If you have previously done some Google for Educator training, but just never got around to taking the test…. do it now! If you “trained” before September 2021 in particular, you will still be adequately prepared to take the test with only minimal review – that’s how much easier it now is.
The Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2 exams drastically changed on September 1, 2021 – the scenario based questions were removed and the exam now consists of 35 multiple choice/drag and drop questions. These are the most recent materials (Fall 2022) supplied to Google Trainers by Google for Education to in turn share with those who wish to achieve their “Google Educator” certification.
- What to expect + Sample Test Questions – this document contains screen shots of the various question types
- Step-by-Step Guide to Registering for Level 1 / 2 Exams
- Level 1 (Fundamentals) Course Outline
- Google Educator Level 1 Basic Tasks
- Level 2 (Advanced) Course Outlines
- Google Educator Level 2 Basic Tasks
- Google Workspace Skills Checklist
- Google Educator Level 1 & 2 FAQ
Why you should take one of these exams NOW!
- The Level 1 and 2 Exams, without the previous hands-on practical section, are considerably more simple.
- In my estimation, if the previous version of the Level 1 and 2 exams were a 5/5 for rigor, I would now rate them a 2/5 for comparative rigor. Note that this is a fully unofficial, personal gauge.
- You still have 3 hours to take the exam. Previously, many candidates used most of that time. Since the new exam format, I do not know of anyone who has taken more than an hour to complete the exam.
- The Google for Education “Teacher Center” website offers free and effective training courses for both the Fundamental (Level 1) and Advanced (Level 2) courses. This is a great way to do the training, or a refresher, at your own time and own pace.
- The quizzes at the end of each module offer VERY effective preparation for the exams.
What I learned today... 