Google Apps for Businesses

Course Objective

This course will allow you to communicate and collaborate with others using the various applications in Google Apps.

Pre-Requisites

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.

Target Student

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

Course Objectives

After completing this course, students will 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.

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