Maximize Productivity With AI Tools
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Maximize Productivity With AI Tools
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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
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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
4 videos•Total 11 minutes
- Module 2 introduction: Maximize productivity with AI tools•3 minutes
- Discover generative AI applications•2 minutes
- Manvinder: Ways I use AI in my work•3 minutes
- Understand how AI tools work•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 8 minutes
- AI models and the training process•8 minutes
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
2 videos•Total 5 minutes
- Transform your work with generative AI•3 minutes
- Work with Gemini•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 8 minutes
- Generative AI tools for workplace tasks•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Activity: Use generative AI to develop content and images for social media•15 minutes
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
3 videos•Total 10 minutes
- Leverage the human-in-the-loop approach to AI•4 minutes
- Kathy: Explore how people improve AI models•2 minutes
- Determine if generative AI is right for the task•3 minutes
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 videos•Total 6 minutes
- Use Gemini help analyze business performance•3 minutes
- Use Gemini to take your meeting notes•3 minutes
2 readings•Total 16 minutes
- Use Gemini in Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Meet, and Gmail•8 minutes
- Generate insights from multiple sources with NotebookLM•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Activity: Increase productivity with the help of Gemini for Google Workspace•15 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
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Wrap-up•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Course 2 challenge•15 minutes
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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 Mar 29, 2026
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!
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Maximize Productivity With AI Tools was interesting and easy to follow. I leaned new ideas and am looking forward to learning more in the upcoming modules.
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