Using Android Phones for Beginners
Using Android Phones for Beginners is a practical course in getting more from Android phones and tablets every day, from organising the home screen and typing faster to calls, messages, Google Maps, Google Photos and the Gemini assistant, through to security settings and finding a lost device. It suits everyday users, students and anyone who has just switched to Android.
- Duration6 hours · 1 days
- FormatOnsite / live online
- Next roundOn request
- CertificateIncluded
Course overview
An Android phone can do far more than calls, chats and photos, yet most people use only a small part of what it offers because they do not know where features live, how to set them up, or where to be careful about privacy and security, especially when every brand and model arranges its menus differently.
This new edition of the course is updated for Android 17 and the current Google apps. It teaches everyday techniques for phones and tablets, hands-on with each learner's own device: organising the screen and apps, typing faster, calls and messages, maps and travel, private browsing, editing and sharing photos, using an AI assistant such as Gemini, and keeping the phone secure and finding it if it is lost. (1 day, 6 hours, Beginner level.)
What you’ll gain
- Check the version, update the system and set up the basics of an Android phone
- Organise the home screen, folders and apps, including hiding private apps
- Make calls, send and schedule messages, and block unwanted callers
- Use Google Maps offline, navigate by voice and find places nearby
- Browse privately, edit photos and share files between devices
- Use Gemini and Circle to Search for everyday searches and tasks
- Set up security, back up data and locate the device with Find Hub
Who this course is for
- Everyday users who want to use their Android phone more confidently and get more from it
- Students and working people who use a phone or tablet every day
- Older users and people who have just switched to Android
- Anyone who wants to use Android more safely
Prerequisites
- Basic use of an Android phone, such as opening apps, making calls and taking photos
- A Google account (Gmail) and its password
- Your own Android phone or tablet, fully charged
- No technical or programming knowledge is needed
Curriculum
Course Details
This course is the 2026 edition of Android for Beginners. It has been rewritten and updated for Android 17 and the current Google apps. It runs for 1 day, 6 hours (09:00-16:00), as short explanations followed by hands-on practice on each learner's own device. Beginner level, for everyday users rather than programmers. It covers organising the screen and apps, Private Space, Gboard, calls and messages, offline Google Maps, private browsing in Chrome, Google Photos and Quick Share, AI help with Gemini and Circle to Search, and security, backups and finding a device with Find Hub. Learners take home an illustrated step-by-step guide.
Day 1: Using Your Android Phone Confidently and Safely
Section 1 Lab: Getting to Know Your Device and the Basic Settings
- Check the Android version and phone model on the About phone screen
- Install system and security updates safely
- How Android looks different across brands, such as Samsung One UI and Pixel
- Set up Quick Settings so that frequent features are one tap away
- Adjust text size, brightness and dark mode for comfortable reading
Section 2 Lab: Organising the Home Screen and Apps
- Create folders and add useful widgets to the home screen
- Add frequently used websites to the home screen instead of opening bookmarks
- Hide private apps with Private Space
- Control automatic app updates in Google Play and archive apps you rarely use
- Review and limit app permissions such as camera, location and microphone
Section 3 Lab: Typing Faster with Gboard
- Set up Thai and English keyboards and switch languages quickly
- Type by voice in Thai and English
- Create shortcuts for text you type often with the personal dictionary
- Use the clipboard, resize the keyboard and use one-handed mode
Section 4 Lab: Calls, Messages and Blocking Unwanted Contacts
- Set up favourite contacts and speed dial from the home screen
- Block unwanted numbers and use caller ID and spam call warnings
- Schedule messages in advance in Google Messages
- Spot scam calls and messages and use the phone's detection features
- Set Do Not Disturb with exceptions for important people
Section 5 Lab: Google Maps and Travel
- Download maps for offline use
- Drop a pin to see GPS coordinates and share your location
- Save places to lists and give them your own labels
- Navigate by voice, check traffic and use Street View
- Find places nearby such as ATMs, petrol stations and hospitals
Section 6 Lab: Chrome and Privacy on the Web
