Training course

Google Docs

Quickly learn how to create and edit a document using Google Docs. Even better, multiple people can work at the same time, you can see people’s changes as they make them, and every change is saved automatically.

No special software is required, it’s all done right in your web browser.

  • 1 Day
  • Online or in person
  • Private courses available
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Course content Back to top

  1. Exploring the Environment
    Accessing Docs
    Exploring the User Interface
    Different Modes (editing, suggesting, viewing)
    Getting Help
  2. Google Docs Basics
    Create a New Document
    Saving in Docs
    Naming a Document
    Uploading an Existing Word Document into Docs
  3. Editing and Formatting
    Selecting Techniques
    Formatting Text
    Formatting Paragraphs
    Borders and Shading
    Clear Formatting
    Cut, Copy and Paste
    Find and Replace
  4. Working with Styles
    Creating a Style
    Applying a Style
    Deleting a Style
  5. Page Set Up
    Change Page Orientation
    Change Page Size
    Change Page Colour
    Inserting Columns
    Amend Margins
    Insert a Watermark
  6. Tables
    Inserting a Table
    Adding/Deleting Rows and Columns
    Merge Cells
    Format the Table (Using Borders & Shading)
    Specify Table Properties
    Delete a Table
  7. Working with Longer Documents
    Adding a Table of Contents
    Inserting Footnotes
    Inserting a date
    Using Headers & Footers
    Inserting Page Numbers
    Add Citations
    Add a Bibliography
    Using the Spelling and Grammar checker
    Getting a Word Count
  8. Sharing and Collaborating
    Sharing in Docs
    Emailing a Document as an Attachment
    Collaborating in Real-Time
    Downloading your Document as a .docx

Public dates and prices Back to top

Prices are per delegate and exclude VAT.

  • Tuesday 17 November 2026

    Virtual, live online 9:30–16:30

    £355+ VAT

  • Thursday 27 May 2027

    Virtual, live online 9:30–16:30

    £355+ VAT

  • Monday 19 July 2027

    Virtual, live online 9:30–16:30

    £355+ VAT

  • Tuesday 7 September 2027

    Virtual, live online 9:30–16:30

    £355+ VAT

  • Tuesday 16 November 2027

    Virtual, live online 9:30–16:30

    £355+ VAT

Can't make these dates? Ask about a private course on a date that suits you.

Training a team?

Run this course privately, on your dates

  • Virtual These courses can be attended from anywhere.
  • Private Flexible course content, flexible training date(s), flexible location(s), variable course length, private to your organisation - Courses can be held at one of our training venues or at another location convenient to you. Training can be set over a number of days or weeks to allow for practice time between training sessions.
  • Bespoke Bespoke private training can be based on an existing course or a number of lessons taken from several courses, we can also write bespoke courses for you based on your in-house systems or development program.

What delegates say Back to top

“Great course, very interesting”
J., Redefining PowerPoint Design Create and Present with Impact
“Very useful course. Good venue.”
J.B., Excel Level 3
“All teachings were valuable. I appreciated that I was able to ask questions and use examples specific to my job.”
G.H., Spincraft Etg, Microsoft Project Essentials
“Excellent course and trainer”
L.J., Px Group, Word Working with Advanced Features and Complex Documents
“Really enjoyed the training and the session”
S.T., Innogy Business Services, Project Essentials
“Fantastic. All great!”
A.S., University Of Leeds, Excel Level 3

Following this training what are you going to do differently

“Apply this knowledge to our SEO strategy. Reduce the file sizes of images and use the tools to help report it.”
L.C., Visit County Durham, Search Engine Optimisation
“The course has shown me the easier way to do things I was doing before so I will put that into practice.”
L.P., Egger Uk, Excel Level 2

Please contact us to discuss your Google Docs course, we have many solutions available to ensure you receive the best training possible.

Learn with IT Training Solutions. Small course sizes. Course materials included. Flexible Google Docs course content. Expert trainers and tried & tested training methods. Many course materials available online using your personal training account. Please contact us to booka place or get a quote for your Google Docs course.

IT Training Solutions Ltd
Oakville, 14 Durham Road West, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AU
0191 377 8377
ittrainingsolutions.co.uk
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