Google Training in Christchurch

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is tailored for intermediate-level IT professionals seeking to build expertise in managing cloud infrastructure and services on Google Cloud.

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 within GCP environments.
• Implement security best practices and identity management.
• Use Google Cloud tools for automation and troubleshooting.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level IT professionals who wish to manage and operate the Google Cloud Platform.

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

• Understand the core services and infrastructure of GCP.
• Learn how to manage networks and virtual machines.
• Understand and apply general security best practices in GCP.
• Explore Kubernetes and container management in GCP.
• Learn about storage options and how to configure them.
• Deploy and configure databases on GCP.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level commercial managers who wish to use Google Workspace tools to enhance productivity, collaboration, and organisation within their respective roles.

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 utilise collaboration features such as screen sharing.
• Create professional documents, leverage collaboration tools, and convert documents into 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 equip participants with practical skills for effectively using Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Chat/Gemini, supported by hands-on activities and guided practice.

This instructor-led, live training (delivered both online and on-site) is tailored for beginner to intermediate-level professionals seeking to strengthen their use of Google Workspace to streamline teamwork and operational efficiency.

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

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

Course Format

• Blended learning approach: 2 hours of virtual sessions plus 12 hours of in-person training.
• Interactive lectures and group discussions.
• Hands-on exercises, group projects, and realistic simulations.
• Video tutorials and guided virtual practice activities.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised version tailored to your organisation's specific processes, please contact us to arrange.

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

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is aimed at teams with a basic understanding of SQL who wish to optimise queries, use BigQuery ML for predictive modelling, and improve ingestion and transformation processes for reporting.

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

• Optimise queries in BigQuery to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Use BigQuery ML to build, train, and evaluate predictive models.
• Design efficient data ingestion and transformation pipelines for reporting.
• Apply best practices for scaling analytics in Google BigQuery.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on labs with Google BigQuery and BigQuery ML.
• Practical exercises for query optimisation and pipeline design.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Google Workspace is a cloud-based suite of productivity and collaboration tools designed to streamline 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 get the most out of Google Workspace tools for 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.
• Organise 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

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

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-to-advanced level GIS professionals who wish to learn how to use Google Earth Pro for mapping, data visualisation, and geographic analysis.

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

• Navigate the Google Earth Pro user interface and understand the functionality of its various tools and options.
• Efficiently navigate the globe using Google Earth Pro, including the use of search functions, coordinates, and various view modes.
• Create, edit, and utilise placemarks, paths, and polygons to mark and analyse geographical locations.
• Use Google Earth Pro for advanced visualisation, including 3D buildings, historical imagery, and Street View integration.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is aimed at advanced-level data analysts who wish to learn how to use Google BigQuery for data querying, optimisation, and machine learning integration.

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

• Understand the fundamentals of Google BigQuery and its use for data analytics and cloud computing.
• Use Google BigQuery for data management and complex SQL queries.
• Implement query optimisation strategies to improve performance.
• Integrate BigQuery with other Google Cloud services.

This course is designed for organisations seeking to optimise their processes by integrating the various digital platforms used in day-to-day operations, such as Trello, QuickBooks, Google Workspace, and the WhatsApp API.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) guides participants through connecting and automating workflows, strengthening project and financial control, and centralising information to enhance decision-making.

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

• Connect and automate workflows between Trello, QuickBooks, and Google Workspace.
• Integrate communication via the 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.

Course Format

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

Course Customisation Options

• Adapting the content to the organisation's specific platforms and processes.
• Including additional tools such as Zapier, Make/Integromat, or Power Automate.
• Analysing and designing real data integration flows.

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

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

• Configure and manage Kubernetes on Google Cloud.
• Deploy, manage and scale a Kubernetes cluster.
• Deploy containerised (Docker) applications on Google Cloud.
• Migrate an existing Kubernetes environment from on-premises to Google Cloud.
• Integrate Kubernetes with third-party continuous integration (CI) software.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery in Kubernetes.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for beginner-level IT professionals who wish to use Google Cloud Platform to understand core services, deploy cloud workloads, and follow operational best practices.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to explain core Google Cloud services, deploy basic workloads, and apply security and monitoring practices.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (delivered either online or on-site) is designed for marketers who wish to use Google AdWords to launch effective marketing campaigns.

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

• Run a Google AdWords campaign that generates high-quality leads.
• Create a Google AdWords campaign to boost sales.
• Implement a bidding strategy to maximise return on ad spend.
• Enhance existing marketing campaigns using Google AdWords.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for data analysts who wish to use Google Analytics to track and report website data.

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

• Set up Google Analytics to collect website data.
• Create and analyse reports.
• Gain insights and make data-driven decisions.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is tailored for developers ranging from beginner to advanced levels who aim to build, automate, and extend Google Workspace applications using Apps Script.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (online or on-site) is designed for data scientists, data analysts, and developers who wish to explore AutoML products and features to create and deploy custom ML training models with minimal effort.

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

• Explore the AutoML product line to implement various services for different data types.
• Prepare and label datasets to build custom ML models.
• Train and manage models to produce accurate and fair machine learning outcomes.
• Make predictions using trained models to meet business objectives and needs.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is designed for developers looking to enhance their website or web application by integrating geo-location functionality through Google Maps.

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

• Embed a map into a new or existing website or web application.
• Display live data that synchronises with the current location.
• Create a mashup that includes Google Maps.
• Apply best practices in CSS and JavaScript coding.
• Create a custom map for an application.

This instructor-led, live training in Christchurch (available online or on-site) is intended for system administrators who wish to manage and deploy G Suite for their organisations.

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

• Implement Google security practices using 2SV and SSO.
• Monitor domain and service usage through reports in the Admin Console.
• Set up and configure a G Suite Admin Console.