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2 weeks part time
A simple, straightforward guide to get you started.
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Flexible pacing for students
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Starter Course β How to use Gemini
If you already use Google Docs, Drive, or Gmail for school, Google Gemini is the most powerful AI you can learn. It lives directly inside the ecosystem you already use, meaning no more copying and pasting between tabs.
This 2-hour crash course teaches you how to leverage Gemini for your studies. You'll learn how to pull information directly from your saved PDFs in Google Drive, generate first drafts right inside Google Docs, and use Gemini's real-time web access to bypass the outdated information other AIs suffer from.
We'll also cover the fundamental 'physics' of prompting. By the time you're done, you won't just be asking Gemini questionsβyou'll be giving it strict frameworks to test your knowledge, simplify complex textbook chapters, and build instant flashcards.
Why choose Gemini over other tools?
Gemini's core advantage is its live internet access and deep integration with Google Workspace. Instead of uploading files manually, you can just tell Gemini to 'summarize my Biology lecture notes from Drive' and it does it instantly. This course shows you exactly how to set up that workflow.
Most students try Gemini once, get a generic answer, and never use it again. This course gives you the exact prompt structures that bypass the fluff and generate high-quality, academic-grade responses you can actually rely on.
Skills you'll build:
Summarizing Documents
Using Google Workspace
Personalizing Gemini
Writing Better Prompts
Studying with AI
Understanding AI Limits
Requirements:
A desktop, laptop, or tablet (mobile works for video playback, but a desktop is recommended because the interactive modules work better on a larger screen).
A stable internet connection.
A free account with Gemini (no paid plan required, we'll show you how to set it up).
Flexible pacing for students
Hands-on practical skills you can use immediately
What is Vertech Academy?
It's an educational platform that offers both free and paid content. We teach you how to use AI properly, ranging from open-access starter guides to a full premium professional certification.
We will be adding new features, tools, and materials in the coming weeks.
What's in it for me?
Most people treat Gemini like just another chatbot. I'll show you how to use its deep integration with Google Docs and live search to automate your workflow without switching apps.
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Understand the basics
We'll break down exactly what Google Gemini is and how it works, with zero confusing jargon.
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Write better prompts
Stop getting generic fluff. Learn to use strict frameworks to get exactly what you need.
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Summarize your Drive
Stop copying and pasting. Plug Gemini straight into your Google Docs and Drive to summarize huge files instantly.
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Find real facts
Use Gemini's live web access to find up-to-date facts and sources you can actually trust.
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Study on the go
Turn your phone into a live tutor. Use the Gemini mobile app and voice mode to study anywhere, anytime.
Skills you'll gain
Tools you'll learn
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Taught in EnglishAvailable worldwide
100% onlineStart any time, learn at your own pace
60-day guaranteeFull refund, no questions asked
Course outline
Here's exactly what we'll cover in this program. 4 modules. 2 weeks part time. Go at your own pace β there's no deadline.
10 min
1. Setting up your account
Let's create your free account, set up your screen, and learn where everything is.
25 min
2. The useful tools
We'll skip the confusing features and show you the exact tools you will actually use.
30 min
3. Writing better prompts
Learn exactly what to type to get the right answers, and how to spot fake facts.
10 min
4. Next steps
You know the basics now. Here is how to use these new skills to save time every day.
Frequently asked questions
No! Everything we teach in this course is designed for the completely free version of Google Gemini. We'll show you exactly how to maximize the free tier.