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Google Maps for Everyone (Desktop Version)
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Google Maps for Everyone (Desktop Version)

Essentials for Beginners & Useful Tips
Created byFábio Sánchez
Last updated 2/2026
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Understand how to Navigate and Explore the Google Maps interface on desktop
  • Learn to Tips to Search for Locations
  • Get step-by-step Directions for Driving, Walking, Cycling, or Using Public Transport
  • Explore and use Street View to Visually Explore Streets and Landmarks
  • Use different Map Views and Layers to better Understand Locations

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Course content

2 sections • 12 lectures • 55m total length

  • Introduction1:43

    Learn to navigate Google Maps on desktop, explore map details, use street view, search for places, and get directions across transportation modes with practical global examples.

  • Navigation and Map Controls5:16

    Navigate Google Maps on desktop with zoom, pan, and 2d and 3d globe view to explore London landmarks like Big Ben and Tower Bridge; try Street View and bottom-right controls.

  • Map Types and Details7:41
  • Search Bar4:28

    Use the Google Maps search bar to find places, get suggestions, center the map, view photos and weather, and use street view for recognition.

  • Google Street View7:00

    Learn how Google Street View uses 360-degree imagery and multiple capture methods—from cars to backpacks—to navigate blue paths and explore independent street views.

  • Explore Nearby4:31
  • Directions - Driving (Part 1)4:56

    Learn to use Google Maps directions for driving between Harrington and Cheney in Washington, including fastest routes, time estimates, and setting departure or arrival times.

  • Directions - Driving (Part 2)5:19
  • Directions - Transit (Part 1)5:55

    What you will learn here:

    • Search Transit directions (between 2 cities)

    • Details of journey (when choose the city name in departure -> bus station

    • Differences: Leave now, Depart at, Arrive at; Choose date.

    • Details of bus route: stops, company, buy tickets

    • Symbols: Train, Bus, Tram, Cable Car, ...

  • Directions - Transit (Part 2)4:16

    Explore transit directions in Google Maps by routing from Kent to Auburn High School, setting an arrive by time, and reviewing bus, walking details with buffer time for delays.

  • Directions - Walking, Cycling3:07

Requirements

  • No prior experience with Google Maps is needed

Description

This course about navigating in Google Maps on Desktop.

Whether you're planning a trip, travelling or exploring a new area, or just want to understand how to use maps more effectively, this course will help you get the most out of the app.

Here, we’ll cover everything from how to explore the map and use its controls, how to view different map details, how to use Street View effectively; important tips for searching for places, how to get directions using different types of transportation, along with other useful information.

This course includes practical examples using towns and locations from different parts of the world, so you can easily follow along and try things out for yourself.

It is designed for everyone — whether you're already familiar with Google Maps or just getting started — and want to learn how to use it more effectively.

During the videos, you will notice that my narration style is quite slow.  because I want to ensure that everyone can follow along, regardless of their native language. If you prefer a faster pace, you can adjust the playback speed to match your learning style.

So let's start the course, I hope the tips you learn here make using Google Maps easier and more enjoyable for you.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone curious about using Google Maps more effectively
  • People who travel occasionally and want to plan better using maps

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