Get started with Google Workspace apps like Gmail, Docs, and Drive. Learn to collaborate and work efficiently in a cloud-based environment.
Learning Mode: Learn at ALC or at Home
Detailed Course Curriculum
Hands-on module breakdown aligned with MKCL production standards and industry requirements.
What is Gmail? Setting up a Gmail account
Basic composing and sending emails
Mail composing and basic formatting
Email compose features and formatting features
Attachments and insert link
Insert emoji and Insert files using Drive
Insert photo and different sources
Confidential mode and Signature basics
Setting signature
Account display main menu, mail tabs and side panel primary tabs
Important mails, starred mails and basics of sent mails
Mail search, Date and Time filters and Attachment filters
Sent items filters and Scheduled mails
Drafts, Discard, Spam, and Categories
All mail, Chats, Trash, Manage labels and Create new label
Side Panel feature
Chat and Meet, Density, Theme, and Inbox type settings
Reading pane options and Email threading
Language, Page size, Grammar, Spelling and Smart compose
Vacation responder, Accounts and Import section
Google Search and Landing page features
How Google Search works?
Categories of search in Google Search
I’m Feeling Lucky, Voice search, Search by Image features
Google Image Search
Google Image Search further features
Google News Search
Google Videos Search
Google Books Search
Google Books Search further features
Google Shopping Search
Google Maps Search
Google Flights Search
Accessing Google Drive
Google Drive Interface Desktop
Various file types in Google Drive
Converting files to Google Drive
Uploading Files and Folders Via Web
Deleting and Recovering Files and Folders
Creating and Working with Google Drive Folders
Downloading and printing files
Searching & Sorting files on Google Drive
Navigating the interface in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides
Sharing Files Through Google Drive
Working with Files Shared with You
Revision History and Troubleshooting in Google Docs
Suggested Edits in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
Google Drive on smartphones
Working Offline with Google Drive
Recover Username and Password
Automating Tasks in Google Drive using IFTTT
Using the New Backup and Sync Feature
What is Google Chat
Introduction to the user interface
Introduction to the user interface
Getting started with Google Chat
Using Google Chat in your browser
Using Google Chat in your browser
Using Google Chat on the Desktop
Using Google Chat on the Desktop
Using Google Chat app
Using Google Chat app
Using Google Chat in Gmail
Using Google Chat in Gmail
More about Google Chat
Understanding Google Chat symbols
Understanding Google Chat symbols
Starting a conversation in Google Chat
Starting a conversation in Google Chat
Creating a Space and a Group Conversation
Creating a Space and a Group Conversation
What are spaces and group conversations?
What are spaces and group conversations?
Tasks in a Space in Google Chat
Tasks in a Space in Google Chat
Make a phone call from Google Chat
Make a phone call from Google Chat
Google Chat notifications
Google Chat notifications
Format your messages
Format your messages
Send and share files
Send and share files
Search for Google Chat messages
Search for Google Chat messages
Send feedback through Google Chat
Send feedback through Google Chat
Tips for beginners
Save time with smart reply suggestions
Save time with smart reply suggestions
See if someone is available
See if someone is available
Add or remove people to start a new group
Add or remove people to start a new group
Mark a message as read or unread
Mark a message as read or unread
Intermediate and advanced tips
What are two modes in Google Chat?
Google Chat integrations
Using Google Meet with Google Chat
Using Google Meet with Google Chat
Using Google Calendar with Google Chat
Using Google Calendar with Google Chat
Using Google Drive and Docs with Google Chat
Using Google Drive and Docs with Google Chat
Google Chat hidden features
More hidden features in Google Chat
More hidden features in Google Chat
Navigate Google Chat with keyboard shortcuts
Delete a conversation in Google Chat
Difference between various Chat accounts
Switch to Google Chat from another product
Google Chat pricing NONE
Google Chat for Developers
How secure is Google Chat?
FAQs on Google Chat
What is Google Calendar?
