New G Suite Certification is Now Available for Students!




Google has recently announced the launch of their new G Suite certification. This is the first certification from Google where students can demonstrate mastery of G Suite applications such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides.  Students who pass the 2-hour proctored exam will receive a digital badge they can add to their resume or Linkedin profile. 

A great way for students to demonstrate their readiness for the workplace. 
The exam covers several G Suite apps and signals to employers their readiness to work in a collaborative 21st century workplace.  The exam format abides by FERPA, COPPA and GDPR standards, and is now accessible to students as well as adult professionals.

Google will open up the certification for students this summer 2019. You can sign up for a direct alert when it becomes available by filling out this form or go to Google's website for more information.

A good place to start for teachers.
If you are an adult (i.e. teacher, administrator, etc.) and want to take this exam, you’re able to sign up for the enterprise version of the exam, but Google recommends you consider the Google Certified Educator exams instead. The Google Certified Educator exams are built for the educator audience, and cover the relevant Google products and pedagogical applications of our tools built for the classroom.

Recommended for Adult Professionals.
Are you an adult professional that needs to brush up your tech skills? A Google Cloud certification is the perfect new thing to add to your resume. This newly released certification shows employers that you possess the digital skills to work collaboratively and productively in a professional environment.  Sign up for the enterprise version of the exam on the Google Cloud website.

I provide training classes for those interested in getting assistance in preparing for the exam so feel free to reach out to me if you need help.

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