Certification looks good on you—and your resume
Expand your education skillset by becoming an expert in Google tools for your classroom. Complete an educator certification to earn a badge you can add to your resume, portfolio, or website.
3 reasons to get certified
Become an expert in using Google’s tools for the classroom
Create engaging materials to make teaching and learning interactive
Streamline your processes and increase your productivity
I'm doing the job that I love and just want to get better at it.
Sam Brooks, Personal Learning Coordinator, Cookeville, Tennessee
Working towards the Level 1 Certification allowed me to gain confidence and an understanding of how to use Google tools in the classroom. It's definitely changed my behavior and perspective as an educator.
Become a Certified Educator
Each certification provides an effective combination of learning content, assessments, and experience.
Google Certified Educator
Level 1
Demonstrate your mastery of Google tools in your classroom.
Valid for 3 years | $10 | 180 MIN
Get certified:
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Prepare by taking Basic use of Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals
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Take the exam and earn your badge.
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Google Certified Educator
Level 2
Validate your expertise and advanced technology integration skills.
Valid for 3 years | $25 | 180 MIN
Get certified:
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Prepare by taking Intermediate use of Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals
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Take the exam and earn your badge.
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Join a community of Education Champions
Take the next step—earn one of these credentials and become a Google for Education Champion.
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Yes! As a Google for Education Certified Innovator, Google for Education Certified Trainer, and/or Google for Education Certified Coach are automatically inducted into our Google for Education Champions community and gain this recognition. You should have received an email from our team with more information.
Not unless you also are a Google for Education Certified Innovator, Coach, and/or Trainer. Google for Education Champions are individuals who hold one or more of those recognitions. To gain those recognitions see the requirements and application process here: http://edu.google.com/Champions.
Not unless you also are a Google for Education Certified Innovator, Coach, and/or Trainer. Google for Education Champions are individuals who hold one or more of those recognitions. To gain those recognitions see the requirements and application process here: http://edu.google.com/Champions.
The introduction of Google for Education Champions does not change anything for members of the global educator groups. However, beginning 2024, GEG Leaders will be required to be a Champion (hold either a Coach, Trainer, or Innovator certification).
Reference Schools / Districts may encourage their educators to consider becoming Google for Education Champions wherever it makes sense.
No, Google for Education Champions does not replace the Certified Trainer, Innovator and Coach programs, but unites and elevates them. Innovator, Trainer, and Coach will continue, and we will continue accepting new members into each sub community. Trainer and Coach are currently accepting applications and Innovator will open for new applications in 2024.
Yes! If you are accepted as a Googler Certified Trainer and complete all related onboarding steps, you will automatically be considered a Champion.
Yes! Your individual program badges are not going anywhere. You can also use the new Champions badge and email signature which can be found here.
All changes will go into effect in 2024.
Innovator - no changes
Continue working on a high-impact Innovation Project of your choosing
Being influential advocates for using Google technologies to transform education
Leading Google programs to drive innovation and transformation in their schools or school systems
Trainer - minor updates, all recertification requirements for Trainer are currently suspended. These requirements will go back into effect in 2024.
Have an active L1/L2 certification (renew every 3 years)
Annual product update assessment
Submit 10 trainings (previously 12) every calendar year - will take effect in 2024
Coach - minor updates
Have an active L1/L2 certification (renew every 3 years)
50 hours (currently 100) of 1:1 coaching every calendar year - will take effect in 2024
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