Google Drive Essential Training
1h 21mBeginner2025-03-20
Authors
Jess Stratton
LinkedIn Learning Staff Author, Tech Consultant
Course details
Explore the versatility of Google Drive through this detailed course led by Jess Stratton. Learn how to manage your documents efficiently, share files securely, and collaborate in real time with your team. Discover advanced features such as desktop syncing, file conversion between Google and Microsoft formats, and detailed file sharing options. Gain insights on using Google Drive's organization tools like folders, stars, and workspaces to streamline your digital workspace. Understand how to integrate Google Drive with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for enhanced productivity. Learn the benefits of using AI features through Google Gemini for summarizing and querying documents. By the end of this course, you will be confident in your ability to efficiently manage, organize, and collaborate on your files using Google Drive.
Skills covered
Google DriveUpgrade and MaintenanceCloud Storage AppsIT Help DeskGoogleEssential TrainingBusiness Software and Tools
Concepts
Introduction
- Do more than store files with Google Drive
Get Started with Google Drive
- Access Google Drive with your account
- Navigate the web interface
- Understand Google Drive file types
Work with Files
- Upload files via the web
- Upload and sync files with the desktop app
- Convert files to Google Doc format
- Download files and folders
- Delete and recover files
- Purchase additional storage space
Organize and Search Google Drive
- Work with folders and shortcuts
- Change the view and sort order
- Use stars to group files
- Create workspaces for projects
- Search files and folders
- Explore files with the preview lightbox
Work with Google Docs
- Use Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms
- Understand the shared interface
Collaborate with Google Docs
- Share files with other Google users
- Use shared drives with coworkers
- Work with files that are shared with you
- Work with revisions
- Edit a file simultaneously with another Google user
- Use Approval cycles to finalize documents
Use Gemini with Google Drive
- Use Gemini to answer questions and summarize
Use Google Drive on a Mobile Device
- Navigate the Google Drive app
Conclusion
- Take Google Drive further