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Glad to have discovered Communities

VJWEdFun — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:48:12 GMT

Hello! My name is Valerie Walker, from Nova Scotia, Canada. I am a Google Admin for HalifaxIndependentSchool.ns.ca.
We have used Google for Education for years, but I inherited the system without any training or documentation, and so I struggled for a long time without even knowing about the Admin console. I am constantly discovering settings and features that would have made life easier, if only I had known!

Re: Glad to have discovered Communities

NatMardi — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:43:40 GMT

Hi Valerie,

It’s a pleasure to meet you! A big welcome to you 😊

We’re glad you’ve joined the community. It’s a great place to share those "I wish I’d known this sooner" tips so we can all make life a little easier for each other.

Looking forward to hearing more about your discoveries!

Kind regards,

Natalia

Re: Glad to have discovered Communities

SteveHarmon — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:10:56 GMT

Hi Valerie,

Welcome to the group! In addition to the wealth of information here, you might look into companies that provide training and certifications for Admin Console. I am not sure which companies provide services in Canada, but the ones that I am aware of for California are Amplified (from CDW Education) and Trafera. Some even offer weekly or bi-weekly updates on changes in Google Workspace. Also, the official Update Blog from Google is a good source of info - I subscribe to the blog and get almost daily updates. Some do not apply, but the ones that do are very important! Here is the link: https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/