How to Use Google's Training Tutorial and Free Online Classes

As a Student

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  Go to Google Code University on your Web browser (see Resources).

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  Click on the subject you are looking to study, and then click on the specific topic. The hyperlinks for your areas of study are along the left hand side of the page. The major areas are "Tutorials and Instructions," "Courses," "Discussion Forums," "Submit a Course" and "Curriculum Search." Under "Courses" you have the options of "Programming Languages," "Web Programming," "Web Security," "Algorithms," "Androoid," "Distributed Systems," "Tools 101" and "Google APIs and Tools." Taking a tutorial will give you the most basic instruction. Taking a class will provide you with more in-depth discussion on subjects you are interested in.

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  Select your lesson. You should begin with the introduction if you are new to the topic. You have the ability to work at your own pace, so when you continue the course, you need to pick up with the next lesson.

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  Watch the tutorial video or download the documents to read. The format you receive the information will vary based on who contributed the information. Some contributers provide videos on YouTube. Other contributers provide PowerPoint presentations. Others provide instructions directly on the Google Code University page.

As a Teacher

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  Go to Google Code University on your Web browser.

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  Click on "Submit a Course." The hyperlink is located on the left-hand side of the page.

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  Fill in the submission form and click "Submit." The submission form will ask details about your course, where you have taught your course and what course materials you are providing.