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Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master the management of core Google Workspace apps like Gmail, Drive, and Calendar.

  • Configure security settings and policies to ensure safe and compliant app usage.

  • Manage device integrations across Android, iOS, and ChromeOS platforms effectively.

  • Implement compliance and data retention policies for Google Workspace applications.

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April 2026

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This course is part of the Google Workspace Administration Bootcamp 2026 Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course

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This comprehensive course focuses on mastering the management of Google Workspace apps and devices, equipping you with the skills to manage Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Meet, Google Vault, and other essential tools for your organization. By the end of this course, you will have a complete understanding of how to configure, deploy, and secure Google Workspace applications. The course starts with an in-depth exploration of Google Workspace apps, focusing on Gmail, Drive, and Calendar. You'll learn to customize app settings to align with organizational needs, manage user access, and ensure compliance. As you progress, you will dive deeper into specialized configurations, including security settings, data management, and spam filtering. The course emphasizes how to leverage the full potential of apps like Google Meet, Google Chat, Google Sites, and Google Vault. Additionally, you'll get hands-on experience with device management across various platforms, including mobile devices, Chromebooks, and Windows systems. You will explore Google’s Mobile Device Management (MDM) policies, Android and iOS settings, and ChromeOS management, providing you with a holistic view of device administration in a Google-centric workspace. This course is ideal for IT professionals, administrators, and business leaders who want to improve their management of Google Workspace tools. It is also beneficial for those looking to enhance their organization's security, productivity, and compliance with Google’s suite of apps. No prior experience with Google Workspace is required, but a basic understanding of cloud-based tools will be helpful. The course is designed for those seeking to manage a corporate or organizational setup. By the end of the course, you will be able to efficiently manage Google Workspace apps, configure user permissions, optimize security settings, oversee device management, and apply compliance policies across your organization.

In this module, we will explore how administrators manage and configure the core applications within Google Workspace.

What's included

60 videos1 reading1 assignment

60 videos•Total 488 minutes
  • Enabling and Disabling Google Workspace Apps (Gmail, Drive, Calendar, etc.)•7 minutes
  • App-Specific Settings and Configurations•6 minutes
  • Gmail Overview•7 minutes
  • Overview of Gmail Web UI for Users•8 minutes
  • Understanding Gmail Settings for Users•11 minutes
  • Understanding Gmail Settings for Domain - User Settings•8 minutes
  • Gmail Settings - Routing, Hosts, Authentication•7 minutes
  • Gmail Settings - Quarantine, Safety, Spam Filtering•13 minutes
  • Gmail Settings - Setup Features, End User Access•6 minutes
  • Gmail Settings - Spam, Phishing, Malware•6 minutes
  • Gmail Settings - Security Sandbox, Inbound Gateway•9 minutes
  • Spam Filtering & Blocked Senders Settings in Gmail•7 minutes
  • Implementing Compliance Settings in Gmail•12 minutes
  • Google Drive Overview•3 minutes
  • Google Drive Web UI Overview and User Level Settings•9 minutes
  • Google Drive - Sharing Settings, Transfer Ownership, Activity Dashboard•12 minutes
  • Shared Drives Overview•5 minutes
  • Understanding Shared Drive Creation & Settings at User Level•8 minutes
  • Understanding Shared Drive Settings at Admin Level•6 minutes
  • Drive for Desktop Overview•4 minutes
  • Drive for Desktop Demonstration•8 minutes
  • Doc Editors in Google Workspace•9 minutes
  • Understanding Storage Management & Pooled Storage in Google Workspace•4 minutes
  • Managing Storage Quotas in the Domain•5 minutes
  • Google Calendar Overview•3 minutes
  • Understanding Google Calendar Web UI•12 minutes
  • Understanding Event Types in Google Calendar•12 minutes
  • Google Calendar Settings at User Level•11 minutes
  • Managing Calendar Sharing Settings in Admin Console•10 minutes
  • Manage Events & Advanced Calendar Settings in Admin Console•11 minutes
  • Understanding Calendar Interop•8 minutes
  • Google Meet Overview•5 minutes
  • Google Meet User Level Functioning & Settings•11 minutes
  • Configuring Meet Video Settings in Admin Console•12 minutes
  • Meet Safety Settings in Admin Console•8 minutes
  • Meet Quality Tool in Google Workspace•12 minutes
  • Google Chat Overview•4 minutes
  • Google Chat User Level Features & Settings•12 minutes
  • Google Chat Settings in Admin Console•10 minutes
  • Google Site Overview•5 minutes
  • Google Site Creation•15 minutes
  • Custom URL and Admin Level Settings in Google Sites•6 minutes
  • Google Vault Overview•7 minutes
  • Retention Rules in Google Vault•10 minutes
  • Matters, Search & Hold in Google Vault•12 minutes
  • Gemini in Google Workspace•8 minutes
  • Overview of Gemini App in Google Workspace•9 minutes
  • Using Gemini Across Gmail and Sheets•9 minutes
  • Using Gemini Across Drive, Chat, Docs, Slides•7 minutes
  • Overview of Gems in Gemini•10 minutes
  • Gemini Settings in Admin Console & Gemini Reports•13 minutes
  • NotebookLM Overview•5 minutes
  • NotebookLM Demonstration•8 minutes
  • Google Voice Overview•8 minutes
  • Google Keep Overview•5 minutes
  • Google Tasks Overview•4 minutes
  • Understanding Google Groups for Business•8 minutes
  • Understanding Google AppSheet•7 minutes
  • Google Apps Script Overview•5 minutes
  • Google Apps Script Demonstration•8 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Introduction to the course 'Managing Google Workspace Apps & Devices'•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • Managing Core Google Workspace Apps•15 minutes

