Do I need a technical or coding background?

Not at all. The course focuses on practical, everyday work tasks—no coding required.

What roles benefit most from this course?

This course is useful for anyone who uses Google Workspace, and is especially beneficial for business professionals, administrators, marketers, project coordinators, students, and job seekers.

How long does the course take?

The course is designed to be completed in about 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Is this course hands‑on or mostly theory?

It’s very hands‑on. You’ll practice writing, summarizing, analyzing data, and creating content with Gemini.

Will I learn how to use Gemini for real workplace tasks?

Yes. Every module focuses on realistic workflows you can apply immediately.

Is this course suitable if I already use Google Workspace daily?

Absolutely. It’s especially helpful if you want to work faster and more efficiently using AI.

Do I need a paid Gemini subscription to take the course?

No special subscription is required beyond access to Google Workspace.

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Google Workspace with Gemini AI: Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides

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Google Workspace with Gemini AI: Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides

Instructor: Keith Gibson

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Use Google Gemini across Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Automate tasks and enhance productivity with AI
Create content with Google Gemini

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There are 6 modules in this course

Build practical AI skills used by professionals worldwide to work faster, write better, and collaborate more effectively in Google Workspace. In this course, you’ll learn how to use Google Gemini to draft content, summarize information, analyze data, and create marketing assets and polished presentations.

Why This Course Matters AI is rapidly becoming part of everyday work, not just technical roles. Google Gemini is embedded directly into Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides; tools used globally for communication, analysis, and collaboration. Learning how to apply Gemini effectively helps professionals save time, reduce repetitive work, and communicate more clearly across teams. Career Impact Productivity and AI‑assisted collaboration skills are increasingly relevant across roles in business operations, marketing, administration, project coordination, and knowledge work. Employers value candidates who can use AI responsibly to write faster, analyze data, and produce polished deliverables. This course builds practical, resume‑ready experience with Gemini inside real workplace tools. What You’ll Learn • Get started with Gemini and effective prompting • Write and manage emails faster in Gmail • Create content and creative assets with Gemini • Analyze data and generate insights in Sheets • Build slides, outlines, and speaker notes quickly What Makes This Course Unique ✔ Short, focused lessons designed for busy professionals ✔ Hands‑on use of Gemini inside real Google tools ✔ Practical workflows you can apply immediately ✔ Focused on productivity and collaboration ✔ Ideal for beginners exploring AI at work ✔ Useful for professionals across many industries and roles Who Should Take This Course This course is ideal for business professionals, administrators, marketers, project coordinators, students, and job seekers who use Google Workspace and want to improve productivity and collaboration using AI without technical complexity. Enroll now to start turning everyday work into smarter, faster results with Google Gemini.

Welcome to the world of Google Gemini, where you'll transform your work efficiency and creativity. In this module, you’ll learn how to access and navigate Gemini with ease, crafting prompts that unlock powerful responses for any task. You’ll explore techniques to refine responses, ask insightful follow-up questions, and generate innovative ideas. By experimenting with regenerated responses, you’ll discover multiple ways to achieve the perfect output, making your tasks more productive and impactful. Dive in and harness the full potential of Google Gemini to elevate your work!

What's included

5 videos1 reading2 assignments

5 videosTotal 5 minutes

Access and Prompt Google Gemini1 minute
Refine a Response from Gemini1 minute
Generate Ideas with Gemini2 minutes
Ask a Follow-Up Question in Gemini1 minute
Regenerate a Response in Gemini1 minute

1 readingTotal 3 minutes

Lesson: Unlock Google Gemini3 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 10 minutes

Knowledge Check 15 minutes
Activity: Ask, Review, Refine5 minutes

Welcome to the Gemini in Gmail module, where you'll discover how to enhance your email management skills using Google Gemini. You'll learn how to create and refine email drafts, respond with polished replies, and summarize lengthy email threads effortlessly. This module empowers you to identify action items and locate important details swiftly, enabling you to manage your inbox with greater efficiency. By the end of this module, you'll be equipped to streamline your email workflow, maintain clear communication, and boost your productivity with ease.

