Google Training in Washington D.C.

This instructor-led, live training in Washington D.C. (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals who wish to gain expertise in managing cloud infrastructure and services on Google Cloud for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and configure cloud environments using Google Cloud services.
• Manage and configure virtual machines, storage, and networking.
• Deploy and monitor applications in GCP environments.
• Implement security best practices and identity management for government operations.
• Use Google Cloud tools for automation and troubleshooting in public sector workflows.

This instructor-led, live training in Washington D.C. (online or onsite) is designed for government IT professionals at the beginner level who wish to manage and operate the Google Cloud Platform for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core services and infrastructure of GCP for government use.
• Learn how to manage networks and virtual machines in a secure and compliant manner.
• Apply general security best practices specific to GCP for government applications.
• Explore Kubernetes and container management within the context of government operations.
• Learn about storage options and how to configure them to meet government data requirements.
• Deploy and configure databases on GCP, ensuring they align with public sector workflows and governance standards.

This instructor-led, live training in Washington D.C. (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level commercial managers who wish to use Google Workspace tools to enhance productivity, collaboration, and organization within their respective roles for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of Google Workspace.
• Effectively schedule and manage meetings using Google Calendar.
• Confidently host, join, and manage virtual meetings, and utilize collaboration features such as screen sharing.
• Create professional documents, leverage collaboration features, and convert documents to various formats.
• Create, format, and share presentations, and collaborate with others on the same presentation.

Google Workspace is a suite of cloud-based tools designed to enhance communication, collaboration, and productivity in both professional and academic settings. This blended training combines virtual and in-person sessions to provide participants with practical skills for effectively using Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Chat/Gemini, through hands-on activities and guided practice.

This instructor-led, live training (online and onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to strengthen their use of Google Workspace to streamline teamwork and operations for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Organize and manage email, events, and meetings effectively with Gmail, Calendar, and Meet.
• Collaborate in real time using Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Apply communication tools like Chat/Gemini to streamline team interactions.
• Develop practical outputs such as schedules, collaborative reports, dashboards, and presentations.

Format of the Course

• Blended learning: 2 hours virtual + 12 hours in-person sessions.
• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on exercises, group projects, and simulations.
• Video tutorials and guided virtual practice activities.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized version tailored to your organization’s processes for government, please contact us to arrange.

Google BigQuery is a fully managed, serverless data warehouse that supports cost-efficient query optimization, predictive analytics with BigQuery ML, and seamless data ingestion for analytics workflows. It is designed for teams within the public sector that aim to maximize query efficiency, build machine learning models directly in SQL, and streamline reporting pipelines.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at teams with a basic understanding of SQL who wish to optimize queries, use BigQuery ML for predictive modeling, and improve ingestion and transformation processes for reporting, specifically tailored for government agencies.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Optimize queries in BigQuery to enhance performance and reduce costs.
• Utilize BigQuery ML to build, train, and evaluate predictive models.
• Design efficient data ingestion and transformation pipelines for reporting purposes.
• Implement best practices for scaling analytics in Google BigQuery within a government context.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion sessions.
• Hands-on labs with Google BigQuery and BigQuery ML.
• Practical exercises focused on query optimization and pipeline design for government use cases.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, tailored to specific needs of your agency, please contact Govtra to arrange.

Google Workspace is a cloud-based suite of productivity and collaboration tools designed to enhance communication, file sharing, and team productivity. This course covers the essential apps and features to help participants work more efficiently and collaboratively.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level users who wish to maximize the benefits of Google Workspace tools for their daily work and collaboration.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use Gmail for professional communications.
• Manage files securely in Google Drive.
• Run effective meetings in Google Meet.
• Collaborate in real time with Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Organize schedules with Google Calendar.
• Communicate quickly using Google Chat.
• Create forms and collect responses with Google Forms.
• Capture ideas and manage tasks with Keep and Tasks.

