Discover what Gemini is and how to use it as a productivity partner. Learn the fundamentals of effective prompting with role, context, and task, and practice refining outputs interactively using Gemini Canvas.

Introduction to Gemini

Gemini as a partner

Smart delegation to Gemini

Your first prompt

Prompting Gemini effectively

The power of context

Writing a structured prompt

Gemini Canvas

The Canvas workflow

Refining with Canvas

Getting Started with Gemini

Explore powerful Gemini tools for research, planning, and content creation. Use Deep Research to synthesize information from multiple sources, Gemini Live for voice-based task management, Gems to automate repetitive work, and Nano Banana and Veo for image and video generation.

Gemini Deep Research

Gemini's Deep Research workflow

The Deep Research workflow

Options

Tasks for Deep Research

Tasks for you

Delegating Deep Research tasks

Gemini Live

Gemini Live workflow

From voice to action

Voice mode

Camera mode

Voice mode vs. camera mode

Gemini Gems

Clear instructions matter

Steps to build a Gem

Building a reliable Gem

Prompt Gemini

Polishing system instructions

Nano Banana and Veo

Strengths of Nano Banana

Nano Banana

Nano Banana vs. Veo

Advanced Gemini Features

Integrate Gemini into your daily workflow with Gmail, Google Docs, Drive, and Sheets. Learn to summarize email threads, draft context-aware replies, overcome blank-page syndrome, search across files, and analyze spreadsheet data using natural language.

Gemini in Gmail

When to use email summaries

Catching up vs. responding

Taming inbox chaos

Gemini in Google Docs and Drive

Beating blank-page syndrome

Searching across Drive

Crafting a "Help me write" prompt

Gemini in Google Sheets

Generating content at scale

Building vs. understanding

Analyzing data with Gemini

Gemini in Google Workspace

Discover NotebookLM, Google's AI-powered research assistant for managing information overload. Learn to create custom notebooks grounded in your sources, generate audio overviews and podcasts, build infographics, and use advanced features like web research presets and interactive audio.

Introduction to NotebookLM

Why NotebookLM stands out

Verifying answers with citations

NotebookLM features overview

Quick meeting preparation

When audio overview shines

NotebookLM advanced features

Web research presets

When to go interactive

NotebookLM case study: HR

Building an HR notebook

Self-service HR benefits

Congratulations

Mastering NotebookLM

Master Google's AI tools to transform how you work. This course teaches you to use Gemini as a productivity partner—from writing effective prompts to iterating on outputs with Gemini Canvas. Explore advanced features like Deep Research for synthesizing information across sources, Gemini Live for voice-based task management, and Gems for automating repetitive work. You'll also learn to generate images with Nano Banana and videos with Veo.

Then integrate Gemini into your daily workflow: summarize email threads in Gmail, overcome blank-page syndrome in Docs, search across Drive files with natural language, and analyze spreadsheet data in Sheets.

Finally, master NotebookLM—Google's grounded AI research assistant—to build citation-backed notebooks, generate podcast-style audio overviews, and create self-service resources for your team. Through hands-on exercises with realistic scenarios, you'll gain practical skills to save hours each week.

Master Gemini and NotebookLM to automate tasks, boost productivity, and work smarter across Google's AI ecosystem.

Practical AI with Google Gemini and NotebookLM

Identify a repeatable task Ava wants the Gem to automate (e.g., weekly project summaries from meeting notes).

Draft a clear system instruction that defines how the Gem should behave and what structure the output should follow.

Use the magic-wand feature to refine the draft into a more robust system prompt with clear goals, rules, and style.

Upload supporting knowledge, such as past summaries, templates, or brand guidelines to the Gem’s knowledge section.

Test the Gem with sample meeting transcripts and check whether it follows the defined structure and tone.

Building a reliable Gem

Practical AI with Google Gemini and NotebookLM

Praktische interactieve oefening