Get started with Google Calendar
Google Calendar Interface
View your Day, Week, or Month
Google Calendar Events
Create a new Event
Create a new Event
All Day Events
All Day Events
Repeating Events
Repeating Events
Edit, Duplicate, Delete Events
Edit, Duplicate, Delete Events
Inviting Guests to events
Inviting Guests to events
Adding Google Meet conference to events
Adding Google Meet conference to events
Accepting requests to invited events
Accepting requests to invited events
Google Calendar Events Settings
Check guests availability and time
Check guests availability and time
Notification Options
Notification Options
Setting individual notifications for individual Calendars
Setting individual notifications for individual Calendars
Email guests in your event, add notes and guests
Email guests in your event, add notes and guests
See Invitation Status in events
See Invitation Status in events
Email selection of people
Email selection of people
Adding a new Calendar
Adding a new Calendar
Creating Events on another Calendar
Creating Events on another Calendar
Copy events to multiple Calendars
Copy events to multiple Calendars
Display and hide Calendars
Display and hide Calendars
Search events
Search events
See Other’s Calendar
See Other’s Calendar
Subscribe to Calendar
Subscribe to Calendar
Share Calendar and Calendar as URLs
Share Calendar and Calendar as URLs
Subscribe to Calendar from URL
Subscribe to Calendar from URL
Change Calendar colours
Change Calendar colours
Calendar of Interest
Calendar of Interest
Time zone setting
Time zone setting
More Google Calendar events settings
Personalization, Add-ons, and Links
Add location
Add location
Change Event Owner
Change Event Owner
Export and Import Calendars
Export and Import Calendars
Text formatting for Notes
Text formatting for Notes
Hyperlink options for Notes
Hyperlink options for Notes
File attachment options
File attachment options
Calendar Add-Ons and Remove Add-Ons
Calendar Add-Ons and Remove Add-Ons
Print Options
Print Options
Add Zoom Meeting Links to Events
Add Zoom Meeting Links to Events
Create Appointment Schedule
Create Appointment Schedule
Book an appointment
Book an appointment
Book a Room or Resource
Book a Room or Resource
Use Google Calendar as a daily planner
Tackle To-Do List
Tackle To-Do List
Jump to a specific date in Google Calendar
Jump to a specific date in Google Calendar
Keyboard shortcuts for Google Calendar
How to turn on keyboard shortcuts in Google Calendar?
How to turn on keyboard shortcuts in Google Calendar?
How to change the Calendar Views of Google Calendar?
How to change the Calendar Views of Google Calendar?
Keyboard shortcuts to move around your calendar
Keyboard shortcuts to move around your calendar
Shortcuts for Calendar Events
Shortcuts for Calendar Events
Learn which browsers Google Calendar supports
Learn which browsers Google Calendar supports
Introduction and basic access
Basic access and features
Basic access and further features
Features for setting Tasks
Setting Tasks
Setting Subtasks
Creating new list
Starred Items
Repeat Function
Set task using Create
Sort by Options
Completing and deleting Tasks
Deleting Lists, Creating Task via Calendar
Moving Reminders; Move to Top feature
Getting started
Using features
Creating new task
Creating new task and other features
Introduction
Landing Page and features
Creating Basic Note
Note creation and other usable features
Reminder functionality of Note Keeping
Collaborator feature of Note Keeping
Background option in Note Taking
Add image to Note Feature
“More” options on Notes
Note Archive option and “More” options
Add a Drawing
Make a Copy, Show Tick Boxes
Copy to Google Docs; Pinning Notes
Features and Options on Saved Notes; Standalone Tools on Text Box
Side Panel Options
Desktop App top panel features
Settings options – Notes and Lists, Reminder Defaults, Sharing
More options in settings
Google Keep App - Getting Started, Basic Features
Using features
Introduction to Google Chrome
Overview of the Google Chrome web browser
Overview of the Google Chrome web browser
Download and Install Chrome
Download and Install Chrome
Google Chrome for your phone
Google Chrome for your phone
Make Chrome the Default Browser on Windows 11
Getting to know Google Chrome
Chrome Settings
Chrome Settings
Setting up a default web browser from Chrome settings