- Browse without saving history in an Incognito tab
- Manage passwords with Google Password Manager and choose not to save them
- Read articles in Simplified view and enlarge the text
- Download and open files from web pages
- Clear browsing history and site data
Section 7 Lab: Photos with Google Photos and Sharing Files
- Remove unwanted objects from photos with editing tools such as Magic Eraser
- Add text and arrows and draw on photos with Markup
- View photo details such as date, time, place and file size
- Back up photos to the cloud and manage storage
- Share photos and files with nearby devices using Quick Share
Section 8 Lab: AI Help with Gemini and Circle to Search
- Use Gemini, which is replacing Google Assistant on Android phones
- Give voice commands, ask questions, summarise text and set reminders
- Search for anything on screen with Circle to Search or Google Lens
- Review and adjust Gemini activity privacy settings
- Schedule the phone to switch to bedtime or work modes automatically
Section 9 Lab: Email, Music and Entertainment
- Set an email signature in the Gmail app
- Identify a song from what you hear or by humming
- Cast video or music from the phone to a TV
- Record the screen and take scrolling screenshots
Section 10 Workshop: Security and Sharing Your Internet Connection
- Set up a screen lock and protection against theft
- Set up Find Hub and practise locating, locking and ringing the device
- Back up data with your Google account and prepare to move to a new phone
- Turn on a hotspot to share the internet with a computer or other people
- Workshop: check your own phone against everything covered in the course
Schedule & training options
For individuals — public rounds
No public rounds are open right now. Join the waiting list and we will contact you first when the next round opens, or ask us on LINE. Or call 02-570-8449 or 088-807-9770
For organisations — in-house / private
- Tailor the content to your team’s tools and projects
- Your dates, at your office or live online
- Quotation with tax ID for procurement
Instructors
Frequently asked questions
How do I use Google Maps offline on an Android phone?
Open Google Maps, tap your profile picture and choose Offline maps, then select the area you need and download it. Do this over Wi-Fi and check that the phone has enough free storage. Without a connection you can still search for places and get driving directions within that area, although live traffic is not shown. Offline maps expire and update automatically when you are on Wi-Fi.
How do I share my Android phone's internet connection with a hotspot?
Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings and tap Hotspot, or go to Settings and find Hotspot and tethering, whose name and location vary slightly by brand. Set a network name and a strong password, then connect the computer or other phone as you would to any Wi-Fi network. Keep an eye on your data allowance and turn the hotspot off when you finish to save battery.
How do I browse without saving history on an Android phone?
In Chrome, tap the three-dot menu and choose New Incognito tab. Pages opened in this tab do not leave history, cookies or form data on the phone after you close it, but websites, your internet provider or your workplace network can still see the activity. To remove earlier history, open History and choose Clear browsing data.
Who is the Using Android Phones for Beginners course for, and what should I know beforehand?
It suits everyday users, students, working people, older users and anyone who has just switched to Android. The course is about using a phone, not programming. You should be able to use an Android phone at a basic level, have a Google account and know its password, and bring your own fully charged phone or tablet.
What will I be able to do after the Using Android Phones for Beginners course?
You will be able to organise the screen and apps, hide private apps, type faster, schedule messages and avoid scam calls, use Google Maps offline, browse privately, edit and share photos with Quick Share, use Gemini and Circle to Search, and set up security, back up data and find your phone with Find Hub. Participants who complete the training receive a Certificate of Completion with its own number, which can be verified online.
Can the Using Android Phones for Beginners course be run in-house for our organisation?
Yes. IT Genius Institute runs in-house training for staff and other groups. The focus can be shifted to your needs, such as securing phones used for work, avoiding scam calls and messages, or using AI on the phone, and examples can be matched to the phone models your organisation uses. Contact the institute for details and a quotation.
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