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Google Workspace Training

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Find full courses from the best trainers on how to master Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Meet, and other Google tools.  Courses can be paused and continued at your own pace.


Search for a topic or learn the entire tool from start to finish at your own pace.  Find step-by-step walkthroughs for all things Google, even finding tips and tricks based on your job role.


In-Person: Instructor-Led Training for Faculty and Staff

Get the most out of Google Workspace by taking advantage of these Google centric training classes.  Varying in topic and experience level, we tailor the classes to you by keeping the class size small and the IT Trainer ready to answer any and all questions.

Instructor-Led Google Workspace Training Courses

 Organize Everything (Advanced)

Gmail

Your inbox is not for storage.  But how are you supposed to keep up with the constant onslaught of incoming emails?

Organize everything in your Gmail Inbox until the only thing left are emails that require action. In this course we will show you techniques and strategies to maximize your time by using:

  • Labels
  • Filters
  • Advanced Features
  • Archive
  • Quick Actions
  • Search
  • Integrated Apps

Audience: University employees with a solid foundation in Gmail, interested in widening their range by using these advanced features.  For introductory users, please see the "Google Essentials: Gmail" class offering.


Calendar

Who, what, where, when, and why.  With so much to consider, how do you coordinate it all?

Organize everything on your schedule with Google Calendar.  Using Google Calendar lets everyone involved always know who, what, where, when, and why.  In this course we will show you techniques and strategies to maximize your time by using:

  • Find a Time
  • Appointment Slots
  • Office Hours
  • Duplicate and Copy To
  • My Calendar vs. Other Calendar
  • Create a New Calendar
  • Visibility Permissions
  • Attachments

Audience: University employees with a solid foundation in Google Calendar, interested in widening their range by using these advanced features.  For introductory users, please see the "Google Essentials: Calendar" class offering.


Drive

My Drive or Shared Drives?  That is the question everyone keeps asking.  In this training, we will give you the answer to this common question and walk you through how to really organize everything.

You'll also find out some tips and tricks to get your projects done better, faster, and more efficiently when you can communicate and collaborate seamlessly with your team in Drive.
In this advanced course we will:

  • Highlight the core differences between Shared Drives and My Drive
  • Demonstrate the collaborative advantages with Shared Drives
  • Introduce File Stream and the benefits it brings to your workflow
  • And provide file management tips that make it easy to find your files

PREREQUISITES: To attend this advanced training, you must first attend either Google Essentials: Drive training or New Employee Technology Orientation offered by IT Training.  You can also test out of the prerequisite training by emailing IT.Training@pepperdine.edu and we will send you a proficiency quiz.

After completing the quiz, you may sign up for the Organize Everything: Shared Drive training.  You can prepare for the quiz with this LinkedIn Learning Google Drive Essentials course.  Audience: All university employees and faculty with a firm grasp on creating and sharing files in Drive using My Drive.

 

 Google Essentials (Beginner)

Gmail

This 60-minute, hands-on training session will provide staff real-time training in using Gmail.  Central to this classroom/lab training are practical exercises designed to provide experience and boost your confidence in using Gmail.

In this training you will:

  • Navigate within Google Mail and tailor your inbox preferences
  • Learn tips and tricks to compose, send, and read email, including conversation/thread view
  • "Archive" your email as well as set-up and use labels for increased efficiency
  • Search your email
  • Set up and use filters

Audience: Any university employee new to Gmail or looking to deepen their understanding of Gmail core components.  For advanced users, please see the "Organize Everything: Gmail" course offering.


Calendar

This 60-minute, hands-on training session will provide staff real-time training in using Google Calendar.  Central to this classroom/lab training are practical exercises designed to provide experience and boost your confidence in using Google Calendar.

In this training, you will learn about:

  • Calendar Overview and Navigation
  • Views (day, week, month)
  • Creating an event
  • Settings
  • Defaults
  • My Calendar vs. Other Calendars

Audience: Any University employee new to Google Calendar or looking to deepen their understanding of Calendar core components.  For advanced users, please see the "Organize Everything: Calendar" course offering.

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