Setting up a default web browser from Chrome settings
Sign in with Google Account
Sign in with Google Account
Advanced sync settings
Advanced sync settings
Log out of your Google account and delete the user
Log out of your Google account and delete the user
Components of Chrome
Using tabs
Using tabs
Using multiple windows
Using multiple windows
Choosing the default search engine
Choosing the default search engine
Features of Chrome
Home button and its options
Home button and its options
On start-up options
On start-up options
Zoom in and out webpages
Zoom in and out webpages
Download and manage files
Download and manage files
Save link as
Save link as
Change default Download location and Download settings
Change default Download location and Download settings
Sharing webpage URL
Sharing webpage URL
Enable and Disable Pop-up Blocker
Enable and Disable Pop-up Blocker
Translate Options
Translate Options
Language settings
Language settings
Printing web pages
Printing web pages
Managing Bookmarks
Bookmarks and bookmarks bar
Bookmarks and bookmarks bar
Managing bookmarks
Managing bookmarks
Quick import options
Quick import options
Export bookmarks
Export bookmarks
Importing bookmarks from bookmarks File
Importing bookmarks from bookmarks File
Save browser session
Save browser session
Mute site
Mute site
Adding Extensions
Adding and using extensions
Adding and using extensions
Pin, unpin and remove extensions
Pin, unpin and remove extensions
Managing History
Accessing history list
Accessing history list
Removing specific and all history
Removing specific and all history
Account History in Google Account
Account History in Google Account
Disable and Delete Browser and Google Search History
Disable and Delete Browser and Google Search History
Setting up cookies and cache
Setting up cookies and cache
Passwords and Autofill
Save password options
Save password options
Manage passwords
Manage passwords
Autofill feature
Autofill feature
Site settings and others
Clear browsing data from Computer
Clear browsing data from Computer
Site settings
Site settings
Incognito window
Incognito window
Reset settings
Reset settings
Group tabs
Group tabs
Full-screen
Full-screen
Chrome theme
Chrome theme
Font settings
Font settings
Viewing page source
Viewing page source
Just read extension
Just read extension
Advanced Features
Inspect tool and developer tool
Inspect tool and developer tool
Open and Save PDF Files
Open and Save PDF Files
Merging PDF files
Merging PDF files
Add and manage multiple users
Add and manage multiple users
Task manager
Task manager
Editor for Docs
Editor for Docs
Cast to other devices
Cast to other devices
Google Chrome Remote desktop
Google Chrome Remote desktop
Common issues with solution
Introduction
What you need to start Google Meet
Getting Started with Meet
Sign in and launch Meet
Sign in and launch Meet
How to start a Meeting on Google Meet
How to start a Meeting on Google Meet
Add people to a meeting
Add people to a meeting
Join a meeting from an invitation
Join a meeting from an invitation
Schedule a meeting for the future in Google Calendar
Schedule a meeting for the future in Google Calendar
Create a meeting for later
Create a meeting for later
Different Ways to Join in a Meeting
Different Ways to Join in a Meeting
Collaborate in a Meeting
Adjust the screen layout
Adjust the screen layout
Manage participants
Manage participants
Admit or deny entry
Admit or deny entry
Meeting controls
Meeting controls
Use Google Meet with Docs, Sheets, Slides, & Jamboard
Join meeting from Doc, Sheet, Slides, or Jamboard
Join meeting from Doc, Sheet, Slides, or Jamboard
Transfer meeting into Doc, Sheet, Slides, or Jamboard
Transfer meeting into Doc, Sheet, Slides, or Jamboard
Present from Doc, Sheet, Slides, or Jamboard
Present from Doc, Sheet, Slides, or Jamboard
Share link for Docs, Sheets, or Slides
Share link for Docs, Sheets, or Slides
Start a new meeting from Doc, Sheet, Slides, or Jamboard
Start a new meeting from Doc, Sheet, Slides, or Jamboard
Google Meet Other Paid Features
Breakout Rooms
Breakout Rooms
Polls
Polls
Google Meet Q&A
Google Meet Q&A
Google Meet Mobile Version
Introduction to Jamboard
Overview of Jamboard
Overview of Jamboard
Benefits of Jamboard for education
Benefits of Jamboard for education
Setting up a Jamboard accounts