Format of the Course for Government

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on exercises and practice.
• Live demonstrations.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact Govtra to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Washington D.C. (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-to-advanced level GIS professionals who wish to learn how to use Google Earth Pro for mapping, data visualization, and geographic analysis for government applications.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Master navigating the user interface of Google Earth Pro and understand the functionality of its various tools and options.
• Efficiently explore the globe using Google Earth Pro, including utilizing search functions, coordinates, and different view modes.
• Create, edit, and leverage placemarks, paths, and polygons to mark and analyze geographical locations for government use.
• Utilize Google Earth Pro for advanced visualization techniques, such as 3D buildings, historical imagery, and street view integration, to support public sector workflows.

This instructor-led, live training in Washington D.C. (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level data analysts who wish to learn how to use Google BigQuery for data querying, optimization, and machine learning integration for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the foundational principles of Google BigQuery and its application in data analytics and cloud computing for government.
• Utilize Google BigQuery for effective data management and complex SQL queries within public sector workflows.
• Implement query optimization strategies to enhance performance and ensure efficient resource use for government operations.
• Integrate BigQuery with other Google Cloud services to support comprehensive data governance and accountability in the public sector.

This course is designed for government organizations seeking to optimize their processes by integrating various digital platforms used in daily operations, such as Trello, QuickBooks, Google Workspace, and the WhatsApp API.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) guides participants through the process of connecting and automating workflows, enhancing project and financial control, and centralizing information to improve decision-making for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Connect and automate workflows between Trello, QuickBooks, and Google Workspace.
• Integrate communication via WhatsApp API with operational workflows.
• Design multi-platform automation systems focused on efficiency and control.
• Implement security and monitoring policies for active integrations.
• Document and maintain automated processes in operation.

Format of the Course

• Conceptual explanations and guided demonstrations.
• Practical exercises applied to real-world operational scenarios for government.
• Hands-on practice using agency-specific data and tools.

Course Customization Options

• Adapting the content to the organization’s specific platforms and processes.
• Including additional tools such as Zapier, Make/Integromat, or Power Automate.
• Analyzing and designing real data integration flows for government.

In this instructor-led, live training in Washington D.C., participants will learn how to set up and manage a production-scale container environment using Kubernetes on Google Cloud for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure and manage Kubernetes on Google Cloud for government.
• Deploy, manage, and scale a Kubernetes cluster for government operations.
• Deploy containerized (Docker) applications on Google Cloud for government use.
• Migrate an existing Kubernetes environment from on-premise to Google Cloud for government.
• Integrate Kubernetes with third-party continuous integration (CI) software for government workflows.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery in Kubernetes for government systems.

This instructor-led, live training in Washington D.C. (online or onsite) is aimed at marketers who wish to use Google AdWords to launch effective marketing campaigns for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Run a Google AdWords campaign that captures high-quality leads.
• Create a Google AdWords campaign to increase sales and enhance public sector outreach.
• Implement a bid strategy to optimize advertisement expenses and achieve cost-effective results.
• Improve existing marketing campaigns with Google AdWords, ensuring alignment with government objectives and accountability standards.

This instructor-led, live training in Washington D.C. (online or onsite) is designed for government data analysts who wish to utilize Google Analytics to track and report website metrics.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure Google Analytics to collect comprehensive website data.
• Generate and analyze detailed reports.
• Derive actionable insights to inform data-driven decision-making for government operations.

This instructor-led, live training in Washington D.C. (online or onsite) is designed for government developers ranging from beginners to advanced levels. The training aims to equip participants with the skills necessary to build, automate, and extend Google Workspace applications using Apps Script, enhancing efficiency and innovation for government workflows.

This three-day instructor-led class provides an introduction to the comprehensive and flexible infrastructure and platform services offered by Google Cloud Platform, with a particular emphasis on Compute Engine. Through a combination of presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on labs, participants will explore and deploy various solution elements, including essential infrastructure components such as networks, systems, and application services. The course also delves into deploying practical solutions for government, including securely interconnecting networks, customer-supplied encryption keys, security and access management, quotas and billing, and resource monitoring.

