Google Apps are a suite of web-based messaging and collaboration tools. These include Google Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, Meet and more. These tools allow for collaboration, sharing, and access to files and tools from any device with an internet connection. Learn more about the available products and services with our online classes. Sign up for a free Google account to follow along.
Google Suite: Digital Skills for Everyday Tasks
Use Google tools to stay organized. Learn to create a personalized to-do list and how to use Google Docs for meetings and collaborative work.
Google Drive: Basics
Take files with you by setting up a Google Drive account. Learn the basics of file organization and how to access and save files from a variety of devices.
Need more help?
- Learn how to use Google Drive from online video tutorials taught by industry experts in the Google Drive Training and Tutorials on Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning). Requires Plano Public Library card
- Explore Google Drive Training and Help from the Google Workspace Learning Center
- Complete free text-based or video tutorials from GCF Global
Google Docs: Basics
Learn the basics of Google’s free word processing app using a resume as an example.
Need more help?
- Learn how to use Google Docs from online video tutorials that show how to build documents with rich formatting. Make your documents engaging with the Google Docs Training and Tutorials on Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning). Requires Plano Public Library card
- Explore Google Docs Training and Help from the Google Workspace Learning Center
- Complete free text-based or video tutorials from GCF Global
Google Sheets: Basics
Learn the basics of Google’s free spreadsheet app using a monthly household budget as an example.
Need more help?
- Learn how to use Google Sheets, from beginner basics to advanced techniques, with online video tutorials taught by industry experts in the Google Sheets Training and Tutorials on Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning). Requires Plano Public Library card
- Explore Google Sheets Training and Help from the Google Workspace Learning Center
- Complete free text-based or video tutorials from GCF Global
Google Slides: Basics
Learn the basics of Google’s free presentation app.
Need more help?
- Learn how to use Google Slides from online video tutorials in the Google Slides Training and Tutorials on Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning). Requires Plano Public Library card
- Explore Google Slides Training and Help from the Google Workspace Learning Center
- Complete free text-based or video tutorials from GCF Global