1. Google Certification Module 17
Level 1

2. What should I know at the end of this module?
How to register for the Level 1 Exam
General info about the Level 1 Exam process
Technical requirements for the Level 1 Exam
General tips for success on the Level 1 Exam
Guide to setting up your proctoring

3. Hello!
I am Jana Gerard and I am a Level 1 & Level 2 Google Certified Educator as well as a Google Certified Trainer.
I am also the Learning Specialist in charge of the IDEA Studio and I am here to help you become a Google Certified Educator.
You can reach me at or find me on

4. Level 1 Exam Testing Tips

5. Sign up for the exam at the Google Teacher Center

6. General Info about the Exam process
Certification is good for 36 months
The exam costs $10
You have 8 days to take the exam after you register
You get 180 minutes (no pauses)
Can extend time for documented medical reasons
It is proctored, sort of (you can check notes & search Google)
If you don’t pass, you can repeat the exam in 14 days. A second fail means a 60 day wait. A third fail equals a year’s wait time. You have to pay the fee each time.

7. Technical requirements
Must use Chrome
Log in to an Incognito Window
Stable Internet Connection
Must have an internal OR external webcam
During performance portion, must use ctrl + c and ctrl + v to cut and paste
All exam materials resources are provided (Drive)

8. Starting the exam
Sign into exam as if creating a new Google account (using the link, & password they provided)
You must accept permissions
You will be asked to create a new password
Don’t use a password that you use regularly
Write it down!!

9. Set up Proctoring
The webcam takes a picture. No one is staring at you the whole time!
Must keep exam tab open (if it closes you have 5 minutes to reopen)
Must Allow webcam
Webcam will take a photo
Must agree to NDA and Exam Privacy/Policies
When you click the green I Understand, Start The Exam button your 180 minute timer starts!

10. THings to remember If you get a 401 error, refresh
20 multiple choice, 11 performance scenarios (with multiple parts)
NEW Sites, Classroom, & Gmail (Tasks)
Open a new tab for your exam materials drive
Sample Exam Questions
Go here for further questions

11. Testing tips During the multiple choice section
Pay attention to the number of answers they ask for
Watch for key words in the question
Use obvious wrong answers to help you eliminate answer choices

12. During the performance portion
More testing tips
During the performance portion
Use scratch paper to help you keep track of the task
Be sure to perform all parts of the task
Remember this is being graded by a computer and computers don’t look for close, they look for exact

13. Credits
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