Intro to Google Workspace with Gemini AI (Free)

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Google Workspace for Home and Office is a practical, hands-on course designed for adults who want to get comfortable using Google tools to manage everyday personal and work tasks. You will learn how Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Tasks, Meet, and Forms fit together so you can create, organize, and share information without emailing file attachments back and forth. By the end of this course, you will have built a simple “Home & Office Hub” using Google Workspace that you can continue using after class.

Total Course Time: 2.5 hours
Format: One 2.5 hour course
Level: Beginner to early-intermediate

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What You’ll Learn – Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain what Google Workspace is and how it compares to Microsoft 365.
• Sign in with a Google account and navigate the main Google apps from a web browser.
• Understand how Gemini AI works with Google Workspace Tools
• Use Google Drive to organize files into folders and find documents quickly.
• Create, edit, and share basic documents in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Collaborate with others in real time without emailing attachments.
• Use Gmail more efficiently with labels, filters, and search tools.
• Join and host basic video meetings in Google Meet.

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Who Should Take This Course

This course is designed for:

• Adult learners seeking personal enrichment and digital confidence.
• Small business owners and solo professionals who want to manage their work more efficiently in the cloud.
• Individuals transitioning from Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace.

You’ll get the most out of this class if:

• You use email and the web at least occasionally.
• You want to keep files, schedules, and communication in one organized place.
• You are willing to try hands-on activities during class.

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Prerequisites

Students should:

• Have basic end-user computer skills (using a mouse/trackpad, typing, browsing websites).
• Bring a laptop (Windows, macOS, or Chromebook).
• Have a working Google account (personal @gmail.com or Google Workspace account) and know the password.
• Be able to connect to Wi‑Fi.

(If needed, the first part of Session 1 will help anyone who needs extra support with signing in.)

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Things to Consider

• You will be working in your own Google account. Do not share sensitive or private information in class activities.
• You may see slightly different screens if you are on a personal Gmail account vs. a business/school Google Workspace account, but the core skills are the same.
• If you use Microsoft 365 at home or at work, you will see direct parallels between the tools.

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Major Tools Covered

• Gmail – Email and basic organization
• Google Drive – Cloud file storage and organization
• Google Docs – Word processing and shared documents
• Google Sheets – Simple spreadsheets, lists, and budgets
• Google Slides – Presentations
• Google Calendar & Tasks – Scheduling and to‑do lists
• Google Meet – Online video meetings
• Google Forms – Simple forms and surveys (brief overview)