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Gmail

Learn the basics of Gmail.
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Course: On-Demand
Essential Provider Oleg Moskalensky  6 chapters ·  35 Lessons ·  2h 52m  in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese 

Course Description

If you just set up your first Gmail account, or have been using Gmail as your email client for years, this comprehensive Gmail course will give you everything you need to write, send, organize, and customize your email. Start with the basics of how to access Gmail, how to compose a message, and what options are available in the various toolbars. Learn how to navigate the settings to create labels and filters to keep yourself organized. Move on to advanced settings like Gmail on demand and how to install third-party add-ons. Ultimately, this course will show you how to get the most out of Gmail for everyday and professional use.

If you're just using Gmail to simply send and receive emails, there's a lot of functionality you’re missing out on. This course can help you use Gmail to the fullest by first giving you the basics of composing emails, and showing you the layout of Gmail so you can easily find the tools you need. This course will also give you more in-depth knowledge around attachments, setting up encryption and privacy features, and using the scheduler to send emails when you want to. You'll also learn how to add contents of your emails to your Google calendar, and how to set up auto-responses. Finally, get a detailed walk-through of Gmail settings and enhancements to learn even more functionality you can start using today.

What You'll Learn

  • Compose, format, and send emails in Gmail, including using the various toolbars
  • Navigate and customize the Gmail interface and layout
  • Manage received emails using labels, search, and filters
  • Use advanced sending features such as the scheduler, attachments, encryption, and privacy options
  • Configure Gmail settings, including auto-responses and adding email contents to Google Calendar
  • Install and use third-party add-ons and enhancements to extend Gmail

Key Takeaways

  • The course covers Gmail from the basics of accessing the account and composing messages through to advanced settings and enhancements.
  • Learners are shown how to create labels and filters to stay organized in Gmail.
  • The course explains in-depth features including attachments, encryption and privacy settings, and the email scheduler.
  • Learners can set up auto-responses and add the contents of emails to their Google Calendar.
  • The course demonstrates Gmail On Demand and how to install third-party add-ons to get more functionality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this Gmail course for?

It is for anyone using Gmail, whether you have just set up your first Gmail account or have been using Gmail as your email client for years.

What does this Gmail course cover?

It covers writing, sending, organizing, and customizing email, starting with the basics of accessing Gmail, composing messages, and the toolbars, then moving to labels, filters, search, advanced settings like Gmail On Demand, and installing third-party add-ons.

What skills will I gain from this course?

You will gain skills in Gmail, email management, email software, email marketing, Google Applications, and the Gmail API.

Do I need prior Gmail experience to take this course?

No. The course is designed for both people who just set up their first Gmail account and longtime Gmail users, and it begins with the basics of composing emails and the Gmail layout.

What advanced features does the course teach?

It teaches in-depth use of attachments, setting up encryption and privacy features, using the scheduler to send emails when you want, adding email contents to Google Calendar, setting up auto-responses, and using add-ons and third-party enhancements.