AI for Google Workspace
Master Gemini AI in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, and Drive. Write emails, analyze data, create presentations, and automate workflows — free course with certificate.
What You'll Learn
- Use Gemini in Gmail to draft, summarize, and reply to emails in seconds
- Apply Help me write and side panel features in Google Docs to create and refine documents
- Analyze spreadsheet data using Gemini's natural language queries and the =AI() function in Sheets
- Create polished presentations in Slides using AI-generated content and images
- Build multi-app AI workflows that connect Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Meet
- Evaluate when Gemini produces reliable results versus when manual review is essential
Course Syllabus
Prerequisites
- A Google Workspace account (Business, Enterprise, or personal with Google AI)
- Basic familiarity with Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides
- No AI or technical experience required
What You’ll Learn
Google Workspace now has AI built into every app you use daily. Gemini can draft your emails, analyze your spreadsheets, write your documents, create your presentations, summarize your meetings, and search your files — all without leaving the tools you already know.
The problem? Most people don’t know these features exist, or they try once, get mediocre results, and give up. The difference between “meh” and “wow” is knowing how to prompt.
This course teaches you to use Gemini effectively in every Google Workspace app. You’ll learn the specific prompts that produce great results, the workflows that save hours per week, and the limitations you need to watch for.
Who This Course Is For
- Knowledge workers — anyone who spends their day in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides
- Managers and team leads — streamline meeting notes, reports, and team communication
- Freelancers and small business owners — draft proposals, analyze finances, create presentations
- Students and educators — research, write papers, build presentations, organize data
- Anyone new to AI — Google Workspace is the gentlest on-ramp to using AI productively
Course Structure
8 lessons, each 10-15 minutes. Each lesson focuses on one app (or app combination) with specific prompts you can try immediately. No technical setup needed — just open your Google Workspace apps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a paid Google Workspace plan?
Gemini features are included in Google Workspace Business and Enterprise plans at no extra cost since January 2025. Personal Google accounts with a Google AI subscription also have access. Some advanced features require Google AI Ultra.
Will AI write my emails and documents for me?
Gemini generates drafts, but you review and edit them. Think of it as a first draft assistant, not an auto-pilot. The course teaches you how to prompt effectively so drafts need minimal editing — and how to spot when AI output needs correction.
Is this course just for office workers?
Anyone who uses Google Workspace benefits. Teachers create lesson plans in Docs, freelancers draft client emails in Gmail, analysts explore data in Sheets, students build presentations in Slides. The AI features accelerate whatever you already do.
What if Gemini features aren't available in my region?
Gemini in Workspace is available in most countries but some features roll out gradually. The course notes which features require specific plan tiers. Even with basic access, you'll learn the core Gmail, Docs, and Sheets AI features available to most users.