Google Workspace Essentials (Udemy.com)
Master Google Workspace with clear, real-world lessons that help you work faster & with confidence. No experience needed
Created by: Joe Buchmann
Last updated August 2026
What you will learn
- Understand how Google Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Forms work together
- Organize files and folders in Google Drive so your workspace is easier to manage
- Create and format documents in Google Docs for clear, practical communication
- Build presentations in Google Slides that are organized and easy to follow
- Use Google Sheets to organize, format, calculate, filter, and chart data
- Create Google Forms to collect responses and connect form data to Sheets
- Share files, manage access, and collaborate more confidently across Google Workspace
How it compares
Against the other 459 rated Udemy courses in Office Productivity on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 30% of them
- Reviews5,394#38 of 460 by number of reviews
- Length4.2 hourslonger than 50% of them
- Last updatedAugust 2026more recently than 90% of them
Course Description
Learn Google Workspace the right way.
Stop guessing your way through Google Workspace.
This course shows you how to actually use it to stay organized, save time, and get real work done.
Whether you're brand new or looking to clean up your workflow, you'll learn practical skills you can use immediately.
What You’ll Learn
Organize and manage your files efficiently using Google Drive
Create clean, professional documents that are easy to read and share
Build presentations that look professional and communicate clearly
Work with spreadsheets to track, calculate, and analyze data
Use forms to collect information, surveys, and responses
Collaborate in real time with comments, sharing, and permissions
Improve your workflow with practical, real-world techniques
Who This Course Is For
Professionals who want to work more efficiently with modern tools
Students and educators using Google Workspace
Entrepreneurs and freelancers looking to streamline their workflow
Anyone who wants to feel confident using Google’s productivity tools
Why This Course Stands Out
Built for real-world use, not just feature walkthroughs
No fluff. Every lesson shows you how things actually work
Clear, step-by-step instruction without overwhelming jargon
Designed to help you build confidence quickly
Lifetime access with ongoing updates
Continuously updated with new lessons and improvements as the course evolves
This Course Is NOT For You If
You're looking for advanced or developer-level automation
You already consider yourself an expert in Google Workspace
You prefer theory over practical, hands-on learning
Take Control of Your Digital Workspace
If you're ready to stop guessing and start using these tools with confidence, you're in the right place.
Enroll now and start using these tools with confidence today.
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
5,394 Reviews
Joe Buchmann
Who I Am
Hi, I’m Joe, the creator of Digital Egghead.
I build practical, easy-to-follow courses that help people confidently use digital tools in real-world situations. Whether it’s productivity software, design tools, or online systems, my focus is always the same: make things clear, useful, and easy to apply.
What I Teach
Most courses focus on features. I focus on how things actually get used.
You’ll learn:
- Step-by-step workflows you can follow
- How tools connect and work together
- Practical skills you can apply immediately
My goal is to help you not just understand tools, but actually use them with confidence.
My Background
I’ve spent over two decades working across web design, development, and digital marketing. My career has included roles in design, development, marketing, and customer experience, all centered around solving problems and improving how people interact with digital tools.
Teaching was a natural extension of that.
I started creating online courses in 2015, and after stepping away for a period to build another business, I’ve returned with a renewed focus on building Digital Egghead into a modern, practical learning platform.
What to Expect
My courses are built around a simple idea:
Learn it clearly.
Apply it immediately.
Use it with confidence.
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Reviews
By Anonymized User on 10/12/2021
I have now a broad knowledge about Drive GOffice Suite, thank you Joe! Two things I would recommend 1) a little more fun/anecdote during course which is helping to remember material 2) while making short video presentation with your person (which is cool in general) please make a little more distance between face and camera
By haitham mohamed on 3/24/2021
The course is great & it made me familiar with Google cloud products. The course deserve a 5 stars rating, but I gave it only 4 stars since it was created many years ago and it should be updated.
By Elisa Perry on 7/21/2020
I am a kinetic learner. I can't read the sample screen well on my computer so that is an issue nor can I really take notes. The insert section is a critical item for my work but it really went too fast. Don't know how you resolve this to make it better for someone who isn't a natural computer learner. Not too much unconscious competence so that is a positive. Thank you
By Kimberly Sweat on 6/16/2020
Easy to follow & understand, though very basic. I feel like I need to take another course that dives in a little deeper to specific functions (ie. Forms Quizzes, Slide Design, etc.) The only section that was new for me was Forms, so I feel like I learned the most from this section. Since I'm familiar with Microsoft Office, the other Google Office apps seemed like no-brainers. Overall, great course for a true beginner!
By Melody Mathieu on 6/10/2020
Yes, I loved it. The teacher was great. Sometimes it was hard to see what he was pointing at but many times he enlarged it so that we could see it better which was greatly appreciated. When I stopped the video or went back, it may just be my connection, but it would buffer for quite some time before continuing again. All in all, I learned so much and I took great notes. Thank you!!
By Caron Truax on 5/6/2020
This course is an excellent "from the ground up" course. It helps you understand the whys, background, and grows you in Google and functionality. I love that you can pause the video and practice with your own Google Drive document - relatable material to your job, and see for yourself how Google docs and sheets works, as well as Slides, Forms, etc.
By Lisa Theodore on 9/20/2019
This was a great match for me because I was pretty much a beginner. I can start my new job with a foundation I learned here. Joe is very good at explaining things and speaks very well. The only area of improvement might be that my version looked a little different (newer). Wasn't really a problem. I'm a fan. Thanks for giving me confidence in this Google world!
By Irina Cotovan on 2/27/2019
This is a great course for beginners, it also comes up with good tips for intermediate users. The instructor has an easy to follow approach of presenting the lectures thus making the learning process a lot easier. Simply put, I highly recommend this course if learning and gaining valuable skills, is something you re interested in.
By Carlos Alvarez on 4/3/2018
Really well explained course for beginners. For intermediate users there are some tips that really worth the price (and will help you to increase your productivity!). In order to be a really superb course a full explanation on how files can be handled when we're offline and how is installed and synced the Google Drive icon in our Windows file explorer would be great.
By Rakhi Mehta on 1/3/2018
I enjoyed the experience of learning office suite in Google. The best part of this course that I have got the basic to an intermediate level of understanding and application of features in Drive, Doc, Sheet, Slides and Forms. The instructor is well versed about his craft and pace of the video was fine to me. The only that was missing for me was some hands-on proficiency exercise followed by quiz. Well done!
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Overall Score : 88 / 100








