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7 Best Google Docs Courses on Coursera

Choosing a Google Docs course on Coursera can feel overwhelming with several options covering similar tools. This page lists seven courses, all priced at $49.00, that focus on different aspects of Google Docs and the broader Google Workspace suite, including introductions, scripting, and the newer Gemini features. Each course is offered by Coursera and varies in language and emphasis, so you can select the one that aligns best with your current skill level and the specific features you want to master.

If you prefer a German-language overview, the first and seventh courses provide that focus. For learners interested in automation, the third course on Google Apps Script may be most relevant. Those seeking a broader understanding of the entire Workspace environment can consider the second, fourth, or fifth courses, while the sixth offers a deeper dive into Gemini for professional use.

Courses compared
7
Price range
$49.00 – $49.00
Providers
Coursera
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 7 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, matched to "google docs" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $49.00 to $49.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C Lowest price here

    Gemini in Google Docs - Deutsch

    Offered by Google Cloud

    Gemini für Google Workspace ermöglicht Kunden den Zugriff auf generative KI-Funktionen. In diesem Kurs geht es anhand von Videolektionen, praktischen Übungen und Anwendungsbeispielen um die Funktionen von Gemini in Googl...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Using Google Workspace

    Offered by Logical Operations

    The core productivity apps that make up the Google Workspace™ suite enable users to work together on a variety of projects and tasks across many different industries and job roles. This course will teach you how to work...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Learning Google Apps Script - Automate Google Apps

    Offered by Packt

    This course provides a hands-on introduction to Google Apps Script, a powerful JavaScript-based platform that enables you to automate and customize Google applications. You'll learn essential skills like creating custom...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Getting started with Google Workspace

    Offered by Google Cloud

    This training equips students with the skills they need to become productive with Google Workspace. By the end of this Specialization, the student will be proficient in the use of the core Google Workspace applications:...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Google Workspace with Gemini

    Offered by Google Cloud

    Google Workspace with Gemini provides customers with generative AI features in Google Workspace. In this learning path, you learn about the key features of Gemini and how they can be used to improve productivity and effi...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera Certificate Grade C

    Master Google Gemini for Work

    Offered by SkillsBooster Academy

    This Specialization equips marketers, project managers, and business professionals with practical, hands-on skills for using Google Gemini across real work — from crafting high-converting marketing campaigns to managing...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Google Workspace-Hauptdienste

    Offered by Google Cloud

    In diesem Kurs werden die Hauptdienste von Google Workspace umfassend behandelt. Teilnehmende lernen, wie sie Einstellungen für diese Dienste aktivieren, deaktivieren und konfigurieren können, darunter Gmail, Google Kale...

    $49.00
    listed price

Best Google Docs Courses on Coursera compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Gemini in Google Docs - Deutsch Coursera Google Cloud $49.00 View →
2 Using Google Workspace Coursera Logical Operations $49.00 View →
3 Learning Google Apps Script - Automate Google Apps Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
4 Getting started with Google Workspace Coursera Google Cloud $49.00 View →
5 Google Workspace with Gemini Coursera Google Cloud $49.00 View →
6 Master Google Gemini for Work Coursera SkillsBooster Academy $49.00 View →
7 Google Workspace-Hauptdienste Coursera Google Cloud $49.00 View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 7 priced courses on this page run from $49.00 to $49.00, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $0.00. The options are closely priced, so cost is unlikely to be your deciding factor. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Coursera. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick.

Before you enrol

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Frequently asked questions

Do all the courses cover the basics of Google Docs?
Yes, each course includes fundamental training on Google Docs as part of the broader Google Workspace curriculum, ensuring you can create and edit documents regardless of the specific focus.
Which course is best for learning to automate tasks in Google Docs?
The "Learning Google Apps Script - Automate Google Apps" course is dedicated to scripting and automation, teaching you how to write code that interacts with Docs and other Workspace apps.
Are there any courses taught in languages other than English?
Two of the courses are offered in German: "Gemini in Google Docs - Deutsch" and "Google Workspace-Hauptdienste," catering to German‑speaking learners.
Is the price the same for every course?
At the time of writing, each of the seven courses is listed at $49.00 on Coursera, so the cost is consistent across the options.

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