In this module, we will configure policies for Android, iOS, Windows, and ChromeOS devices while implementing endpoint security controls.

What's included

25 videos1 reading3 assignments

25 videos•Total 188 minutes
  • Overview of Mobile Device Management (MDM) in Workspace•5 minutes
  • Mobile and Endpoints - Universal Settings•10 minutes
  • Android Settings - General, Work Profile, Apps & Data Sharing•14 minutes
  • Android Settings - Networks, Device Features•6 minutes
  • Android Settings - User and Accounts, Lock Screen Features, System Updates•7 minutes
  • iOS Settings - Apple Certificates, VPP, Account Configuration, Enrollment•7 minutes
  • iOS Settings - Data Sharing, Backup & iCloud Sync, Photos, Advanced Security, Safari•11 minutes
  • iOS Settings - Device Features, Networks, Apps & Services, Apple Apps, Authentication•16 minutes
  • GCPW Overview•3 minutes
  • Windows GCPW Settings•5 minutes
  • Windows Settings•14 minutes
  • Devices & Company Owned Inventory Settings•10 minutes
  • CAA Overview•5 minutes
  • Implementing Context-Aware Access Policies•10 minutes
  • Security Advisor for App Access Protection•5 minutes
  • Set Up Networks for Managed Devices•5 minutes
  • General Settings for Chromebook in Admin Console•11 minutes
  • Overview of Chrome Management (CBCM) in Google Workspace•4 minutes
  • Basic ChromeOS Management Setup and Deployment - 1•10 minutes
  • Basic ChromeOS Management Setup and Deployment - 2•5 minutes
  • Basic Chrome Browser Management Setup and Deployment•5 minutes
  • Viewing ChromeOS Device List and Dashboard•7 minutes
  • Chrome Settings Enrollment Tokens & Managed Browsers•3 minutes
  • Set Chrome Policies for Users, Browsers, Devices•4 minutes
  • Apps and Extensions Settings in Chrome•7 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Conclusion to the Course 'Managing Google Workspace Apps & Devices'•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
  • Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
  • Device & Chrome Management in Google Workspace - Assessment•15 minutes
  • Full Course Assessment•60 minutes

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"Managing Google Workspace Apps & Devices" is a comprehensive course designed to equip you with the skills needed to effectively manage and configure the various applications and devices within Google Workspace. This course covers essential tools such as Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Meet, and various security and compliance settings. In today’s cloud-first work environment, knowing how to manage Google Workspace applications and devices is crucial for administrators to ensure efficiency, security, and smooth collaboration within an organization.

This course is part of a specialization that teaches administrators how to manage both the core Google Workspace apps and various devices used within the platform. The course covers everything from app-specific settings like Gmail and Google Drive to device management for Android, iOS, Windows, and Chrome devices. You will also learn about security, compliance, and integration with AI-driven tools like Gemini, which helps boost productivity within the Workspace ecosystem.

After completing this course, you will have a solid understanding of how to configure, manage, and secure Google Workspace apps and devices. You will be able to control user access to applications, manage storage and sharing settings in Drive, configure Gmail security and routing, handle calendar events and Meet settings, and set up device management policies for Android, iOS, Windows, and Chrome devices. Additionally, you will be able to leverage advanced features like Context-Aware Access and automated workflows using Google Apps Script.

While no prior technical expertise is required, a basic understanding of cloud-based tools and applications would be helpful. Familiarity with the Google Workspace ecosystem or experience using Google tools such as Gmail, Drive, and Calendar will be advantageous. The course is designed for those who want to deepen their understanding of Workspace administration, making it suitable for both beginners and professionals looking to enhance their skills in managing these platforms.

This course is aimed at IT professionals, administrators, or anyone responsible for managing Google Workspace in an organization. If you are looking to develop your skills in cloud-based app management, device security, and administrative controls, this course is for you. It is also ideal for those who want to advance their knowledge in handling a range of devices, from mobile phones to desktops, within the Google Workspace environment.

The total duration of this course is 11 hours and 16 minutes of video content. Depending on your pace and the time you dedicate, you can expect to complete the course in approximately a few days to a couple of weeks. Since the course is part of a specialization, you may take breaks between modules to fully absorb the material.

Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.

Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.

If you complete the course successfully, your electronic Course Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Course Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

This course is currently available only to learners who have paid or received financial aid, when available.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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