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Google Professional Google Workspace Administrator exam guide

Exam Google Workspace Administrator (Associate)

Google's Workspace administration credential (now listed by Google Cloud as the Associate Google Workspace Administrator) validates managing users, core services, security policies, data governance, endpoints and troubleshooting in Google Workspace. It is the vendor credential for organizations running Gmail, Drive and Meet at scale.

Questions50-60
Time limit120 minutes
Passing scoreSee official page
Exam fee$125 USD
Valid for3 years
DeliveryOnline proctored or onsite at a Pearson VUE test center

Format: Multiple choice and multiple select. Fee note: Plus tax where applicable.

Who it's for

Workspace super admins and IT administrators with about six months of hands-on Workspace administration experience.

What the exam covers

Manage user accounts and objects—
Manage core Workspace services—
Support data governance and compliance—
Manage security policies and access controls—
Manage endpoints—
Troubleshoot common issues—

A dash means the vendor does not publish a weight for that domain.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None

Recommended: About 6 months of Google Workspace Super Admin experience in a real or test environment, including Business Plus and knowledge of Enterprise edition features.

Keeping it active

Valid 3 years. Google offers a renewal path through designated Google Skills courses or skill badges completed in the final year of validity; otherwise retake the exam.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • User, group and organizational unit management
  • Gmail routing, compliance and security settings
  • Drive sharing controls and shared drives
  • Data governance with Vault, DLP and retention
  • Context-aware access, 2SV and SSO configuration
  • Endpoint management for mobile and desktop
  • Troubleshooting mail flow and access issues

Job roles

Google Workspace AdministratorIT AdministratorCollaboration EngineerSystems AdministratorIT Support Engineer

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Download the exam guide and sign up for a Workspace trial tenant with Super Admin access
  2. Week 2: Users, groups, OUs, licensing and directory sync (GCDS)
  3. Week 3: Core services - Gmail routing and compliance, Drive sharing, Calendar and Meet settings
  4. Week 4: Security and governance - 2SV, SSO, context-aware access, DLP, Vault retention and holds
  5. Week 5: Endpoints and troubleshooting - device management, log events, investigation tool; sample questions

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Settings inheritance by OU and group is the backbone of many questions
  • Know which features require Business Plus or Enterprise editions
  • Vault retention vs holds questions are common
  • Use the admin console investigation tool and audit logs in your lab - troubleshooting is a full section

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Google Workspace Administrator exam?

$125 USD plus tax where applicable.

Is the Professional Workspace Administrator still offered?

Google Cloud's current listing is the Associate Google Workspace Administrator exam, which serves as the Workspace admin certification.

How long is it valid?

Three years.

Is it hard?

Moderate for daily Workspace admins; tough without hands-on console time.

Is it worth it?

Yes for IT roles in organizations standardized on Google Workspace, especially education and SMB.

Official page: cloud.google.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.