10 Google Certification Tips Will Help You

Earning a Google certificate isn’t easy. It takes work. This list of 10 Google certification tips will help you beat the odds and become a Google Certified Educator!

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10 Google Certification Tips Will Help You

Make sure you pick the right exam!

Each certification has been designed for a specific type of educator.
The level 1 exam was created for teachers who are using G Suite for Education, Chromebooks, google classroom, etc, on a daily basis.
The level 2 exam was created for a teacher who is not only using the products for the level 1 test but is also familiar with things like blogger, Youtube, Google maps, and groups.
Make sure you understand the tools and skills that are included in the exam that you plan on taking.
I don’t have space in this post to dig into the details of the level 1 and 2 exams.
If you are just getting started, jump over to my detailed post on all 5 Google certification exams. This post will tell you everything you need to know about each certification.

Take an inventory of your skills

Google certified trainer Eric Curts created a comprehensive list of the skills that are tested on the level 1 and 2 exams.
Before you take your exam, spend some time taking an inventory of your skills to see if there are the product that you may need to practice using before the exam.

Put together a study plan

After reviewing the skills checklist from Eric Curts, identify the products that you need to learn more about and create a plan to develop your skills!
This can mean working through the google training center modules, installing the G Suit training extension, or watching youtube tutorials.
You may also want to consider attending my Program, the Google certification academy.
During this two-day event, we will explore all the essential tools included in the label 1 and 2 certification exams.

Practice!

Study is important but you also need to be using g-suite products and tools everyday.
Make sure you are using Gmail, drive and calendar on a daily basis.
Spend time using Google sites and YouTube for your next project.
Incorporate these tools into your classroom with your student don’t wait until you are certified.

Find a friend

Preparing for the certification exam by yourself is lonely and boring.
Find a collegue who is also interested in earning their certification and work together.
It is best to work with someone who you can meet with face-to-face, but if that is not an option, join the Google educator certification group on Google+ and you can connect with other educator looking for a “study buddy”.

Don’t wait until you “feel” ready

Pick a date on your calendar to take the certification exam.
Take the day off work hire a babysitter arrange a block of 3 uninterrupted hours to take your exam. get it on your calendar and hold yourself to it.
you will never “feel” ready to take your exam. you can always study and practice just a little bit more.
Even if you don’t pass, taking the exam will help you immensely.
You can retake the exam 14 days after your first attempt, up to three times in one calendar year. roughly 30% of those who take the exam don’t pass at the first time.

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