Directions - Google (General) - Google Certification

The Google certification process helps assure you have a comprehensive understanding of Google's tools that can help you be efficient and effective. This page will guide you through that process. You may also want to access Google's directions to register, their FAQ page or their certification support page.

Step 1

Choose a Level

Educator Level 1 is the more basic of the two certification levels. It is focused on mastery of Google's classroom tools. Educator Level 2 is more advanced, focused on how the tools interact to be even more powerful. You must pass the Level 1 exam before you can register for the Level 2 exam.

Step 2

Online Training Program

Google does not require using their online training program but it gives an decent overview of what will be on the exam and provides about three hours of review materials. The website tracks what you have completed, making it easy to skip around. You can use the training materials without signing up for the certification exam.

Step 3

Obtain an exam code (This spreadsheet is only accessible to those who have been assigned an exam code)

A company called Kryterion provides Google exam codes. Level 1 exams cost $10 and Level 2 exams cost $25. You can email dpaquette@bwsd.k12.wi.us to ask if an exam code is available or to be placed on a list for the next time some are available. You can also purchase an exam code during the registration process in the following step. You may want to talk with your supervisor in advance to see if you can get reimbursed. Exam codes expire in six months without a refund so please do not order the code unless you are sure you plan to use it within that time period.

Step 4

Registration may take up to two days to process at which time you are only given eight days to start the test. Once you start the test you are given three hours to complete it.

Make sure you are logged into your BWSD account (so your certification is tied to that account).
Make sure you are updated to the latest version of Chrome (which is usually accomplished by restarting frequently)
Follow this link to the Level 1 exam registration or this link to the Level 2 exam registration.
Select 'Sign In' in the top menu. Use your BWSD account credentials.
Select the blue 'Register' button located half way down the page
Fill in required information and then select 'Register for an exam' from the top blue menu.
Press the '+' icon to expand the menu and select the blue 'Buy Now' button next to the exam you want.
If you have an exam code, enter it into the 'Coupon/Voucher Code' field and click 'Submit'. The cost should change to $0. If you do not have a code you can enter credit card information to procede.
Please notify dpaquette@bwsd.k12.wi.us that you have registered for an exam.
Within an hour you will receive a confirmation email from donotreply@webassessor.com. Within 48 hours you will receive an email from admin@myeducert.org that will contain materials and a link to start your exam.

Step 5

Launch the Exam

You may need up to 3 hours to complete the exam and will need to use a web camera during the test.

Make sure you are signed into your BWSD Google account.
Open the email you received from admin@myeducert.org and follow the link to start the exam.
You will be asked to agree to the terms for taking the test including a non-disclosure agreement.
You will be guided through taking your photo at the start of the exam. Periodically during the test it will take other pictures to make sure you are the one completing your test.

Step 6

After the Exam

Within three business days (but often within an hour) you will receive exam results from gfe-certifications@google.com. If you did not pass and want to retest you will have to wait 3 days and pay for a new exam code. If you passed your email will contain a link to your digital certificate and badge. You can also obtain those items at the certification hosting platform. Follow these directions to download your badge and embed it as part of your email signature. Please let dpaquette@bwsd.k12.wi.us know weather or not you passed.

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