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To become a Certified Trainer, you'll need to complete the seven steps below:

1. Certified Trainer Course. Completing our trainer course will provide instruction on 1) Creating and Delivering Inspiring and Effective Training Plans and 2) Helping Educators Use Transformative Google Technologies ~8 hours. This course will help you bolster the training, leadership, and interpersonal relationship skills that make you an effective trainer. Click here to access.

2. Trainer Skills Assessment. Pass the Trainer Skills Assessment (~1 hour). This exam tests your understanding of the Trainer Course and familiarity with Google for Education. Click here to access.

3. Google Certified Educator Level 1. Take the Google Certified Educator Level 1 exam (2-3 hours) to assess your ability to successfully integrate Google tools into their teaching practice to enhance teaching and learning. This exam will help you build your confidence as you work with educators and Google tools.

4. Google Certified Educator Level 2. Take the Google Certified Educator Level 2 exam (~3 hours) to learn cutting-edge strategies for integrating a wider range of Google for Education tools and technologies in the classroom. For more information regarding the Level 1 and Level 2 exams, please check out the FAQ page.

5. Trainer Video. Distinguish yourself by submitting a 2 - 3 minute video demonstrating how a Google Workspace for Education product, Chromebooks, or Chrome can be used in a classroom or school setting in an innovative way.

   Video evaluation criteria:

   1. The video must be 2 - 3 minutes in length. Videos longer than 3 minutes will result in a declined application.
   2. The video is on a Google Workspace for Education product, Chromebooks, or Chrome.
   3. The video instructions / steps are easy to follow.
   4. Applicant demonstrates how products can be used in a classroom or school setting in an innovative way.
   5. Screencasts are preferred.

6. Professional development experience. Include 3 - 5 of your favorite Google-specific professional learning opportunities you have led in the last year (including podcasts, blogs, training materials, online courses, and of course training sessions). You'll need to list the date, topic, and other supporting materials.

7. Apply! Submit your membership application with the above materials (~1 hour). You will also be asked to answer a series of short questions. Your responses will give us an understanding of your training experience, including planning, implementing, evaluating, and building learning materials.

The Google Certified Educator Level 1 exam is $10, the Google Certified Educator Level 2 exam is $25, and the Trainer Skills Assessment is $15.

Your certificate and badge will be emailed to the address you used to register to take your exam. If you did not receive a copy, please check your spam folder and if you still cannot locate it, you may complete a request via this form.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis every month. Every cycle closes the last Wednesday of each month. You should receive a notification on your application status within 4-6 weeks of your initial submission. Thanks for your patience!

All Certified Trainers need to recertify into the Trainer program in order to maintain active trainer status.

• Report a minimum of 10 Google-focused training sessions on the Activity App
• Pass the 2024 product update exam by reviewing the study guide, which will be provided during the product exam time frame
• Have an active Level 1 and Level 2 certification (renew every 3 years)

You can include all of your training activities in a single submission and report on a regular cadence that works best for your schedule (ex: you can submit monthly, quarterly, weekly etc).

No. While it’s not mandatory, completing the Basic and Intermediate use of Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals courses and trying sample questions helps build proficiency and prepares you to take the exams. If you want to try your hand at a few questions, complete the Knowledge Checks within the courses to test your knowledge.

Passing the Level 1 and Level 2 exams is a requirement for the Certified Trainer application.

Please fill out this form.

If you don't pass an exam, you can take it again after 3 days. If you don't pass a second time, you must wait 7 days before you can take it a third time. If you don't pass the third time, you must wait 14 days before taking it a fourth time. If you don't pass the fourth time, you must wait 30 days before your account resets so that you can take it again. Payment is required each time you take an exam.

Please add certifiedtrainers@eresources.com to your trusted contacts list. All communication will come from this address. You can contact gfe-trainer-program@google.com if you are still not receiving updates.

Yes, you will need to apply with a valid GCE Level 1, GCE Level 2, and Trainer Skills Assessment certificates. As a reminder, the GCE L1, GCE L2, and Trainer Skills Assessment certificates expire 36 months after they have been earned.

You can apply again during any of the subsequent review cycles. There is no waiting period. Common reasons for applications not being accepted include:

• Applicant's shared documents and videos are not viewable. Please make sure your materials are public on the web.
• Applicant does not have enough previous training experience. We're looking for applicants who already have a diverse history of delivering Google training.

You should use the correct branding at all times: Google for Education Certified Trainer.

Reach out to us at gfe-trainer-program@google.com