Maximize Productivity With AI Tools

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Maximize Productivity With AI Tools

This course is part of Google AI Essentials Specialization

Instructor: Google Career Certificates

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

3,488 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

2 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

98%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Recognize how generative AI can be used for several different workplace applications
Identify opportunities to leverage AI for increased productivity and optimized work processes
Evaluate whether generative AI is an optimal tool to apply to a specific task

Skills you'll gain

Category: Responsible AI
Category: AI Integrations
Category: Model Training
Category: Business Workflow Analysis
Category: AI Enablement
Category: AI literacy
Category: Operational Efficiency
Category: Complex Problem Solving

Tools you'll learn

Category: Google Sheets
Category: Google Workspace
Category: Productivity Software
Category: Generative AI
Category: Gemini
Category: Google Gemini

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Assessments

3 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

Leverage generative AI tools to speed up work tasks and boost your productivity. Examine the important role humans play in the effective use of AI, and understand the types of workplace tasks you can augment with AI. By the end of this course, you will be able to determine if AI is right for a given task and how to use AI to accelerate workflows.

In this module, you'll explore common generative AI applications and see practical examples of how professionals use these tools. You'll also get a foundational understanding of AI models and their training processes.

What's included

4 videos1 reading

In this module, you’ll discover how to transform your daily tasks and get an introduction to working with tools like Gemini. You'll also explore a variety of AI tools designed for common workplace activities.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 assignment

In this module, you'll explore the critical role people play in improving AI models and learn how to determine when AI is the right tool for a task.

What's included

3 videos

In this module, you'll learn how to integrate Gemini into your daily workflow within Google Workspace to accomplish specific tasks and boost productivity.

What's included

2 videos2 readings1 assignment

2 videosTotal 6 minutes

Use Gemini help analyze business performance3 minutes
Use Gemini to take your meeting notes3 minutes

2 readingsTotal 16 minutes

Use Gemini in Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Meet, and Gmail8 minutes
Generate insights from multiple sources with NotebookLM8 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Activity: Increase productivity with the help of Gemini for Google Workspace15 minutes

In this module, you’ll review the key concepts from the course and demonstrate your understanding with an end-of-course assessment.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

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Reviewed on Sep 11, 2025

I love the new AI assistant feature that helps me apply new concepts that I just learned! Its really helpful and is an accountability buddy 24/7. Thanks Google team!

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Very Informative The course may not be what you think it a complete base level understanding of what is Ai and how It works.

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Really unique, fun, and interactive course. I enjoyed it very much! I got misdirected to the 2nd course of this series after clicking the button-link. Just letting you guys know!

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