Google Workspace End User: Use Functions, Formulas, and Charts in Google Sheets

Overview

Analyze data with functions, visualize it with charts, and master search,
validation, and formatting in Google Sheets.

Complete the intermediate Use Functions, Formulas and Charts in Google Sheets skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: analyzing data with functions; visualizing data using charts; and searching, validating, formatting, and displaying data.

Syllabus

Course introduction

This module covers the agenda. It also introduces students to On the Rise and the course business challenge.

Introduction to Google Sheets

In this module, we will introduce Google Sheets and discuss how to open and create a new spreadsheet. We will also look at importing an existing spreadsheet into Google Sheets.

Manage data using Google Sheets

In this module, we will talk about adding and organizing data with Google Sheets. You will learn how to add, paste and import data. You will also learn how to sort and filter data in your spreadsheets which is especially useful when working with large datasets.

Format a Google Sheets spreadsheet

In this module, we will explore some of the ways you can format your spreadsheets. This includes some of the basic formatting options, such as cell colors and text wrapping, and options to freeze cells and protect data in your Google Sheet.

Basic formulas, functions, and charts

In this module, we will look at creating a basic formula, using functions, named ranges and referencing data. You will also learn how to create a chart, and be introduced to Google Explore, a powerful tool that can be used to answer questions and make suggestions based on insights gained from your data.

Share your Google Sheets spreadsheets

In this module, we will look at the different ways to share your spreadsheets with others. You will learn how to add collaborators and assign them roles and permissions, and also learn how you can share your Google Sheets spreadsheet with a link. You will understand how to transfer ownership of your spreadsheets to another collaborator, track changes, and manage versions.

Collaborate with Google Sheets

In this module, we will look at some of the collaboration options available to you with Google Sheets. Examples include commenting, action items, and notifications.

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.