Google Drive Basics

Course Description

Google Drive is a file storage service that allows users to create, share, and store files from anywhere. Tools like Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides make remote work and team collaboration easier with real-time editing, accessible version history, and chat and commenting capabilities. This course reviews the main functions and features of Google Drive and popular Google apps. Topics covered include: creating, uploading, and sharing files and folders; managing team projects and tasks; organizing your workspace; and maximizing productivity with Google Drive.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

• Explain the benefits of cloud computing
• Create and upload files and folders to Google Drive
• Format organized and engaging files with Google Docs and Google Sheets
• Collaborate with, share content with, and assign tasks to colleagues with Google Drive
• Work productively and manage the productivity of employees with Google Drive and its add-ons
• Organize Google Drive files to increase their accessibility
• Find old Google Drive files and delete unnecessary ones