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Getting started with Google Workspace Specialization
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Getting started with Google Workspace Specialization

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.7

(1,524 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate the key features of Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Meet and Google Chat

  • Secure, share and collaborate with others in Google Workspace

  • Configure Google Workspace to suit your way of working

  • Solve business challenges using Google Workspace

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Specialization - 9 course series

Gmail

Course 13 hours4.7 (1,130 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Compose, reply, forward, and format messages using the Gmail interface.

  • Organize your messages using Gmail.

  • Identify ways to customize Gmail to improve productivity.

  • Apply filters and advanced search to find messages.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Gmail
Category: Organizational Skills
Category: Google Workspace
Category: Writing
Category: Email Security
Category: Productivity Software
Category: Business Communication
Category: Business Correspondence

Google Calendar

Course 22 hours4.7 (320 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Create and manage Google Calendar events.

  • Customize Google Calendar to suit your way of working.

  • Create, manage and subscribe to additional calendars.

  • Share a Google Calendar.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Calendar Management
Category: Scheduling
Category: Setting Appointments
Category: Event Management
Category: Collaboration
Category: Data Sharing
Category: Productivity Software
Category: Coordinating
Category: Organizational Skills

Google Drive

Course 32 hours4.8 (250 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Use, manage, organize and share folders and files using My Drive.

  • Create, manage, and share folders and files in a Google shared drive.

  • Search and navigate using Google Drive.

  • Apply templates to work across Google Workspace applications.

Skills you'll gain

Category: File Management
Category: Document Management
Category: Team Management
Category: Data Sharing
Category: Content Management
Category: Productivity Software
Category: Google Workspace
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Team Oriented

Google Docs

Course 42 hours4.8 (272 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Create, style, format and organize documents using Google Docs.

  • Share and collaborate securely using Google Docs.

  • Manage versions, comments, and ownership in Google Docs.

  • Describe the tools and options available in Google Docs.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Google Docs
Category: Document Management
Category: File Management
Category: Editing
Category: Version Control
Category: Technical Documentation
Category: Productivity Software
Category: Data Sharing
Category: Google Workspace

Google Sheets

Course 53 hours4.7 (536 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Add, import, manage, and format data using Google Sheets.

  • Filter, summarize, and protect data in Google Sheets.

  • Perform calculations and visualize your spreadsheet data.

  • Apply best practices to share and collaborate in Google Sheets.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Google Sheets
Category: Spreadsheet Software
Category: Data Import/Export
Category: Data Sharing
Category: Real Time Data
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Version Control
Category: Data Management
Category: Change Control
Category: Google Workspace
Category: Excel Formulas
Category: Productivity Software

Google Slides

Course 63 hours4.8 (193 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Create, manage, format and organize content using Google Slides.

  • Add and edit visual objects, and apply transitions and animations to enhance your Google Slides.

  • Share and collaborate securely with Google Slides.

  • Present and engage your audience using Google Slides.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Presentations
Category: Data Sharing
Category: Google Workspace
Category: Productivity Software
Category: Sales Presentations
Category: Version Control
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Document Management
Category: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Category: Business Communication
Category: Data Visualization

Google Meet

Course 72 hours4.8 (147 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Create Google Meet video conferences and customize your Google Meet environment.

  • Enhance collaboration through Google Meet video conferencing.

  • Manage Google Meet video conferences using host controls.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Meeting Facilitation
Category: Data Sharing
Category: Collaboration
Category: Calendar Management
Category: Events and Conferences
Category: Virtual Teams
Category: Live Streaming
Category: Discussion Facilitation
Category: Google Workspace
Category: Scheduling

Google Chat

Course 82 hours4.7 (42 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Describe how to send messages and manage Google Chat.

  • Streamline workflow and collaboration capabilities among virtual teams using spaces in Google Chat.

  • Describe how to use apps available in Google Chat.

  • Solve business challenges using Google Chat.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Google Workspace
Category: Teamwork
Category: Internal Communications
Category: Collaboration
Category: Productivity Software
Category: Communication
Category: Business Communication

Google Sheets - Advanced Topics

Course 92 hours4.6 (334 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Apply advanced formatting within a Google Sheet

  • Perform calculations and visualize data using Google Sheets

  • Create and collect data from a Google Form

  • Solve business challenges using Google Sheets

Skills you'll gain

Category: Google Sheets
Category: Data Validation
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Data Sharing
Category: Excel Macros
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Real Time Data
Category: Data Integration
Category: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX)
Category: Excel Formulas
Category: Google Workspace
Category: Spreadsheet Software
Category: Data Cleansing
Category: Productivity Software

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