Gemini Essentials
Master Google’s Gemini platform, leveraging its advanced multimodal and functional capabilities for enhanced productivity and application development.
- Duration10 Hours
- FormatOnline, instructor-led
- On completionCertificate
Course overview
This practical course focuses on mastering Google’s Gemini model—the core of the Gemini ecosystem. You will learn how to leverage its multimodal capabilities (understanding images, audio, etc.), apply advanced prompt engineering specific to the Gemini models, and integrate it into workflows using the user interface and Google’s ecosystem tools. The curriculum is tailored for maximizing personal and professional efficiency within the Google Workspace and developing innovative new applications.
- Job referrals
- Certificate of Course Completion
What you'll learn
Multimodal Prompts
How to effectively use images, code, and other data types as input for complex tasks.
Google Workspace Integration
Techniques for accelerating productivity directly within Docs, Sheets, and other Google tools.
Code & Debugging Assistance
Proficiently use Gemini to help with programming tasks, error detection, and code explanation.
Effective Use
Mastery of Gemini's unique features to solve novel and complex problems.
Curriculum
5 modules · 10 Hours01Gemini Platform and Ecosystem Overview
Understanding the different Gemini models (Pro, Ultra, Flash), the core interface (e.g., Google's AI Studio or web app), and its place within the Google ecosystem.
02Multimodal and Contextual Prompting
Techniques for prompting with multiple inputs (text, image, code) and leveraging the model's ability to maintain and recall long-form conversation context.
03Gemini's Code and Data Analysis Features
Using Gemini for coding assistance, debugging, refactoring, and leveraging its ability to interpret and generate data analysis scripts.
04Workspace Integration and Automation
Strategies for integrating Gemini into Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides) for powerful automation and content generation.
05Safety Settings and Responsible Use
Understanding the model's safety settings, mitigating harmful outputs, and following Google's guidelines for responsible AI usage.
Who it's for
Google Workspace Users
Professionals heavily reliant on Google Docs, Sheets, and other workspace tools who want to integrate AI.
Software Developers
Engineers who want to utilize Gemini's strong code generation and debugging capabilities.
Marketers and Content Creators
Individuals who need to generate diverse content types and leverage multimodal input.
Enterprise AI Adopters
Companies and professionals exploring Google's AI offerings for internal and external applications.
Before you start
Access to the Gemini platform (web app or a developer account) and basic familiarity with web applications.
How you'll learn
Immersive Instructor-Led Sessions
Participate in dynamic, hands-on sessions led by expert instructors to gain practical skills in a supportive learning environment.
Achieve expert-level proficiency in Gemini prompting
Learn to structure prompts, including multimodal inputs, to extract consistent, high-value, and accurate information from the model for complex tasks.
Automate professional workflows via Google Workspace integration
Successfully apply Gemini features to automate key daily tasks in content creation, analysis, and research within the Google ecosystem.
Build something real for your project portfolio
You will complete a hands-on project (e.g., a complex multimodal task workflow) that can be added to your professional portfolio to demonstrate your skills to potential employers.
Learn anytime with unlimited 1-year access to contents and tools
Gain continuous learning with one year of unlimited access to all course materials, tools, and resources, allowing you to study at your own pace and revisit topics as needed.
Questions
How is this different from the ChatGPT course?
This course focuses specifically on Gemini's unique multimodal strengths and its integration within the Google ecosystem, providing specialized skills not covered in a general LLM course.
Is the API covered?
API integration is introduced in the context of the Google AI Studio for practical use, but the focus is on the essential user-level skills.
Is there a certification upon completion?
Yes, upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate demonstrating their competency in Gemini essentials.
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