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MS Word and Google Docs Training for Beginners

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MS Word and Google Docs Training for Beginners

Priyanka Mehta

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Create and format professional documents using Microsoft Word

  • Collaborate and share files seamlessly with Google Docs and Google Drive

  • Manage cloud storage and organize documents securely

  • Improve productivity with essential document management and collaboration tools

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August 2026

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

Master the fundamentals of cloud storage and learn how to securely store, manage, and share files online. This beginner-friendly module covers cloud services, the benefits of cloud storage, file uploading and downloading, access management, and Google Drive essentials. Gain practical skills to collaborate efficiently, improve productivity, and confidently use cloud storage solutions for personal, academic, and professional workflows.

What's included

6 videos2 readings3 assignments

Learn the essentials of Microsoft Word and build the skills to create, edit, and format professional documents with confidence. This beginner-friendly module introduces the Microsoft Word interface, document creation, editing tools, Find and Replace, and built-in grammar features. Develop practical word processing skills to improve productivity and create polished documents for work, education, and everyday use.

What's included

5 videos1 reading3 assignments

Master Microsoft Word document formatting to create professional, polished documents with ease. This module covers page layout, saving and printing, inserting tables and charts, text formatting, alignment, bullets and numbering, and productivity shortcuts. Learn essential Microsoft Word formatting techniques to improve document design, boost efficiency, and produce business-ready reports, letters, and presentations.

What's included

9 videos1 reading4 assignments

Learn the fundamentals of Google Docs and create, edit, and collaborate on documents with ease. This beginner-friendly module covers accessing Google Docs, creating documents, real-time editing, file sharing, and cloud-based document management. Build practical collaboration skills using Google Workspace to improve productivity, streamline teamwork, and manage documents efficiently from any device.

What's included

5 videos1 reading3 assignments

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