Congratulations on passing your Google Level 1 and Level 2 certification exams!!! You're a ROCK STAR!!! The next step in your Google Certification journey?? Apply to become a Google Certified Trainer!
Becoming a Google Certified Trainer is a HUGE honor! Once you've shown mastery of the Google tools by taking and passing the Level 1 and Level 2 certification exams, you will show your Googley personality and the passion that you have towards technology in education by applying to become a Google Certified Trainer!
Some tips for completing your Google Certified Trainer application
There are 6 steps to apply to become a Google Certified Trainer:
1. Go through the Trainer Course
2. Take and pass the Trainer Skills Assessment Exam
This exam costs $10.00 to take
This exam lasts for 90 minutes and contains 25 multiple choice questions.
3. Take and pass the Google Certified Educator Level 1 Exam $10.00
4. Take and pass the Google Certified Educator Level 2 Exam $25.00
5. Film a Trainer Video
***Make sure that it's public so the reviewers of your application are able to access it.***
Show your Googley-ness and be creative! Show what you know!
3 minutes in length (1 minute introduction showing your Googley side and 2 minutes of showing a cool feature of the Google Suite)
6. Submit Your Application and Case Study
Make sure that you give them EXACTLY what they are asking you for! No less!
You will be asked to list 5 recent Google Trainings, to answer a few short response questions, and to submit links to example training materials that you've created as well as some feedback.
Then....you wait! It may take a few weeks to get your acceptance letter.
If you happen to get a denial letter don't fret! You can always resubmit!
Google Certified Trainer applications operate on a rolling basis so feel free to apply whenever you feel ready!