This instructor-led, live training in Washington D.C. (online or onsite) is aimed at data scientists, data analysts, and developers who wish to explore AutoML products and features to create and deploy custom machine learning models with minimal effort for government use.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate the AutoML product line to implement various services tailored to different data types for government applications.
• Prepare and label datasets to develop custom machine learning models aligned with public sector workflows and governance.
• Train and manage models to ensure they produce accurate and fair results, adhering to accountability standards.
• Utilize trained models to make predictions that meet the specific objectives and needs of government agencies.

In this program, you will acquire in-demand skills that will prepare you for employment in a short period of time. No degree or prior experience is required.

What You Will Learn

• Understand the significance of cybersecurity practices and their impact on organizations for government operations.

• Identify common risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, along with techniques to mitigate them in a public sector context.

• Protect networks, devices, people, and data from unauthorized access and cyberattacks using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, tailored for government use.

• Gain practical experience with Python, Linux, and SQL, essential skills for enhancing cybersecurity capabilities for government agencies.

In this program, you will acquire essential skills that will prepare you for employment in a timely manner.

No prior degree or experience is required for government participants.

What You Will Learn

• Acquire the foundational knowledge of digital marketing and e-commerce necessary to secure an entry-level position for government.

• Effectively attract and engage customers through various digital marketing channels, including search and email, in alignment with public sector workflows.

• Evaluate marketing performance using analytics tools and present actionable insights to support informed decision-making for government.

• Construct e-commerce platforms, assess their online performance, and enhance customer loyalty in a manner that aligns with governance and accountability standards for government.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Create, style, format, and organize documents using Google Docs for government.

• Share and collaborate securely within Google Docs to enhance teamwork and efficiency.

• Manage versions, comments, and ownership in Google Docs to ensure accountability and governance.

• Describe the tools and options available in Google Docs to support effective document management.

What You Will Learn

• Acquire the skills necessary to excel in an entry-level IT position for government.

• Master the day-to-day IT support tasks, including computer assembly, wireless networking, software installation, and customer service.

• Develop the ability to provide comprehensive end-to-end customer support, from problem identification to troubleshooting and debugging.

• Become proficient in using systems such as Linux, Domain Name Systems (DNS), Command-Line Interface (CLI), and Binary Code.

This instructor-led, live training in Washington D.C. (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to enhance their website or web application by adding geo-location functionality through Google Maps for government use.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Embed a map into a new or existing website or web application for government purposes.
• Display live data that synchronizes with current location.
• Create a mashup that includes Google Maps for enhanced public sector applications.
• Apply best practices in CSS and JavaScript coding to ensure robust and secure web solutions for government.
• Create a custom map tailored for specific government applications.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Learn to add, import, manage, and format data using Google Sheets for government tasks.

• Discover how to filter, summarize, and protect data in Google Sheets, ensuring compliance with public sector standards.

• Master the skills to perform calculations and visualize spreadsheet data effectively.

• Apply best practices for sharing and collaborating in Google Sheets, enhancing transparency and accountability in your workflows.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Create, manage, format, and organize content using Google Slides for government presentations.

• Add and edit visual objects, and apply transitions and animations to enhance your Google Slides for government use.

• Share and collaborate securely with Google Slides, ensuring compliance with public sector workflows and governance.

• Present and engage your audience using Google Slides, tailored to meet the needs of government stakeholders.

This instructor-led, live training in Washington D.C. (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators who wish to manage and deploy G Suite for government organizations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Implement Google security practices with two-step verification (2SV) and single sign-on (SSO).
• Monitor domain and service usage through reports in the Admin Console.
• Set up and configure a G Suite Admin Console for government.

This training is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to leverage the capabilities of Looker Studio for data visualization and reporting for government. Participants will gain expertise in connecting various data sources, manipulating metrics and dimensions, and designing interactive dashboards that provide actionable insights. These skills are essential for enhancing public sector workflows, governance, and accountability.