Google Chat (Coursera)

Offered by Google Cloud,
Google Chat (Coursera)

In this course, we introduce you to Google Chat, Google’s chat software included with Google Workspace. You will learn about messaging individuals and groups in Google Chat. You will also discover customization options, collaboration features and how Google Chat integrates with other Google Workspace products. We will explore the use of spaces in Google Chat, showing you how to create, manage, search, and join them. Additionally, you will understand the distinctions between using a space and a group chat.

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You also explore Google Chat apps and learn how to search for and use apps within Google Chat.
Aside from course videos, you will complete hands-on activities to practice what you’ve learned. Consider inviting a colleague or two to interact with you in Google Chat as you complete the activities.

What You Will Learn

  • Describe how to send messages and manage Google Chat.
  • Streamline workflow and collaboration capabilities among virtual teams using spaces in Google Chat.
  • Describe how to use apps available in Google Chat.
  • Solve business challenges using Google Chat.

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Course Introduction
This module covers the agenda. It also introduces students to On the Rise and the course business challenge.
Introduction to Google Chat
In this module, we will introduce you to Google Chat.
Messaging in Google Chat
In module 2, you’ll learn about messaging individuals and groups in Google Chat. You’ll also discover customization options, collaboration features and how Google Chat integrates with other Google Workspace products.
Spaces in Google Chat
In this module, you’ll learn about the different uses of spaces, and compare them with individual and group chats.
Apps in Google Chat
This module introduces you to apps in Google Chat. You’ll learn how to find apps and add them to spaces and conversations. You’ll also explore common actions that you can take with the apps that Google creates and manages.
Business Challenge
In this module, you will put everything you have learned into practice by helping our fictional Google Workspace customer solve their business challenge.

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