Google™ Apps for Businesses

Course length: 2.0 day(s)

Course Objective:
You will communicate and collaborate with others using the various applications in Google Apps.

Target Student:
This course is for any individual who will use a computer to access and utilize Google’s online office productivity applications.

Delivery Method:
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

After completing this course the student should be able to:

  • describe the basic features of Google Apps.
  • communicate using Gmail.
  • communicate using Gmail Chat and Google Talk.
  • use Google Calendar to keep track of schedules.
  • create and share documents and presentations using Google Docs.
  • work with Google Spreadsheets and Forms.
  • communicate and collaborate with others using Google Groups.
  • create and customize a site using Google Sites.
  • upload and share videos in Google Video.

Prerequisites:
Basic computing skills, such as opening, closing, and saving documents; experience in web browsing, sending email, and handling attachments in mail; exposure to multiple web browsers. Moreover, basic skills with Microsoft® Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook) are recommended but not mandatory.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Google Apps

Topic 1A: Introduction to Google Apps
Topic 1B: Log in to the Google Apps Domain
Topic 1C: Configure the Administrative Settings
Lesson 2: Communicating Using Gmail

Topic 2A: Introduction to Gmail
Topic 2B: Compose an Email
Topic 2C: Manage Email Messages
Topic 2D: Manage Contacts
Lesson 3: Communicating Using Gmail Chat and Google Talk

Topic 3A: Communicate Using Gmail Chat
Topic 3B: Communicate Using Google Talk
Lesson 4: Managing Schedules Using Google Calendar

Topic 4A: Explore Google Calendar
Topic 4B: Schedule an Event
Topic 4C: Share a Calendar
Topic 4D: Search Calendars
Topic 4E: Create Task Lists
Lesson 5: Working with Google Documents and Presentations

Topic 5A: Introduction to Google Docs
Topic 5B: Create Word Documents
Topic 5C: Share Documents with Other Users
Topic 5D: Create Presentations
Topic 5E: Share Presentations with Other Users
Topic 5F: Create Drawings
Lesson 6: Working with Google Spreadsheets and Forms

Topic 6A: Create Spreadsheets
Topic 6B: Set Permissions and Notifications in Spreadsheets
Topic 6C: Create Forms
Lesson 7: Collaborating Using Google Groups

Topic 7A: Create Google Groups
Topic 7B: Initiate Discussions in Google Groups
Topic 7C: Subscribe to and Manage a Group
Topic 7D: Customize a Group
Lesson 8: Collaborating Using Google Sites

Topic 8A: Explore Google Sites
Topic 8B: Create a Site
Topic 8C: Edit a Site
Topic 8D: Manage a Site
Lesson 9: Working with Google Video

Topic 9A: Upload Videos
Topic 9B: Share Videos