Getting Started with Google Workspace
About this Course
This training equips students with the skills they need to become productive with Google Workspace. By the end of this course, the student will be proficient in the use of the core Google Workspace applications: Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Meet, and Google Chat.
They will learn how to manage mail and schedules effectively; create, manage and, share content in Google Drive; and become more productive through the use of the collaboration features that are an integral and defining part of Google Workspace.
It is recommended that students engage with this content using a Chromebook, Windows, or Mac OS computer with Google Chrome installed, plus a managed Google Workspace account.
Learn how to manage mail and schedules effectively. Create, manage and, share content in Google Drive and become more productive through the use of the collaboration features that are an integral and defining part of Google Workspace.
[‘Taking advantage of what Google Workspace has to offer is an integral part of being an efficient employee. Understanding the different tools at your disposal will help you stay on top of your work, while giving you more control. Plus, Google Workspace makes teams faster, more collaborative, and thoroughly informed.’]
lesson 1
Gmail
Compose, send, and reply to messages
Explore some of the common actions that can be applied to a Gmail message
Organize your mail using Gmail labels
lesson 2
Google Calendar
Learn how to create and manage Google Calendar events
Learn how to update an existing event, delete and restore events, and search your calendar
Understand when to apply different event types such as reminders, tasks, and appointment slots
lesson 3
Google Drive
Navigate your Google Drive
Upload files and folders and work across file types
View, arrange, organize, modify, and remove files in Google Drive
lesson 4
Google Docs
Open Google Docs, create and format a new document, and apply a template to a new document
Enhance your documents using a table of contents, headers and footers, tables, drawings, images, and more
Share your documents with others
lesson 5
Google Sheets
Open Google Sheets, create a blank spreadsheet, and create a spreadsheet from a template
Add, import, sort, filter and format your data using Google Sheets and learn how to work across different file types
Create a basic formula, use functions, and reference data
lesson 6
Google Slides
Open Google Slides, create a blank presentation, and create a presentation from a template
Explore themes, layout options, content formatting, and speaker notes in your presentations
Enhance your slides by adding tables, images, charts, and more
lesson 7
Google Meet and Google Chat
Become familiar with the different ways you can open Google Meet and add people to a video conference
Join a meeting from different sources such as a calendar event or meeting link
Use direct messaging to have a private conversation with a colleague or a small group of people
lesson 8
Google Sheets - Advanced Topics
Explore how to create formulas using functions, reference, and validate your data in a Google Sheet
Explore the data visualization options in Google Sheets, such as charts and pivot tables
Explore how Forms and Sheets work together by connecting collected Form data to a spreadsheet, or by creating a Form from an existing spreadsheet
