AI Fundamentals with Prompt-a-Thon: Google Gemini & Google Workspace Edition
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Course Duration
1 Day
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
No prior AI or coding experience required. Familiarity with Google Workspace apps (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides) is helpful.
Course Description
This one-day, interactive course introduces participants to the fundamentals of AI through the lens of Google Gemini and Google Workspace. The morning builds a working understanding of what AI is and how to write effective prompts. The afternoon Prompt-a-Thon puts Gemini to work inside the everyday Workspace apps participants already use, drafting emails in Gmail, documents in Docs, formulas and summaries in Sheets, and presentations in Slides.
Learning Objectives
- Explain AI fundamentals and how Gemini works within Google Workspace
- Navigate Gemini's features across Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides
- Write effective prompts tailored to each Workspace app
- Apply Gemini to realistic workplace tasks across Workspace apps
- Review AI-generated content for accuracy before sending or sharing
Course Outline
1. AI Fundamentals
- What AI and generative AI are in plain language
- How large language models respond to prompts
- Common AI terminology: prompts, context, and hallucinations
2. Gemini in Google Workspace
- Where Gemini appears across Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides
- Navigating Gemini's side panel and in-app features
- Common use cases by app
3. Prompting Fundamentals
- The core elements of an effective prompt
- Prompting inside a document, spreadsheet, or presentation context
- Improving results through iteration
4. Prompt-a-Thon: Hands-On Practice
- Drafting and refining emails with Gemini in Gmail
- Generating and revising documents in Docs
- Summarizing and analyzing data with Gemini in Sheets
- Building a presentation outline with Gemini in Slides
5. Responsible Use and Wrap-Up
- Reviewing AI-generated content before sending or sharing
- Privacy and sensitive information considerations
- Final questions and key takeaways
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
This course covers AI fundamentals and hands-on practice using Gemini across Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides in Google Workspace.
How long is this course?
This is a one-day course, available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility.
Who should attend?
Business professionals with little or no prior AI experience who use Google Workspace in their day-to-day work.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers this course on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, and contractor facilities, in addition to live online delivery.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored. Contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656 to schedule this course for your team.