Google Workspace is widely used, yet many people are unsure how its tools fit together. This practical course introduces Gmail, Drive, Docs and Calendar, showing how they support everyday organisation, communication and collaboration. The focus is on real-life use rather than technical detail, helping participants work more confidently across devices. Ideal for home users, volunteers and learners wanting to simplify everyday digital tasks. Students must bring a laptop (including charger) and phone (Google accounts requires 2-step authentication). The first session will provide a step-by-step guide to create a Google account if you do not already have one.
- Introduction to Google Workspace for private users: Understanding accounts and app integration
- Gmail: Composing, sending, organizing emails, and managing contacts
- Google Contacts: Create and manage your contact lists
- Google Drive: File storage, organization, sharing, and permissions
- Google Calendar: Scheduling, reminders, and event management
- Google Meet: Scheduling and joining video conferences
- Google Chat: Messaging, creating rooms, and conversation management
- Google Docs: Creating, formatting, and collaborating on documents
- Google Sheets: Creating and using basic spreadsheets and formulas
- Google Forms: Designing surveys and analyzing responses
- Exploring More Apps and Social Media Integration
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Send, receive, and organize emails using Gmail, including labels, filters, and managing spam.
- Create and manage your contact lists.
- Store, access, organize, and share files using Google Drive.
- Create, edit, and share events using Google Calendar and manage reminders and notifications.
- Schedule and join video meetings using Google Meet.
- Use Google Chat to streamline communication and manage conversations.
- Create, edit, format, and collaborate on documents using Google Docs.
- Create simple spreadsheets using Google Sheets and apply basic functions and formulas.
- Build and share surveys using Google Forms and analyse responses.
- Explore additional Google apps
