This article is for the new Google Certified Education Level 1 and Level 2 exams that are available in select languages. For other languages, select your intended language when on the Google certifications page and view their corresponding FAQs here.
How do I register for the Level 1 / Level 2 exams?
To register for the Level 1 or Level 2 exam, start from the Learning Center certification page.
- Go to goo.gle/educerts
- Scroll to the Level 1 or Level 2 section and click on ‘Register now’
- Select your preferred exam language
- (For non-English) Click on the ‘Go to exam registration’ button
If you are using a Google Workspace for Education account and you aren’t able to access the exam, contact your domain administrator. Alternatively, you can return to this page while logged into a different Google account.
How do I prepare for the exams?
You can start with the Level 1 or Level 2 exam guides to get an idea of what topics are covered in the exams. There are different ways to prepare including the Basic and Intermediate use of Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals courses, which cover content you'll need to know. If you want to try your hand at a few questions, complete the Knowledge Checks within the lessons to test your knowledge.
You can also test your knowledge with the Level 1 task cards and Level 2 task cards.
What is the exam format?
The exams consist of two sections:
- Multiple choice questions
- Three (3) lab-based scenarios
What do I need to do to become a Google Certified Educator?
In order to receive the Google Certified Educator status, you will need to pass the corresponding Level 1 or Level 2 exams. These exams test you on your ability to use Google for Education tools in a classroom setting.
How do you share your Educator Level 1 or Level 2 certification badge?
Individuals who have achieved this certification may publicize their status with their personalized certificate and badge on their resume, portfolio, website, and more. Always label your status with the achieved level: Google Certified Educator Level 1 or Google Certified Educator Level 2. These certifications are valid for 36 months.
How were the exams developed?
Google Workspace for Education certification exams are developed following an internationally accepted development process to ensure validity, reliability, and relevance. The phases of exam development include:
- Objective Domain definition - The objectives for the exam are determined based on job-role feedback provided by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) inside and outside of Google.
- Blueprint - Each objective is weighted based on its importance to the overall job role.
- Item development - SMEs develop exam items based on the exam objectives and blueprint.
- Technical review - Each exam item is reviewed to ensure technical accuracy. Reviewers can include Google employees or employees of Partner organizations.
- Beta testing - Exam items are delivered to candidates under conditions similar to the final exam when it's published. This allows the performance of each item to be evaluated.
- Item selection - Based on statistics gathered during the beta testing, items can be kept for the live exam or rejected. SMEs then determine final questions and a pass score..
Are there specific browsers or other requirements for taking the exams?
Yes, you must be using the latest version of Chrome in order to start the certification exams. Please update your browser if you are having difficulty starting the exam.
For labs, test takers are encouraged to open an incognito window for the best experience. If users don’t have access to incognito, the exam provides an option for launching a remote session.
If your organization's IT policies prevent you from logging in to an exam lab's Google user account directly in your own browser, you can instead connect to a full, remote web browser session. The instance runs inside a virtual machine provided to you for the purpose of this exam lab. You can use this remote browser session to log in to an exam lab's Google user account. You can then perform all of the exam lab steps, as per the lab instructions, in the remote browser link provided.
How much are the exams?
The exams are free of charge through June 1, 2026. Thereafter the cost is as follows:
- $10 for Google Certified Educator Level 1
- $25 for Google Certified Educator Level 2
When will I receive my exam results?
You will receive an email with a pass or fail result within three (3) business days of completing your exam.
Exam results are sent by Google for Education from noreply@google.com or gfe-certifications@google.com, or Accredible from support@credential.net. Please check all email folders for these senders and, if possible, authorize direct emails from these addresses.
If you do not receive the exam results within three (3) business days, please contact Certification Support.
Where can I find a copy of my certificate and badge?
A link to your digital certificate and badge will be emailed to the address you used to register for the exam. If you did not receive a copy, please check your spam folder or visit the certificate hosting platform to retrieve copies of your certifications.
When can I take an exam again?
If you don't pass an exam, you can take it again in 8 days. Payment is required each time you take an exam.
What is the recertification policy for the Level 1 and Level 2 certifications?
You're required to pass the certification exams every 36 months. You will receive an email
notification to recertify 30 days prior to the credential expiration date.
What accommodations are available on the EDU Level 1 and Level 2 exams?
There are a variety of tools available within the Chrome browser that users have access to during the exam. Read more here.
Can I request a Google Certified Educator certificate in a different language?
No. Due to system limitations, certifications can only be issued in the original language with which the exam was completed.
In what language is the exam available?
The Level 1 and Level 2 exams are available in multiple languages. See our language list for more details.
Educators are still able to take the exam in other languages on the original platform at the original prices.