Online Class: Google Sheets

This course on Google Sheets takes you on a journey from fundamentals to advanced analysis, teaching meticulous spreadsheet crafting and insightful data visualization techniques. With a focus on simplicity and ease, it offers engaging content through precise modules and elaborate guides to help anyone become proficient, whether starting fresh or switching from another platform.
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  • 16
    Lessons
  • 22
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 3,067
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 7
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.7
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Mastering the Art of Google Sheets: Unleashing the Power of Spreadsheets

In today's digital age, data management and analysis have become paramount. Enter Google Sheets, the contemporary and highly accessible cousin of Microsoft Excel. Crafted by Google, this spreadsheet tool is not only intuitive but also designed for the modern user, ensuring access from any corner of the world as long as there's an internet connection. While Google Sheets might not parade every single feature found in traditional spreadsheet tools, it triumphs with its sleek simplicity, laser-focused on delivering impactful, professional results without the clutter.

Embark on a transformative journey with our comprehensive course that delves deep into the universe of Google Sheets. From its foundational bricks to the soaring towers of advanced functionalities, we've got you covered. For those new to the Google ecosystem, fret not! We'll initiate with the essentials of setting up your Google account and seamlessly traversing the mobile application.

Our curriculum promises a rich tapestry of skills:

  • Crafting meticulous spreadsheets
  • Aesthetically formatting for data clarity
  • Seamless data input
  • Unraveling the magic of formulas and functions
  • Visualizing data with dynamic charts
  • Building interactive forms
  • Harnessing the power of pivot tables & charts
  • Exploring the world of ready-to-use templates
  • ...and a treasure trove of features waiting to be unveiled.

Each module is articulated with precision, accompanied by vibrant illustrations, ensuring you grasp every nuance. Our lessons are not mere lectures but immersive experiences, walking with you, hand-in-hand, through every procedure. Whether you're a novice with no prior spreadsheet exposure or someone looking to switch from another platform, our course is tailored for all. With our meticulously crafted modules, illustrative screenshots, and HD video guides, you're set to elevate your skills and emerge as a Google Sheets maestro. Dive in and watch your data dance to your tunes!

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Course Lessons

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  • Lesson 1. Understanding the Basics of Google Sheets

    Google's free services, especially Google Sheets, prove its strength beyond a search engine, offering convenience with web-based access and cloud saving. The course covers everything from setting up a Gmail account to navigating Google Sheets.

  • Lesson 2. Exploring the Basics of Google Sheets

    Offering a straightforward approach to spreadsheets, Google Sheets was launched in 2006 as a free alternative to complex software like Microsoft Excel. This lesson teaches the essentials of navigating Google Sheets on different platforms, handling files, and employing collaborative tools.

  • Lesson 3. Navigating Google Sheets: Templates and Beyond

    With Google Sheets, users can access a wealth of pre-made templates and other files, including shared documents and starred favorites, by using simple menu commands, ensuring quick and organized data access. The platform supports user efficiency through direct spreadsheet edits and seamless integration with local or shared file systems.

  • Lesson 4. Simplifying Sheet Management

    Rename and color code sheets to distinguish their data, offering clarity in organization especially as more spreadsheets make up your workbook. For backup, duplicate worksheets before major edits, useful if changes become undoable, maintaining ease of action tracking.

  • Lesson 5. Planning Your Google Sheets: A Strategic Approach to Data Entry

    Begin with thoughtful planning when using Google Sheets to efficiently organize data into rows and columns, saving time in the long run. Familiarize yourself with the basics of spreadsheets, such as understanding active cells, which are integral to data entry and manipulation.

  • Lesson 6. Efficiently Handling Cells, Rows, and Columns

    Discover how to optimize your Google Sheets workflow by inserting rows and columns seamlessly into existing spreadsheets without the hassle of relocating each piece of data. Quickly add structure by using the Insert function from the Menu Bar, making spreadsheet edits efficient and straightforward.

  • Lesson 7. The Art of Data Presentation: Mastering Spreadsheet Formatting

    Formatting transforms plain spreadsheets into visually appealing and professional documents by allowing customization of fonts, colors, and styles to enhance the presentation of data. Utilizing these tools can improve readability and engagement, making the data more accessible and informative.

  • Lesson 8. Customizing Your Spreadsheet Layout Quickly

    Unleash the full potential of Google Sheets by mastering cell, row, and column formatting, which includes adding background colors, borders, and merging cells for a more organized and visually appealing spreadsheet. You'll also discover how to align cell content, change text orientation, and resize the dimensions of your data for a custom fit.

