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WHAT IS IT

PRACTICAL DIGITAL LEARNING FOR STUDENTS

The Google for Education Learning Center offers free, online, on-demand training. Students can explore guided lessons, practice with Google tools, and build skills that support academic and career success.

CAREER-READY

Being career-ready means proactively developing core competencies that employers value across every industry.

GOOGLE TOOLS

Build confidence with Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, Meet, and more.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

Choose short lessons or longer courses and complete them around your own schedule.

EXPLORE THE LEARNING AREAS

CHOOSE A TOPIC THAT SUPPORTS YOUR GOALS

Select a section to see the skills you can practice and visit the matching official Google course collection.

01 Career Preparation: Prepare for Jobs & Internships

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TURN YOUR EXPERIENCE INTO A STRONG APPLICATION.

Practice the steps involved in exploring careers and applying for your first job or internship.

✓ Request reference
✓ Write a cover letter
✓ Research a career path
✓ Create and format a resume
✓ Build a professional network
✓ Prepare your 1st day at work

SHORT, PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES

Many lessons take about 45 minutes and may include a completion credential.

Explore Career Lessons

02 Google workshop skills: Build confidence with common Google tools

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WORK, ORGANIZE, COMMUNICATE, & COLLABORATE.

Begin with the basics or develop more detailed skills using tools commonly used in school and the workplace.

✓ Organize files, information, and data
✓ Collaborate and share work with others
✓ Manage schedules, meetings, & communication
✓ Create and format documents, spreadsheets, and presentations

BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE OPTIONS

Choose the collection that best matches your comfort level.

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03 Study & Organize: Strengthen study habits & manage responsibilities

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TURN EVERYDAY SCHOOL TASKS INTO USEFUL DIGITAL SKILLS.

Practice organization, collaboration, communication, and time management while completing familiar academic activities.

✓ Organize class notes
✓ Build schedules and track goals
✓ Plan and complete group projects
✓ Create collaborative study guides
✓ Create digital flash cards and memory tools

SKILLS THAT CARRY INTO THE WORKPLACE

Practice planning, collaboration, and project organization while you study.

Explore Study Skills

04 Online safety & Digital Wellbeing: Protect information & making informed choices online

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BUILD SAFER ONLINE HABITS.

Learn how to evaluate information, protect accounts, and understand how online activity can affect your personal and professional presence.

✓ Develop healthier digital habits
✓ Create and protect secure passwords
✓ Recognize scams and suspicious messages
✓ Evaluate the credibility of online sources
✓ Understand and manage your digital footprint

USEFUL IN SCHOOL, WORK, AND DAILY LIFE

Strengthen the judgment and awareness needed to navigate online spaces.

Explore Online Safety

05 Artificial Intelligence: Explore AI in Daily Life

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START WITH THE BASICS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Discover how AI appears in everyday tools while considering its benefits, challenges, limitations, and responsible use.

✓ Build a simple understanding of artificial intelligence
✓ Recognize the importance of checking AI-generated information
✓ Consider possible benefits and challenges
✓ Make more responsible choices when using AI
✓ Identify common AI tools and uses

FEATURED INTRODUCTORY COURSE

Discover AI in Daily Life uses guided examples and popular Google tools.

Explore the AI Course

STUDENT BENEFITS

WHY USE THE LEARNING CENTER?

Flexible training supports practical digital skills for school, internships, and the workplace.

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FREE & ACCESSIBLE

Explore online learning resources at no cost, wherever you have internet access!

LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE

Choose short lessons or longer courses and complete them around your schedule.

BEGINNER FRIENDLY

Start with the basics or use the lessons to strengthen skills you already have.

HANDS ON LEARNING

Practice by creating documents, spreadsheets, presentations, schedules, and other useful projects.

SKILLS YOU CAN USE

Build practical skills that can support academic success, internships, employment, and professional development. Select activities may include a completion credential or other recognition.

READY TO BEGIN?

HOW TO GET STARTED

The Google for Education Learning Center is intended to help students develop the digital skills they need to find and secure internships and jobs that will help them build successful careers. Follow the instructions below or watch the video tutorial.

VIDEO TUTORIALFOLLOW ALONG STEP BY STEP

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STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Visit Teach & Learn Practical Digital Skills — Applied Digital Skills.
Select the Log In button on the top right and register with your UCR email.
Complete the requested fields: Timezone, Country, and School/Organization.
Once registered, you will be redirected to the main page.
Select Browse on the top left.
Scroll down and select Applied Digital Skills.
Select Explore Careers and Prepare for Your First Job.
In this folder, you will find lessons and tutorials that can help you strengthen your skills and prepare for future roles.
To learn about other Google for Education Learning Center resources, select More Resources on the top left.
Scroll down and select Students.
Use the student folder to refine your search and find more lessons and tutorials that build valuable career skills.

Visit the Learning Center →

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KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

This page promotes the free Google for Education Learning Center. It is separate from Google Career Certificate programs offered through Coursera, which may require a paid subscription.