Google Educator Level 1

The purpose of this program is to assist educators in earning their Google Educator Level 1 certification. Participants who successfully complete the certification requirements will earn the ICEDT Google Educator Level 1 Certification. They will also be prepared to pursue the Google Educator Level 1 Certification (certification exam cost not included).

Mentorship Program

The Google Educator Level 1 Certification is a self-paced, online program. Participants can begin anytime and go at their own speed throughout the program.

Upon enrollment, you will be redirected to the mentorship program. there you will get the self-paced course. You will also be working closely with a mentor that will support you all through the course.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive ICEDT’s custom digital badge and certificate. At that point, you may choose to pursue the Google Educator Level 1 Certification. Instructions are provided in the course as to how to proceed.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do you have to pay Google for the Google Educator Level 1 exam through them?
Yes, you will need to pay either a $10 (Level 1) or $25 (Level 2) fee to complete the exam through Google. You are responsible for purchasing the exam, or working with your school/organization to obtain necessary vouchers. Please be aware that Google is transitioning from Kryterion test platform to ProctorU.

2. Do the ICEDT Google Educator courses certify me through Google?
When you complete the self-paced courses, you earn a ICEDT Digital Badge and Certificate for Google Educator Level 1 or 2. To earn Google’s Educator certification, you will need to take their exams. ICEDT’s courses are designed to prepare you for the exams so you will do well on your first try.

3. When does the Google Educator certification I earned expire?
Google Educator certifications last for three years. Please note that the Educator Level 1 and 2 exams must be successfully completed before applying for Google Certified Trainer (GCT).

4. What about Level 2 certification?
If you have not yet earned a Google Educator Level 2 certification, this is an excellent time to do so. You can sign up for the ICEDT Certification course for Google Educator Level 2, then take the exam at a cost of $25 (paid to Google, not ICEDT).

5. How long does it take to get my digital badge and certificate from ICEDT?
Upon finishing the course, you will be asked to submit a form indicating completion. At that point, you can get your digital badge. Upon submitting the form, you will get your certificate emailed to you within fifteen to thirty minutes.

6. How long does it take Google to send my digital credentials after I pass the exam?
Depending on which testing platform you take the exam on, it can take anywhere between an hour to seven days. If testing on the Kryterion platform, you will get your Level 1 results instantaneously via an email. If Level 2, it can take a day or two for your results to be emailed, however, you will find evidence of success in the WebAssessor page. If ProctorU, results take approximately seven days via email.