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VJWEdFun
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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!

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NatMardi
Community Manager
Community Manager

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

 

SteveHarmon
Contributor

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/