Google Workspace for Absolute Beginners: 9-Hour Step-by-Step Course

Course Description

This beginner-friendly training is designed for complete newcomers to Google Workspace. Over 9 hours, participants will learn the fundamentals of Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Keep, Sites, Gmail, and Calendar in simple, easy-to-follow lessons.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

- Create and share documents, spreadsheets, and presentations

- Take digital notes and set reminders

- Build an essential team website

- Send professional emails and schedule meetings

- Work online and offline with Google Workspace

Perfect For:

- First-time computer users

- Office staff transitioning from paper to digital

- Small business owners

- Students and teachers new to Google tools

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Lesson Plan (9 Hours Total)

Module 1: Getting Started (1 Hour)

- What is Google Workspace?

- Creating a free Google account

- Basic navigation: Google Drive, Menu, Settings

Module 2: Google Docs – Writing Made Easy (1.5 Hours)

- Typing and formatting text (bold, font size, colors)

- Saving and naming files

- Sharing a document with others

Module 3: Google Sheets – Simple Spreadsheets (1.5 Hours)

- Entering numbers and text

- Basic calculations (add, subtract, totals)

- Making a simple table (expenses, schedules)

Module 4: Google Slides – Your First Presentation (1 Hour)

- Creating slides with text and images

- Changing colors and designs

- Presenting in front of others

Module 5: Google Keep – Notes & Reminders (30 Minutes)

- Writing quick notes

- Making checklists (shopping, tasks)

- Setting time and location reminders

Module 6: Google Sites – A Simple Website (1 Hour)

- Creating a one-page site

- Adding text, photos, and links

- Sharing with your team

Module 7: Gmail & Calendar – Email & Time Management (1.5 Hours)

- Sending and replying to emails

- Attaching files to emails

- Scheduling events and meetings

Module 8: Putting It All Together (1 Hour)

- How the apps connect (Docs + Drive + Gmail)

- Printing and downloading files

- Practice time with instructor help

Final Review & Celebration! (30 Minutes)

- Quick quiz (optional)

- Certificate of Completion

- Q&A – Ask anything!

Teaching Style

✅ No tech experience needed – Starts from absolute basics

✅ Slow, step-by-step instructions

✅ Hands-on practice after every lesson

✅ Patient, simple explanations – No confusing tech words

This course is perfect for first-time users who need to learn Google Workspace from scratch in a stress-free way.