Online Class: Google Docs

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Course Description
Google Docs is a word processing app that is Google's answer to Microsoft Word. Because Google Docs can be accessed on any device for which you have Internet access, it makes it more convenient for users. That said, Google Docs does not contain all the features that you would find in Microsoft Word. Instead, it is a basic word processing program that leaves out the glam, but includes all the features you need to create professional documents.
This course will teach you how to access and use Google Docs, starting with the basics before working its way into the more advanced features. It also includes instructions for setting up a Google account, as well as using Google Drive for saved files.
In this course, you'll learn how to...
- Create new documents from scratch, as well as from templates
- Open existing documents from Google Docs, as well as other word processing programs
- Navigate both the desktop and mobile versions of Google Docs
- Format text, paragraphs, and pages
- Insert, format, and edit images and graphics
- Share and collaborate on documents with other users
- Publish documents to the web
- Print documents
- Install add-ons to give Google Docs even more function and features
- And more
You do not need previous experience with word processing programs or Google to succeed with this course. With clear and concise step-by-step directions, beautifully illustrated lessons with screenshots, and HD Video tutorials, this Google Docs online course will teach you everything you need to know to become a Google Docs power user.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction to Google Docs
This course was developed to teach you how to access and use Google Docs, starting with the basics before working its way into the more advanced features. 9 Total Points
Lesson 1 Video
Review Article: What can you do with Docs?
Take Survey: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Lesson 1 Quiz
Lesson 2: Navigating Google Docs
In this lesson, we are going to discuss how to start using Google Docs. We will talk about navigating Google docs on both a computer an Android device, then get started opening and importing files into the app. 10 Total Points
Lesson 2 Video
Review 3 Articles: 8 Google Docs Tips You May Not Have Known About; Add in Search and Navigate Google Docs; Google Docs Help Forum
Review Video: Navigating Google Docs Home Screen
Complete: Lesson 2 Quiz
Lesson 3: Getting Started in Google Docs
This lesson will demonstrate how to open a blank document or template when you have an existing document already open. 10 Total Points
Lesson 3 Video
Review 3 Articles: Create a file from a template; How do I find templates in Google Drive?; Google docs Help Forum
Complete: Lesson 3 Quiz
Lesson 4: Working with Text in Google Docs
In this lesson students will learn how to enter and format text to create effective and attractive documents while using the app. 10 Total Points
Lesson 4 Video
Review 2 Articles: Type with your voice; Keyboard shortcuts for Google Docs
Review Video: How To Wrap Text Around An Image In Google Docs
Complete: Lesson 4 Quiz
Lesson 5: Text Formatting
This lesson will cover the various ways you can format text in Google Docs. 10 Total Points
Lesson 5 Video
Review 2 Articles: Change how paragraphs and fonts look; Formatting Issues in Google Docs.
Complete: Lesson 5 Quiz
Lesson 6: Paragraph Formatting
There are several things you can do to add special formatting to paragraphs that go beyond alignment and margins. We will learn these methods in this lesson. 10 Total Points
Lesson 6 Video
Review 2 Articles: Extra space in between paragraphs; Create a Hanging Indent in Google Docs
Review Video: How to change Line Spacing and Paragraph spacing in Google Docs
Complete: Lesson 6 Quiz
Lesson 7: Applying Styles to Documents
In this lesson, we will learn to apply different types of styles to the documents that you create. This includes title styles, subtitle styles, and heading styles. 10 Total Points
Lesson 7 Video
Review 3 Articles: Styles for Google Docs; Applying new default styles to existing documents; Customizing Styles
Complete: Lesson 7 Quiz
Lesson 8: Page Formatting
Perhaps one of the most important things you can learn in Google Docs is how to format your page with elements such as margins and page breaks. Formatting your pages makes them look more attractive and makes them easier to read. Plus, it is easy to do with Google Docs. 10 Total Points
Lesson 8 Video
Review 3 Articles: Formatting only one page in Google Docs; How to Change Margins in Google Docs; How to Set the Top Margin and Left Margin on Google Docs
Complete: Lesson 8 Quiz
Lesson 9: Inserting Graphics and Pictures
It helps to add pictures and graphics to add color - and interest. Luckily, Google Docs has the tools you need to import pictures and graphics into your documents.
10 Total Points
Lesson 9 Video
Review 2 Articles: Insert or delete images or videos; Editing pictures in Google Docs
Review Video: How to add images to documents in Google docs
Complete: Lesson 9 Quiz
Lesson 10: Inserting Drawings and Charts
In this lesson, we are going to discuss the drawing and chart tools offered by Google Docs.
10 Total Points
Lesson 10 Video
Review 2 Articles: How to Insert Diagrams in Google Docs; Insert Existing Drawing Into Google Docs Document
Review Video: How to insert a drawing in document in Google Docs
Complete: Lesson 10 Quiz
Lesson 11: Creating Tables in Google Docs
In this lesson students will learn how to create tables in Google Docs. 10 Total Points
Lesson 11 Video
Review 2 Articles: How to Create Flowcharts and Diagrams in Google Docs; How to Build a Graph on Google Docs
Review Video: Creating and Formatting tables in Google Docs
Complete: Lesson 11 Quiz
Lesson 12: Inserting Additional Elements into a Document
In this lesson, we are going to cover additional elements, such as equations, that you can insert into your documents to make them more professional and effective.
10 Total Points
Lesson 12 Video
Review 2 Articles: Insert special characters in google docs.; Special Character add ons for google docs.
Review 2 Videos: How to Insert Equations into Google Docs; Create A Table Of Contents In Google Docs
Complete: Lesson 12 Quiz
Lesson 13: Publishing and Printing Documents in Google Docs
In this lesson students will learn how to publish and print documents in Google Docs 10 Total Points
Lesson 13 Video
Review 3 Articles: Publish Good Looking Docs.; Print or change page setup; How can I set the default paper size in Google Docs?
Review Video: Publish Google Docs to the Web
Complete: Lesson 13 Quiz
Lesson 14: Sharing and Collaborating on Documents in Google Docs
In this lesson students will learn how to share and collaborate on Documents in Google Docs. 10 Total Points
Lesson 14 Video
Review Article: How to Share Documents in Google Docs: Everything You Need to Know
Review Video: Sharing in Google Docs
Complete: Lesson 14 Quiz
Lesson 15: Editing and Proofing a Document
In this lesson, we are going to continue to talk about collaborating on documents using Google Doc's editing tools before moving on to checking for spelling errors in all your documents. 69 Total Points
Lesson 15 Video
Take Poll: End of Course Poll
Take Survey: Course Comments
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Lesson 15 Quiz
Complete: The Final Exam
208
Total Course Points
Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe what a word processor is and what Google Docs capabilities are.
- Demonstrate navigating Google Docs.
- Demonstrate working with text, formatting text, and styling paragraphs in Google Docs.
- Demonstrate applying styles to documents.
- Demonstrate page formatting.
- Demonstrate inserting graphics and pictures.
- Demonstrate inserting drawings and charts.
- Demonstrate creating tables in Google Docs.
- Demonstrate publishing and printing documents.
- Demonstrate sharing and collaborating on documents.
- Describe methods for editing and proofing a document using Google Docs, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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Course Title:
Google Docs
Course Number:
9770532
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Languages:
English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
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Course Type:
Professional Development (Self-Paced, Online Class)
CEU Value:
0.6 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation:
Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy:
Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method:
Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor:
UniversalClass Staff Instructors
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