Need to get up to speed on complex topics, fast? In this course, you’ll transform AI into your strategic research partner to accelerate your learning and sharpen your decision-making. You’ll start by using Gemini Deep Research to analyze dozens of sources in minutes, moving from raw data to compelling visual reports instantly. Next, you’ll learn how to feed NotebookLM diverse sources—like PDFs and videos—to generate instant, actionable summaries. Finally, you’ll use meta-prompting techniques to build a custom Gem to simulate an expert persona, allowing you to pressure-test your ideas and gain new perspectives.
AI for Research and Insights
AI for Research and Insights
This course is part of Google AI Professional Certificate
Instructor: Google Career Certificates
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 hour to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Synthesize data sources using Gemini Deep Research to generate a comprehensive research report and actionable insights from multiple sources.
Construct a research hub in NotebookLM to summarize multimodal inputs and extract key themes across different sources.
Develop a custom AI expert using Gemini Gems to gain new perspectives on your work.
Evaluate AI-generated findings by verifying sources and grounding all responses in source documentation.
Skills you'll gain
- Data Synthesis
- Persona Development
- Business Research
- Artificial Intelligence
- Research Reports
- Data Presentation
- Prompt Engineering
- Multimodal Prompts
- Generative AI
- Google Gemini
- AI Workflows
- Infographics
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There are 3 modules in this course
Start a research project. Have AI uncover research insights and produce an infographic to easily visualize key points.
What's included
2 videos1 reading1 ungraded lab
Explore all the ways in which you can summarize multiple sources: via text, audio overview, video overview, mind map, and more.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 ungraded lab
Create a reusable Gem to take on the expert perspective of your choice, then pressure test your ideas against it to improve your work.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment1 ungraded lab
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Frequently asked questions
In this course, you’ll practice using AI as a strategic research partner to help you learn about complex topics faster and make better-informed decisions. You’ll practice analyzing multimodal sources like PDFs and videos, and turning your research into actionable insights you can share with others.
This course is for learners who conduct research or need to get up to speed on unfamiliar or complex topics, quickly. It’s especially relevant for people who regularly synthesize information, such as those working in strategy, product, marketing, consulting, operations, or leadership–anyone who wants a faster, more structured approach to research and insight generation.
You’ll build three artifacts you can use at work. A research report using Gemini Deep Research, including a shareable infographic to communicate your findings. A comprehensive brief that synthesizes articles, videos, and transcripts into one overview with help from NotebookLM. A custom Gemini Gem that simulates different stakeholder perspectives, like a skeptical customer or a detail oriented manager, so you can pressure-test your ideas and uncover new insights.
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