Google Workspace Administration Bootcamp 2026

About this course

This specialization features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the specialization. This specialization will equip you with the skills to be an effective Google Workspace Administrator, focusing on tools, configuration, and management to optimize collaboration, security, and troubleshooting. The journey begins with an overview of the Google Workspace ecosystem, covering core apps like Gmail, Drive, and Calendar. You’ll explore the Admin Console, manage organizational units, and learn about domain setup, DNS settings, and email authentication. Later, the specialization covers advanced features like mobile device management (MDM), Chrome OS management, and hands-on experience with reporting, analytics, troubleshooting, migrations, and security to effectively manage Google Workspace. This specialization is ideal for IT professionals, administrators, and business leaders looking to deepen their cloud management knowledge. Basic IT administration knowledge is helpful but not required. By the end of the specialization, you will be able to manage users, configure security settings, troubleshoot Workspace issues, and deploy Google Workspace apps to enhance productivity across an organization. You’ll also be well-prepared to pass the Google Workspace Associate Administrator certification exam.

Course objectives

• provide a comprehensive understanding of the Google Workspace ecosystem
• equip learners with practical skills in configuring and managing Google Workspace