Setting up a Jamboard accounts
Accessing Jamboard on different devices
Accessing Jamboard on different devices
Basic tools and features
Navigating the Jamboard Interface
Navigating the Jamboard Interface
Save and Rename Jamboard Files
Save and Rename Jamboard Files
Downloading files as PDF or Removing Files
Downloading files as PDF or Removing Files
Removing files in Jamboard
Removing files in Jamboard
File View Option in Homepage
File View Option in Homepage
Using pen tool
Using pen tool
Undo, redo and Zoom Option
Undo, redo and Zoom Option
Eraser and clearing frame tool
Eraser and clearing frame tool
Using and Managing Sticky Notes
Using and Managing Sticky Notes
Selection Tool
Selection Tool
Changing Order of Layers
Changing Order of Layers
Uploading Image from Local Storage
Uploading Image from Local Storage
Using Image URL to Insert Image
Using Image URL to Insert Image
Inserting Image from Camera Connected to your Computer
Inserting Image from Camera Connected to your Computer
Inserting Image from Google Image Search
Inserting Image from Google Image Search
Inserting Image from your Google Drive Cloud Storage
Inserting Image from your Google Drive Cloud Storage
Inserting Images from your Google Photos
Inserting Images from your Google Photos
Drawing and Modifying Shapes
Drawing and Modifying Shapes
Working with Text Box
Working with Text Box
Using Laser Tool
Using Laser Tool
Changing Background
Changing Background
Adding, Removing and Managing Frames
Adding, Removing and Managing Frames
Downloading Frame as an Image
Downloading Frame as an Image
Making a Copy of Jamboard File
Making a Copy of Jamboard File
Sharing Files with Other People
Sharing Files with Other People
Transferring Ownership to Other People
Transferring Ownership to Other People
Removing Shared Accesses
Removing Shared Accesses
Collaborate with Other Users in Real Time
Collaborate with Other Users in Real Time
Generating a Shared Link
Generating a Shared Link
Access Version History and Restore Versions
Access Version History and Restore Versions
Recovering deleted files
Recovering deleted files
Introduction
Basic Access
Basic Access 2; Basic Feature Overview
Uploading Photographs
Photo Upload Options – Upload from Computer, Upload from Drive, Page Refresh
Photo Upload Options – Uploading from Drive, Navigation, Auto back-up
Side Panel options
Further features of Explore
Sharing options
Side Panel options – Create Shared Album, Sharing Links
Side Panel options – Partner Sharing, Choosing Photos
Favourites features
Favourites Actions features
Library Features – Accessing albums, Create Album, Select Photos
Library Features – Further actions on albums
Library Features – Getting started with Utilities functions
Library Features – Utilities – Create Movies, Animations, Move to Archive
Library Features – Utilities – Import Photos, Download Desktop App, Collecting and Sharing
Archive function
Bin function
Google News Website
Introduction
Introduction
Overview of Google News
Overview of Google News
Getting Started with Google News
Getting Started with Google News
Google News interface
Google News interface
Google News homepage
Google News homepage
Finding and reading news stories
Finding and reading news stories
Personalizing your news feed
Personalizing your news feed
Following option
Following option
News showcase
News showcase
Google News categories
Google News categories
Google News settings
Google News settings
Google News Application
Google News App on Mobile
Google News App on Mobile
Set up your news feed
Set up your news feed
Headlines option
Headlines option
Following option and Newsstand option
Following option and Newsstand option
Show up in Google News
Show up in Google News
Google News Publishing
Appear on different news surfaces
Appear on different news surfaces
Ranking within Google News
Ranking within Google News
Google News policies
Google News policies
Understanding Google News algorithm
Understanding Google News algorithm
Articles to show up in Google News
Articles to show up in Google News
Tips for optimizing articles for Google News
Tips for optimizing articles for Google News
Best practices for headlines, summaries, and structure
Best practices for headlines, summaries, and structure
Credibility of news sources in Google News
Credibility of news sources in Google News
What is Google Lens?
