Education
Google Certified Educator Level 1
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The first level of a teacher's digital qualification, which became free in 2026.
The link goes to the provider's own site. You enrol there, not here.
Google's older pages still state $10; confirm the $0 on the payment screen.
- Provider
- Google for Education
- What you get
- a certificate, and the exam is free too
- Weight on a CV
- strong brand
- Time cost
- ~12 h
- Validity
- 3 years
- Language
- in English
- Verified
- 7 August 2026
What this is
The exam runs three hours and is practical: you solve real classroom scenarios using Google Workspace tools, including Classroom, Docs, Forms and Drive. The preparation material is on the Teacher Center and is free as well.
This is one of those rare changes where the price went down rather than up: the exam used to cost $10 and became free in 2026. The certificate is valid for three years.
Who it is for
School teachers using digital tools in the classroom.
How to get it
- 1Open Google for Education and create a free account.
- 2Work through the material, ~12 h in total.
- 3Pass the graded exam: that is the part which is free here.
- 4Download the PDF and keep the verification link.
From Georgia
Open from Georgia. There is no Georgian exam language, so you will need English or Russian.
What to watch for
Google's own older pages still say $10. Confirm the $0 on the payment screen.
Frequently asked questions
Is Google Certified Educator Level 1 really free?
The credential itself costs nothing, and so does the qualifying exam. Checked against Google for Education's own page on 7 August 2026.
How long does Google Certified Educator Level 1 take?
Google for Education states roughly 12 hours. It is self-paced.
Can I take it from Georgia?
Open from Georgia. There is no Georgian exam language, so you will need English or Russian.