  • Lesson 9. Error Wisdom: Decoding Common Formula Pitfalls

    The ability to reference cell values dynamically in Google Sheets formulas allows users to maintain accurate calculations, even when data changes. This functionality is crucial for generating real-time analytics and keeping data-driven decisions up-to-date.

  • Lesson 10. Using Functions for Easy Calculations

    In Google Sheets, functions begin with an equal sign followed by the function name and its arguments, allowing for seamless data manipulation without the need for complex formulas. Named ranges streamline data referencing by allowing users to assign recognizable labels to cell sets, enhancing spreadsheet efficiency.

  • Lesson 11. Data Dynamics: Streamlined Techniques for Efficient Data Analysis

    Filters and pivot tables in Google Sheets offer a powerful method for data sorting and summarization, making complex datasets manageable and insightful. Data validation further safeguards data integrity by controlling the type of data entered into each cell.

  • Lesson 12. How to Insert and Manage Images in Your Spreadsheet

    Inserting images in spreadsheets is made simple with options to upload directly, take a new snapshot, or use existing online storage or URLs. Each image can be resized, replaced, or deleted, and annotations through alt text can aid accessibility.

  • Lesson 13. Shape and Color Customization in Google Sheets

    By utilizing the insert functions in Google Sheets, you can elevate your spreadsheet by incorporating flexible design elements such as shapes and charts. Tools for customizing colors and borders allow for personalized visuals, contributing to effective data representation.

  • Lesson 14. Sharing and Publishing Google Sheets

    Google Sheets enables users to easily share spreadsheets by publishing them to the web or printing them, both of which can be done with straightforward steps covered in this lesson. The publishing option generates a URL for sharing, while printing involves settings like page orientation and custom page breaks.

  • Lesson 15. Real-Time Collaboration in Google Sheets: A Comprehensive Guide

    Effortlessly collaborate on spreadsheets by sharing them directly from Google Sheets, granting others the ability to view, comment, or make changes as needed. Leverage advanced sharing settings to prevent unauthorized modifications while using comments and notifications to maintain effective communication with collaborators.

  • Lesson 16. Enhancing Spreadsheet Organization with Google Sheets Tools

    This lesson covers advanced features in Google Sheets including the use of notes for data reminders, the creation and execution of macros for task automation, and Spell Check for error-free entries. With the addition of third-party add-ons, users can enhance functionality further, customizing the tool to better fit their workflows and needs.
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define the process to create and set up a new Gmail account as a prerequisite to accessing Google Sheets, ensuring all required fields and parameters are correctly completed.
  • Demonstrate how to navigate and access Google Sheets using various methods, including Gmail, search engines, Google Apps, and direct download on Android devices, to enhance usability and productivity.
  • Define the function of common tools in the Google Sheets toolbar, such as Undo, Redo, Print, and Paint Format.
  • Demonstrate the ability to open, name, and create copies of spreadsheets in Google Sheets on both a computer and an Android device.
  • Customize a Google Sheets template by modifying text and images to fit personal or professional needs, including font adjustments and image replacements.
  • Demonstrate how to open a new blank spreadsheet or template from within an existing Google Sheets document, using the File menu options.
  • Demonstrate the process of adding, renaming, and changing the color of spreadsheets within a workbook in Google Sheets by completing three tasks accurately.
  • Recognize and differentiate between a spreadsheet and a workbook in Google Sheets by identifying their unique characteristics within 15 minutes.
  • Demonstrate the process of entering various data types into Google Sheets, including text, values, and formulas, and explain how to adjust cell formatting for accurate data representation.
  • Identify and describe the three types of data in Google Sheets, demonstrating how to differentiate between text, values, and formulas within a cell.
  • Define the process of cutting, copying, and pasting cells, rows, or columns in Google Sheets and apply it to relocate data efficiently.
  • Demonstrate the steps to insert, lock, and group rows and columns in Google Sheets to organize data effectively.
  • Demonstrate the ability to change font type, size, and attributes in Google Sheets by formatting a selected cell range according to specified criteria.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Google Sheets
Course Number: 9770571
Lessons Rating: 4.5 / 5 Stars (1,618 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is offered online and is accessible in every state across the U.S., including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Learners in English-speaking countries like Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and South Africa can also enroll.
Last Updated: December 2023
CEU Value: 0.7 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Classes
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Proctor: UniversalClass Instructional Team
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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  • "This course was very helpful to me. I had never heard of google sheets and I learned a lot of principles." -- Carolyn W.
  • "Helpful information. I like the mix of videos, readings and quizzes." -- Laura D.

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