Steps to use Google Lens
Features of Google Lens
Google Lens App Integration
Uses of Google Lens
Google Lens Today
Google Lens and translation
Text recognition
Google Lens pros and cons
Google Lens Tips and tricks
Google Lens User Experiences
Introduction to Google Assistant
Accessing Google Assistant on a phone
Voice, languages, and lock screen settings
Routines, reminders, and music settings
Introduction to “You” section
“Your Places” and “Transport” settings
“Your People” and “News” settings
Payments, Food and Drink, Accounts and Devices
Accounts, Assistant Voice and Sounds, and Basic Info
Default Calendars and Conversation settings
Family Bell and General settings
Notes and Lists, Notifications and Photos settings
Podcasts, Purchases, Reservations and Shopping list
Shortcuts, Stocks, and Videos
Weather, Wellness, Your Apps, and Your Data
Introduction
Objectives
The purpose of the Google Maps app
Looking for directions using Google Maps
Exploring the area around you using Google Maps
Using Google Maps to report a business or place
Some important settings in Google Maps
Saving addresses, configuring other settings
More settings and using Satellite maps
Some more features of Google Maps
Everything about your profile
Improve the accuracy of your timeline
Sharing your location
Requesting someone their location
Location-sharing notifications
Offline maps in Google Maps
Business settings in Google Maps
Outcome
Introduction
Objectives
Purpose of the Google Play Store
Download and use various apps using Google Play Store
Various settings in Google Play Store
More settings and updating apps on Play Store
Various settings available in Google Play Store
Parental controls and why are those necessary
Paid and unpaid apps
Cancel the app purchase and get a refund
Protect your phone from malicious software
Introduction
Purpose of the Google Contacts app
Store contacts in the Google Contacts app
Store more details in a contact card
Sort the contacts in Google Contacts
Configure the Google Contacts settings
Import, export and restore contacts
Managing google contacts app on the desktop
Outcome
Eligibility Criteria
• Basic knowledge of computers and keen desire to build skills in this field.
• Open to students, job seekers, and working professionals.
Official Certification
• Official MKCL KLiC Certificate upon successful completion of the course and evaluations.
Work-Centric Learning Approach
• Step 1: Learners are given an overview of the course and its connection to life and work
• Step 2: Learners are exposed to the specific tool(s) used in the course through the various real-life applications of the tool(s).
• Step 3: Learners are acquainted with the careers and the hierarchy of roles they can perform at workplaces after attaining increasing levels of mastery over the tool(s).
• Step 4: Learners are acquainted with the architecture of the tool or tool map so as to appreciate various parts of the tool, their functions, utility and inter-relations.
• Step 5: Learners are exposed to simple application development methodology by using the tool at the beginner’s level.
• Step 6: Learners perform the differential skills related to the use of the tool to improve the given ready-made industry-standard outputs.
• Step 7: Learners are engaged in appreciation of real-life case studies developed by the experts.
• Step 8: Learners are encouraged to proceed from appreciation to imitation of the experts.
• Step 9: After the imitation experience, they are required to improve the expert’s outputs so that they proceed from mere imitation to emulation.
• Step 10: Emulation is taken a level further from working with differential skills towards the visualization and creation of a complete output according to the requirements provided. (Long Assignments)
• Step 11: Understanding the requirements, communicating one’s own thoughts and presenting are important skills required in facing an interview for securing a work order/job. For instilling these skills, learners are presented with various subject-specific technical as well as HR-oriented questions and encouraged to answer them.
• Step 12: Finally, they develop the integral skills involving optimal methods and best practices to produce useful outputs right from scratch, publish them in their ePortfolio and thereby proceed from emulation to self-expression, from self-expression to self-confidence and from self-confidence to self-reliance and self-esteem!
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Course Overview
Duration:30 hours
Track:Back Office
Skill Level:Foundation
Language:English, Hindi, Marathi
Mode:Learn at ALC or at Home
Certificate:Official MKCL
Key Course Highlights:
Ability to proficiently use Gmail for email communication, organization, and management.
Competency in conducting efficient searches and accessing relevant information using Google Search.
Proficiency in utilizing Google Drive for file storage, collaboration, and productivity.
Capability to effectively communicate and collaborate in real-time using Google Chat.
Understanding of how to schedule events, set reminders, and manage appointments using Google Calendar.
Competence in task management and organization using Google Tasks.
Proficiency in note-taking, setting reminders, and organizing information using Google Keep.
Ability to navigate and customize Google Chrome for enhanced web browsing experience.
Capability to host and manage virtual meetings efficiently using Google Meet.
Understanding of basic features and functionalities of Google Workspace tools for improved productivity and collaboration.