Google Drive Essential Training (2021)

1h 19mBeginner2021-03-09

Authors

Jess Stratton

LinkedIn Learning Staff Author, Tech Consultant

Course details

Learn how to work smarter with Google Drive. In this course, Jess Stratton explains how to get started with this popular cloud-based file storage and word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Jess explains how Google Drive fits into the productivity suite from Google and shows how to navigate the interface. She goes into the differences between Drive and Docs, and shares how to organize, sync, and locate your Drive files. She also demonstrates how to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, presentation slides, and drawings. Plus, Jess explores how to share your files and leverage the mobile app.

Skills covered

Google WorkspaceGoogle DriveCloud Storage AppsGoogleEssential TrainingBusiness Software and Tools

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Do more than store files with Google Drive

1. Get Started with Google Drive

02 - Access Google Drive with your account
03 - Navigate the web interface
04 - Understand Google Drive file types

2. Work with Files

05 - Upload files via the web
06 - Upload and sync files with the desktop app
07 - Convert files to Google Doc format
08 - Download files and folders
09 - Delete and recover files
10 - Purchase additional storage space

3. Organize and Search Google Drive

11 - Work with folders
12 - Change the view and sort order
13 - Use stars to group files
14 - Create workspaces for projects
15 - Search files and folders
16 - Explore files with the preview lightbox

4. Work with Google Docs

17 - Use Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms
18 - Understand the shared interface
19 - Create and edit a drawing
20 - Insert, export, and email drawings

5. Collaborate with Google Docs

21 - Share files with other Google users
22 - Use shared drives with coworkers
23 - Work with files that are shared with you
24 - Work with revisions
25 - Edit a file simultaneously with another Google user

6. Use Google Drive on a Mobile Device

26 - Navigate the Google Drive app

Conclusion

27 - Take Drive further by mastering Google Docs