Professional Development

Self-Guided

Skill Level

Foundational

Lesson 1

Module 1

<h3 id="a453db4c-9bfb-47ba-9a75-851243f1a3a1" data-toc-id="a453db4c-9bfb-47ba-9a75-851243f1a3a1" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2;">Google Workspace – Overview</h3>The Google Workspace course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively collaborate, communicate, and manage work within a modern, cloud-based environment. In today’s dynamic and interconnected world, the ability to work seamlessly across teams and locations is critical—and Google Workspace provides a comprehensive suite of tools to support this need.Throughout this course, participants will gain hands-on experience with core Google Workspace applications, including Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Calendar. Learners will develop the ability to create, store, organize, and share information in real time, enabling more efficient workflows and improved team coordination. Emphasis is placed on understanding how these tools integrate to create a unified and collaborative digital ecosystem.Participants will learn how to manage email communications effectively, organize files and folders within Google Drive, and create professional documents, spreadsheets, and presentations using Docs, Sheets, and Slides. The course also explores real-time collaboration features such as commenting, version history, and shared access controls, allowing teams to work together simultaneously regardless of location.A key focus of the training is enhancing productivity through cloud-based workflows. Learners will explore strategies for streamlining tasks, reducing duplication of effort, and maintaining consistency across projects. Calendar and scheduling tools will be used to coordinate meetings, manage time effectively, and support team alignment.In addition, the course introduces essential concepts related to security, permissions, and data management within Google Workspace. Participants will understand how to safely share information, manage access levels, and maintain data integrity in a collaborative environment. The platform’s scalability and flexibility are also highlighted, demonstrating how it can support organizations of various sizes and industries.By the end of the course, participants will be able to:<ul><li>Navigate and utilize key Google Workspace applications with confidence</li><li>Create, manage, and share files and documents in a cloud environment</li><li>Collaborate in real time using integrated tools and features</li><li>Organize communication and schedules effectively using Gmail and Calendar</li><li>Apply best practices for data security, permissions, and file management</li><li>Streamline workflows to improve productivity and team efficiency</li></ul>This course is ideal for professionals, teams, and organizations seeking to modernize their workplace productivity and enhance collaboration in a digital-first environment. It is particularly valuable for individuals transitioning to cloud-based tools or looking to improve their efficiency in remote or hybrid work settings.Mastering Google Workspace empowers participants to work smarter, collaborate more effectively, and adapt with confidence to the evolving demands of today’s digital workplace.<hr><h3 id="ace79428-7c93-469f-9fe9-f6f43ad270a0" data-toc-id="ace79428-7c93-469f-9fe9-f6f43ad270a0" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2;">Google Workspace</h3><table style="width: 583px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 583px;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" colwidth="583" style="width: 583px;">Module One: Getting Started<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1em 20px; padding: 0px; list-style: outside disc;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Housekeeping Items</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">The Parking Lot</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Workshop Objectives</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Action Plans and Evaluation Forms</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Evaluation Form</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Pre-Assignment</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Pre-Test</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Pre-Test Answers</li></ul> Module Two: Using Google Drive<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1em 20px; padding: 0px; list-style: outside disc;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Managing Files</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Creating and Managing Folders</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Locating Files</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Changing Display and Settings</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Sharing Files and Folders</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Module Two: Review Questions</li></ul> Module Three: Using Gmail<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1em 20px; padding: 0px; list-style: outside disc;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Personalizing Settings</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Managing Your Inbox</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Managing and Communicating with Contacts</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Locating Messages</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Using Gmail Offline</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Module Three: Review Questions</li></ul> Module Four: Using Hangouts Meet<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1em 20px; padding: 0px; list-style: outside disc;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Scheduling, Launching, and Screen Sharing</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Managing Sound, Video and Bandwidth</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Managing Meetings with Hangouts</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Module Four: Review Questions</li></ul> Module Five: Working in Docs<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1em 20px; padding: 0px; list-style: outside disc;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Setting Up Pages</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Inserting Non-Text Elements</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Changing Text Attributes</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Formatting Text Blocks</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Using Content Management Tools</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Inserting and Editing Tables</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Collaborating and Sharing in Docs</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Module Five: Review Questions</li></ul> Module Six: Working in Sheets<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1em 20px; padding: 0px; list-style: outside disc;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Managing Values, Rows, Cells, or Columns.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Formatting Sheets and Cells</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Inserting Non-Text Elements</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Using Functions</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Managing and Transforming Data</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Collaborating and Sharing in Sheets</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Importing and Converting from Other File Types</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Module Six: Review Questions</li></ul> Module Seven: Working in Slides<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1em 20px; padding: 0px; list-style: outside disc;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Building a Presentation</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Working With Text</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Working With Non-Text Elements</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Arranging Objects</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Sharing a Presentation</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Module Seven: Review Questions</li></ul> Module Eight: Wrapping Up<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1em 20px; padding: 0px; list-style: outside disc;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Words from the Wise</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Review of Parking Lot</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.4em;">Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

Google Workspace provides cloud-based tools that streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and improve communication, helping individuals and teams stay productive and connected in both personal and professional environments.

Google Workspace

Eberechi Ugwu-Amole

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