Getting started with Google Workspace Specialization Course Syllabus

Overview: This specialization provides a beginner-friendly introduction to Google Workspace, designed to help learners build essential digital productivity and collaboration skills. Through hands-on exercises, you'll gain practical experience with core tools including Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, and Chat. The course is structured into five focused modules with a total time commitment of approximately 12 hours, allowing learners to progress at their own pace. By the end, you’ll be equipped to manage everyday work tasks efficiently in cloud-based environments—ideal for remote or hybrid teams.

Module 1: Email with Gmail

Estimated time: 3 hours

• Sending and formatting emails
• Organizing inbox with labels and filters
• Using advanced search in Gmail
• Configuring custom productivity settings

Module 2: Scheduling with Google Calendar

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Creating and managing events
• Handling meeting invitations
• Sharing calendars with colleagues
• Setting reminders and custom notifications

Module 3: Managing Content with Google Drive

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Organizing files and folders in My Drive and Shared Drives
• Applying data templates
• Sharing files securely with internal teams
• Using advanced search techniques

Module 4: Creating Professional Documents (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Estimated time: 3 hours

• Creating and formatting documents in Google Docs
• Building spreadsheets and analyzing data in Google Sheets
• Designing professional presentations in Google Slides
• Collaborating in real time on documents

Module 5: Collaboration with Meet & Chat

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Starting and managing video meetings in Google Meet
• Sharing screens and content during calls
• Communicating in real time using Google Chat
• Collaborating live across Workspace apps

Module 6: Final Project

Estimated time: 1 hour

• Create a shared folder in Google Drive with appropriate permissions
• Develop a collaborative document, spreadsheet, and presentation
• Present findings in a Google Meet simulation with Chat integration

Prerequisites

• Basic computer literacy
• Familiarity with web browsers
• Access to a Google account

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Compose, organize, and manage emails efficiently using Gmail
• Schedule and share events using Google Calendar
• Store, organize, and share files in Google Drive and Shared Drives
• Create and collaborate on professional documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Host virtual meetings and communicate in real time using Meet and Chat