What's included

5 videos2 readings4 assignments

5 videosTotal 5 minutes

Draft an Email with Gemini in Gmail1 minute
Generate a Reply with Gemini in Gmail1 minute
Ask Gemini to Summarize Emails1 minute
Identify Action Items from an Email with Gemini1 minute
Search Your Inbox with Gemini in Gmail1 minute

2 readingsTotal 6 minutes

Lesson: Compose and Reply3 minutes
Lesson: Quick Actions with Gemini3 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 18 minutes

Knowledge Check 14 minutes
Activity: Draft or Reply with Gemini5 minutes
Knowledge Check 24 minutes
Activity: Inbox Insights with Gemini5 minutes

Welcome to the Create with Google Gemini module, where you'll discover how to harness the power of Google Gemini to elevate your marketing content creation. You'll learn how to craft effective prompts, generate high-quality visuals, music, and videos, and refine your results to align with your specific goals. By the end of this module, you'll have the skills to use Gemini's tools to bring your creative ideas to life, enhancing your work with speed and innovation.

What's included

4 videos1 reading2 assignments

Dive into the world of Google Gemini with this module focused on enhancing your productivity in Google Sheets. You’ll learn how to efficiently build and structure spreadsheets, generate precise formulas, and summarize data to uncover valuable insights. By mastering these skills, you’ll be able to streamline your workflow, minimize errors, and make informed decisions with ease.

What's included

6 videos2 readings4 assignments

6 videosTotal 6 minutes

Access Gemini in Google Sheets1 minute
Build Spreadsheets Quickly1 minute
Analyze Data with Gemini in Google Sheets1 minute
Generate a Formula with Gemini in Google Sheets1 minute
Create a Chart Using Gemini in Google Sheets1 minute
Summarize Data Insights with Gemini in Google Sheets1 minute

2 readingsTotal 6 minutes

Lesson: Using Gemini in Sheets3 minutes
Lesson: Gemini Insights3 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 18 minutes

Knowledge Check 14 minutes
Activity: Build with Gemini5 minutes
Knowledge Check 24 minutes
Activity: Use Gemini with a Feature5 minutes

Welcome to the Google Gemini in Slides module! You'll learn how to harness the power of Gemini in Google Slides to efficiently create and enhance presentation content. You'll explore techniques to generate compelling slide content, improve clarity, and build structured outlines. Additionally, you'll learn to add speaker notes to craft engaging presentations that effectively communicate your ideas in the workplace. Get ready to create, organize, and present with confidence!

What's included

5 videos2 readings4 assignments

5 videosTotal 10 minutes

Access Gemini in Google Slides2 minutes
Create Slide Content with Gemini2 minutes
Rewrite Slide Text with Gemini2 minutes
Use Gemini to Generate Ideas and Outlines for Presentation Slides3 minutes
Generate Speaker Notes with Gemini2 minutes

2 readingsTotal 6 minutes

Lesson: Build Better Slides3 minutes
Lesson: Ideas to Slides3 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 16 minutes

Knowledge Check 12 minutes
Activity: Create and Refine Slides5 minutes
Knowledge Check 24 minutes
Activity: Plan a Presentation5 minutes

Welcome to the module on using Google Gemini in Docs! You’ll learn how to leverage Gemini to save time and produce polished, professional documents. Explore how to create and refine drafts, organize your ideas with outlines, summarize key points, and expand content with added detail. By the end of this module, you’ll enhance your writing workflow, maintain clarity, and collaborate more efficiently using Gemini.

What's included

6 videos2 readings4 assignments

6 videosTotal 5 minutes

Access Gemini in Google Docs1 minute
Create a Draft with Gemini in Google Docs1 minute
Rewrite Text with Gemini in Google Docs1 minute
Generate an Outline with Gemini in Google Docs1 minute
Summarize a Document with Gemini in Google Docs1 minute
Expand Content with Gemini in Google Docs1 minute

2 readingsTotal 6 minutes

Lesson: Drafts and Text3 minutes
Lesson: Brainstorm and Summarize3 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 17 minutes

Knowledge Check 13 minutes
Activity: Create and Rewrite Text5 minutes
Knowledge Check 24 minutes
Activity: Use a Gemini Feature5 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

No. This course is designed for beginners and walks you through Gemini step by step.

Google Gemini is an AI tool built into Google Workspace apps that help you write, analyze, summarize, and create content more efficiently.

You’ll use Gemini inside Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.