Apps for Education

Becoming a Google Apps for Education Certified Trainer

This program is designed for organizations and individuals who provide professional training and support to schools using Google Apps for Education.

The Google Apps for Education Certification is an official “stamp of approval” from Google, and gives you access to additional marketing support, training opportunities, and business visibility in the Google Apps marketplace. Meanwhile, your customers can be assured that your expertise and learning materials meet high quality standards set by the Google Apps team.

Please allow 4-6 weeks for review of your application.

Who is a good fit for this program?

Beyond the requirements outlined below, we are looking for individuals and organizations that can demonstrate:

• Strong history of Google Apps training
• Engaging public speaking skills
• An ability to distill technical content into creative, informative learning materials
• Enthusiasm and passion for the role of technology in education

What's in it for you?

As a Google Apps Certified Trainer, you will receive:

• Early access to technical training and support materials.
• A Google ‘badge’ for your online marketing, and other marketing collateral.
• Additional visibility in the Apps Marketplace as an EDU Specialist.
• Shared training resources from the community of fellow Certified Trainers.

What's required of you?

As a representative of Google and the Google brand, Google expects you to act with professionalism and integrity in your customer relationships. In addition, you will need to meet the following requirements:

"Qualified Individual" applicants must:

• Pass online examinations testing your comprehensive knowledge of Google Apps for Education. (To prepare for the exams, we strongly suggest reviewing the six training modules of training content in the Google Apps Education Training Center.)
• Upon completion of the exams, you will receive a Qualified Individual certificate which grants you this status for 12 months

"Certified Trainer" individual applicants must:

• Have previously achieved ‘Qualified Individual’ status.
• Complete a case study demonstrating your experience in technology instruction and/or professional development. Additional strong references from school or business clients are required.
• Submit a 2 minute video introduction about your background, role in education technology, and innovative approach to using Google Apps
• Create sample learning materials and produce a short video which demonstrates your familiarity with Google Apps features.
• Demonstrate extensive experience using and training Google Apps to educational organizations prior to application.
• Commit to conducting at least 3 professional development activities related to Google Apps every quarter
• View the complete application here.

"Certified Trainer" organization applicants must:

• Employ 3 or more individual Google Apps Certified Trainers
• Provide references and work history highlighting your organization’s ability to deliver training and support to larger clients, such as school districts or higher-education institutions.
• Demonstrate experience using and training Google Apps to educational organizations prior to application.
• View the complete application here.

We believe that high-quality technology training and professional development is of the utmost importance for schools today. We look forward to working with you to help teachers and their students learn more and do more with Google Apps for Education.

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