Google Docs from Coursera

With Google Docs, your documents are stored in the cloud, and you can access them from any computer or device. You create and edit documents right in your web browser; no special software is required. Even better, multiple people can work at the same time, you can see people’s changes as they make them, and every change is saved automatically.

In this course, you will learn how to open Google Docs, create and format a new document, and apply a template to a new document.

You will learn how to enhance your documents using a table of contents, headers and footers, tables, drawings, images, and more.

You will learn how to share your documents with others. We will discuss your sharing options and examine collaborator roles and permissions. You will learn how to manage versions of your documents.

Google Docs allows you to work in real time with others on the same document. You will learn how to create and manage comments and action items in your documents.

We will review a few of the Google Docs tools. You will understand how to set your preferences to suit your own work style and explore how to use tools such as Google Explore to add value to your content.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Introduction

This module covers the agenda. It also introduces students to On the Rise and the course business challenge.

Introduction to Google Docs

Many of us have worked with word processing tools. In this module we will discuss how Google Docs documents are created and how Google Docs works across other file formats, allowing you to edit and save revisions seamlessly and collaboratively.

Compose a Google Doc

After you create a document, you will want to format and add styles so the document meets your needs. In this module we will show you how you can format and name your document and then print it or move it to where you and your team can collaboratively access it.

Enhance your Google Docs

In this module you’ll learn how to make the document even more functional by creating a table of contents, adding headers and footers, and inserting links and bookmarks.

Share your Google Docs

In this module we’ll explore how to share a document with the appropriate permissions, manage versions of the document and, if necessary, transfer its ownership. And while there are many reasons to keep the document in the cloud, we’ll discuss the options available to download your document.

Collaborate with Google Docs

In this module we’ll discuss how to use comments effectively to support the development of a document. You’ll learn how to add comments to a document, assign someone to an action item, resolve a comment, and view the comment history. You’ll also learn how Google Docs comments integrate with Gmail.

Google Docs tools

In this module, we’ll take some time to understand how you can set your preferences to increase your productivity and explore how to use tools such as Google Explore and dictionaries to add value to your content. You will learn how to translate content and to ensure the document is accessible to your audience. You will also learn how to compare documents to quickly identify differences.

Business challenge

In this module, you will put everything you have learned into practice by helping our fictional Google Workspace customer solve their business challenge.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Ideal for complete beginners seeking to become adept at Google Docs

Students learn up-to-date Google Docs features at their own pace

Taught by recognized Google Cloud Training experts

Google Docs is a widely used tool in both academic and professional settings

Course provides personalized guidance adjusted to students' own learning needs

No prior knowledge of Google Docs or word processing is required

Reviews summary

Well-received google docs course

Learners say this is a highly-rated course for learning the basics of Google Docs. Reviews mention that this course is great for beginners who have never used Google Docs before. Students also say that this course is easy to understand and covers all the basics of using Google Docs. However, some reviews mention that the course could be improved by showing more real-time examples of how to use Google Docs and by providing more detailed instructions on how to access the various tools.

Easy to understand

"easy to understand"

"The course was easy to learn."

"Simple, but accurate"

Great for beginners

"This is a great start. It also helps if you have a basic understanding of MS Word already."

"Before taking this course, I did not know anything about Google Docs. This course left me feeling confident about using Google Docs"

"Very nice for beginners, this will be helpful for the community"

Could provide more detailed instructions

"I don't find it to be very intuitive"

"The learning format is awful. The only value are the few short clips where you see navigation through an actual document"

Could use more real-time demos

"it would have been way more helpful if the step by step process of accessing various tools were shown in real time"

"Some of the features that showing in the videos does not work"

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Google Docs with these activities:

Read up on Google Docs

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Gain a comprehensive understanding of Google Docs features and functionalities outside of the course materials to enhance practical application

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Read through available chapters
Summarize key concepts and how they apply to the course

Explore Google Docs advanced features

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Expand your knowledge of Google Docs by exploring official tutorials and resources that cover advanced functionalities, enhancing your proficiency and unlocking new possibilities

Browse courses on Google Docs

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Identify specific areas where you want to improve
Find relevant tutorials and resources

Test your Google Docs skills

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Enhance your proficiency in using Google Docs tools and features through practical exercises, ensuring better retention and application of techniques

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Set up a Google Docs practice file
Practice creating, editing, and formatting documents
Collaborate on a document with a peer

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Develop a Google Docs tutorial

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Deepen your understanding of Google Docs by creating a tutorial that explains its features and functionalities, reinforcing your knowledge and providing value to others

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Plan the structure and content of your tutorial
Research and gather relevant information
Write and format the tutorial content

Contribute to the Google Docs community

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Engage with the wider Google Docs community by contributing to open-source projects or initiatives, broadening your perspective and potentially making a meaningful impact

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Identify a project that aligns with your interests
Check the project's contribution guidelines

Build a collaborative Google Docs project

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Develop a practical understanding of Google Docs collaboration and document management by working on a project with peers, enhancing your productivity and teamwork skills

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Identify a project goal and scope
Form a team and assign roles
Set up a shared Google Docs workspace
Collaborate on developing and editing the document

Participate in a Google Docs competition

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Challenge yourself and test your Google Docs skills by participating in a competition, enhancing your motivation and fostering a spirit of excellence

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Find and register for a suitable competition
Prepare your submission by practicing and refining your skills

Career center

Learners who complete Google Docs will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

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Technical Writer

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Information Architect

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User Experience Designer

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Content Strategist

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Digital Marketing Manager

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Social Media Manager

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Search Engine Optimization Specialist

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Web Developer

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Business Analyst

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Project Manager

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Knowledge Management Specialist

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Customer Success Manager

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Sales Engineer

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Technical Support Specialist

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