productivity for an organization.
Design and implement an efficient organizational structure in Google Workspace to optimize administration and service delivery.
Effectively manage user accounts, groups, and contacts within a Google Workspace domain, including integrating with external directories.

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Assessments

4 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 2 modules in this course

Google Workspace: Administrator Essentials is the first course of Exam Prep: Google Cloud Certified Associate Google Workspace Administrator Specialization. The course covers the administration and configuration of core Google Workspace services like Gmail, Drive, and Calendar, along with managing service integrations. Practical emphasis is placed on implementing automation for efficiency and controlling all aspects of Google Workspace services. Through hands-on demos, participants will gain real-world experience in managing user, resource, and shared drive lifecycles and configuring the diverse suite of Google Workspace applications.

The course is divided into two modules, and Lessons and Video Lectures further segment each module. This course facilitates learners with approximately 3:00-3:30 Hours of Video lectures that provide both Theory and Hands-On knowledge. Also, Graded and Ungraded Quizzes are provided with every module to test the ability of learners. Module 1: User and Resource Management in Google Workspace Module 2: Configure and Control Services in Google Workspace This course is designed for IT professionals, system administrators, cloud administrators, and anyone responsible for managing and maintaining Google Workspace environments. - IT Administrator - Technical Support Engineer - Collaboration Engineer - Google Workspace Administrator By the end of the course, learners will be able to: - Design and implement an efficient organizational structure in Google Workspace to optimize administration and service delivery. - Configure, control, and integrate core Google Workspace applications and services to optimize collaboration and productivity for an organization. - Automate routine Google Workspace administration tasks and manage the lifecycle of users, resources, and shared drives.

Welcome to Week 1. This week, we'll begin by exploring user management, covering both individual user accounts and the synchronization of data between your Google domain and Microsoft Active Directory or LDAP servers. We'll learn to effectively manage organizational structures and create and maintain groups. We'll also delve into contact management, ensuring seamless communication within your domain. Through practical demonstrations, we'll gain hands-on experience in managing the complete life cycle of users, resources, and shared drives. By the end of this module, you'll be equipped to efficiently administer and maintain your Google Workspace environment, ensuring smooth operations and effective collaboration.

What's included

12 videos2 readings2 assignments

12 videos Total 71 minutes

Course Overview 4 minutes
Managing Users 8 minutes
Managing User Licenses 5 minutes
Implications of Google Workspace APIs 5 minutes
Synchronizing Data in Your Google Domain with Your Microsoft Active Directory or LDAP Server 9 minutes
Provisioning OUs and Policies 8 minutes
Verify Domains and Export Data 5 minutes
Managing Groups 2 minutes
Managing Contacts 2 minutes
Demo - Managing Users 8 minutes
Demo - Managing Resources 8 minutes
Demo - Managing Shared Drive Life Cycles 8 minutes

2 readings Total 30 minutes

Welcome to the Course 20 minutes
Overview of User and Resource Management in Google Workspace 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 40 minutes

Managing Users, Groups, and Shared Drive Life Cycles - Knowledge Check 20 minutes
User and Resource Management in Google Workspace - Assessment 20 minutes

Welcome to Week 2. This week, we'll delve into the administration of Google Workspace services, providing you with the skills to efficiently manage your organization's digital workspace. We'll explore configuring and managing Google Workspace Core Apps in two parts, covering essential applications and their settings. We'll learn about managing service integrations, ensuring seamless connectivity and functionality across various platforms. We'll also dive into implementing automation within Google Workspace, streamlining routine tasks and enhancing productivity. By the end of this module, you'll be proficient in administering and optimizing your Google Workspace environment.