Google Gemini Essentials

What Your Team Will Learn

Most people treat Gemini as a search box with better manners, then wonder why it is not saving them much time. This course covers the interface, working with your own documents, the privacy controls that matter at work, and the prompting habits that produce a usable answer first time.

You will learn how Gemini fits into Gmail, Docs and Sheets rather than sitting beside them, and how to check what it gives back. You will leave able to use Gemini confidently for everyday writing, research and admin.

What You'll Get With This Course

Live Instructor-Led Training

Highly experienced and approachable trainers

Comprehensive Materials

PDF manual and training files included!

eCertificate of Completion

Proudly recognise your achievement

Lifetime Support

Expert help, always within reach

Participants will discover how to prompt Gemini well, work with their own documents, and use it confidently for everyday writing and research.

Skill Level: Beginner

Duration: ½ Day

Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm

CPD Hours: 3hrs

Google Gemini Essentials Course Content

Understanding Gemini

What makes Gemini different
Choosing the right model for the task
What your Workspace plan includes
How your data is handled at work

Finding Your Way Around

The Gemini interface walkthrough
Organising and naming conversations
Using voice, image and file input
Personal context and past chats
Temporary chat and when to use it

Using Gemini Responsibly

Checking facts, figures and claims
Recognising bias and knowing what to verify
Practical workplace boundaries
Keeping human judgement central

The Art of Prompting

What makes a good prompt
Role, task, context and output
Step by step prompting
Controlling tone, structure and detail

Working with Files and Documents

Uploading files, images and documents
Summarising and extracting key points
Rewriting, reviewing and comparing

Generating images from a prompt

Gemini Across Google Workspace
Gemini in Gmail, Docs and Sheets
Pulling context from your Drive files
Knowing which surface to use when

*Our outlines are a guide to the content covered in a typical class.
We may change the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class.

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Standard course ready to go — customisation available if your team needs it.

Only need to train one or two people? Book a seat in our public Google Gemini Foundations course.

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Yvonne D'Souza

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Tashara Armstrong

Well versed in the systems they are training. I came in with no knowledge of Camtasia and left feeling much more confident with the skills and tools I needed to create content, thanks to Mark. Would highly recommend Keystroke Learning

Ayaka Inaba

I joined inDesign course yday, it was very helpful. Brendon taught and helped me step by step. Definitely worth it.

Marina Altson

I recommend absolutely everyone who needs training to come here. Mark and Brendan run incredible classes and the public courses are guaranteed to run even if you're the only one signed up. That's how I got some one-on-one Excel Advanced training this week. Mark was a fantastic teacher - very patient, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I've come away thinking Excel is COOL. The training facility is great, they keep it stocked with TimTams, tea and coffee, and there is a food court downstairs for lunch. I wouldn't go anywhere else! 😊

Matthew Gilchrist

The content and pacing of the course was great. I got a lot out of it and Mark was fantastic at helping convert a concept into an example that could be used. Would highly recommend!

Grace Roob

The customised course delivered by Mark from Keystroke Learning was really beneficial to our team. It was structured so well and everyone learnt so much. Highly recommend.

Health Information Services CAH

Mark was really great at breaking down complex training into simple easy step-by-step instructions. Multiple levels of experience were able to keep up throughout.

Pamithi Cumaratunga

I got a lot out of the Ms Excel training and Mark was a great trainer. I'm sure the tips will be helpful in my career.

Barbara Croysdale

Mark delivered a Power BI beginners course to our team, and he was absolutely fantastic! The content was engaging, and he adapted to the specific needs of the attendees. Mark was also incredibly easy to work with to organise this training. I would not hesitate to use Keystroke Learning again for our future training needs!

Mike K

I did the Excel Intermediate and Advanced training with Mark and I had a great experience. The course took a great holistic approach to covering the different aspects of Excel and Mark also took time to show how different elements of the program could be useful in my role specifically, spending longer on the parts of the program that were necessary for me. With a promise of lifetime support, giving me the ability to reach out at any point where I continue to be a bit stuck with Excel, I am very happy with my choice to train with Keystroke

FAQ's

We know team training comes with a lot of questions, who, what, how many, when, where, and sometimes even why. To save you a few clicks (and a few minutes), we’ve pulled together the most common ones we get from other HR managers, L&D teams, and people just like you.

Where can this Gemini for Gemini Essentials training be delivered?

We can deliver Gemini training in your office, online with a live trainer, or as a hybrid session. This flexibility ensures staff can join in whichever way suits them best.

How many staff can attend a Gemini Essentials training session?

Smaller groups tend to work best, as Gemini involves hands-on practice and participants benefit from personalised attention. We’ll recommend a suitable group size but can adapt to your needs.

Can we schedule the Gemini for Gemini Essentials training at a time that suits us?

Yes, the training can be scheduled around your team’s workload. You might choose a half-day introduction to the key features or a series of short sessions to best suit your schedule.

What will my team be able to do after the Gemini Essentials course?

Participants will know how to use Gemini to create, summarise, and analyse content across Google Workspace apps. They’ll learn techniques for generating drafts in Docs, analysing data in Sheets, and improving collaboration in Gmail and Slides. By the end, staff will have practical skills to boost productivity with AI.

Do participants need any prior knowledge of Gemini Essentials Workspace?

No, this is an introductory course, so no prior knowledge is necessary. However, participants should already feel comfortable using the core Google Workspace apps, as Gemini builds on those tools.

Can the Gemini for Gemini Essentials training content be customised to our needs?

Yes, we can adapt examples to reflect your workplace. This could mean creating reports, presentations, or emails based on your own content, so the training feels directly relevant.

Will staff receive a certificate of completion?

Yes, participants receive a digital certificate once they complete the course. This provides recognition of their new skills and professional development.

Do you provide support after the Gemini for Gemini Essentials training?

Yes, we provide lifetime support. Staff can contact us if they have questions later about using Gemini, ensuring they continue to get value from the training.

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Prior Knowledge

This course assumes no prior knowledge of Google Gemini. It is perfect for complete beginners who want to learn how to use Gemini to improve productivity in Google workspaces.

Required Software

You will need a Google Workspace account and subscription to Gemini to access the tools used in this course. Gemini is integrated within Google Workspace apps, so no additional installation is required. You will need an up-to-date web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge recommended) to use Gemini and Google Workspace efficiently.

Course Materials

All exercise files needed for the course will be provided. In some cases, you may receive them by email prior to the training so you can download them in advance. Otherwise, everything will be supplied during the session, and no preparation is required.

Note About Different Versions

Gemini is integrated with Google Workspace and will be updated automatically as part of your Google Workspace subscription. The skills you learn in this course will be relevant as Gemini continues to improve, and you will benefit from new updates automatically.

Brendon Farrell

Co-Founder / Facilitator

From my early days wrestling with DOS commands to navigating today’s cloud-based world, I’ve dedicated my career to demystifying technology for others.

As a certified Microsoft and eLearning specialist, there’s nothing I enjoy more than seeing that spark of understanding when a student masters a new skill.

Outside of the training room, my passions run deep, whether I’m spending quality time with my wife and son, sharing my four decade love of lacrosse with junior players as their coach, or cycling around Melbourne’s on either my road bike or mountain bike.