Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Unsure of how to use AI for work? Or, maybe you’ve given it a try, but you’re not getting the results you want?
The ‘Make AI Work For You’ course is now available, with new videos arriving weekly.
You’ll discover how business owners are using AI to overcome their challenges. And, with Googler led tool demos you’ll learn practical ways you can use AI to:
- Delegate those tasks you’ve been putting off
- Brainstorm solutions to get unstuck
- Free yourself from repetitive and administrative work
Don't worry, we’re not here to add to your to-do list. This course is all about using AI to help with the things you’re already doing. This is for professionals eager to grow in their careers and looking to get more done, faster. It’s also ideal for small business owners who feel like they’re juggling it all – marketing, customer service, finances, and everything in between.
0:00 Find your AI starting point
3:21 Understand key AI concepts
7:10 Learn how to prompt to get the results you need
14:41 Get better AI results by iterating your prompts
18:26 Use Gemini for creative thinking and ideation
23:17 Talk it out with Gemini Live
Practice with the hands-on activities below:
Activity: Reflect on some current challenges https://goo.gle/4pfwaYl
Activity: Write an effective prompt for Gemini https://goo.gle/3VdhTh2
Activity: Build a personalized prompt library https://goo.gle/46lRJ0x
Activity: Improve your prompts with iteration https://goo.gle/4mZchD7
Activity: Use Gemini as your thought partner https://goo.gle/4mwncU1
Activity: Talk it out with Gemini Live https://goo.gle/4giT90x
Activity: Make the most of Gemini in Google Workspace https://goo.gle/3HWQXix
Interested in AI training? U.S. based small businesses are eligible for no-cost scholarships for the Google AI Professional Certificate and a 3-month extended no-cost trial of Google Workspace Business Standard (terms apply). Sign up here to receive free training for your team: coursera.org/business/google-ai-training?utm_source=google&utm_medium=institutions&utm_campaign=sou--youtube__med--social__cam--2026-02-ai-for-smbs-500-free__geo--Global__con--vid--uIklPjEHtNc__topic--maiwfy__ter--description
Subscribe HERE: https://goo.gle/subscribegcc
A Practical Guide to Using AI for Work - Part 1 | Make AI Work for You | Google
youtu.be/uIklPjEHtNc
About Google Career Certificates
In addition to our AI training, Google teaches job ready skills in fields like cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing & e-commerce, IT support, project management, or user experience (UX design). Google Career Certificates give learners the skills they need to apply for more than 1.6 million in-demand jobs with a median salary of $96,000. Learn more about our programs here: https://grow.google/certificates/
Unsure of how to use AI for work? Or, maybe you’ve given it a try, but you’re not getting the results you want?
The ‘Make AI Work For You’ course is now available, with new videos arriving weekly.
You’ll discover how business owners are using AI to overcome their challenges. And, with Googler led tool demos you’ll learn practical ways you can use AI to:
- Delegate those tasks you’ve been putting off
- Brainstorm solutions to get unstuck
- Free yourself from repetitive and administrative work
Don't worry, we’re not here to add to your to-do list. This course is all about using AI to help with the things you’re already doing. This is for professionals eager to grow in their careers and looking to get more done, faster. It’s also ideal for small business owners who feel like they’re juggling it all – marketing, customer service, finances, and everything in between.
0:00 Find your AI starting point
3:21 Understand key AI concepts
7:10 Learn how to prompt to get the results you need
14:41 Get better AI results by iterating your prompts
18:26 Use Gemini for creative thinking and ideation
23:17 Talk it out with Gemini Live
Practice with the hands-on activities below:
Activity: Reflect on some current challenges https://goo.gle/4pfwaYl
Activity: Write an effective prompt for Gemini https://goo.gle/3VdhTh2
Activity: Build a personalized prompt library https://goo.gle/46lRJ0x
Activity: Improve your prompts with iteration https://goo.gle/4mZchD7
Activity: Use Gemini as your thought partner https://goo.gle/4mwncU1
Activity: Talk it out with Gemini Live https://goo.gle/4giT90x
Activity: Make the most of Gemini in Google Workspace https://goo.gle/3HWQXix
Interested in AI training? U.S. based small businesses are eligible for no-cost scholarships for the Google AI Professional Certificate and a 3-month extended no-cost trial of Google Workspace Business Standard (terms apply). Sign up here to receive free training for your team: coursera.org/business/google-ai-training?utm_source=google&utm_medium=institutions&utm_campaign=sou--youtube__med--social__cam--2026-02-ai-for-smbs-500-free__geo--Global__con--vid--uIklPjEHtNc__topic--maiwfy__ter--description
Subscribe HERE: https://goo.gle/subscribegcc
A Practical Guide to Using AI for Work - Part 1 | Make AI Work for You | Google
youtu.be/uIklPjEHtNc
About Google Career Certificates
In addition to our AI training, Google teaches job ready skills in fields like cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing & e-commerce, IT support, project management, or user experience (UX design). Google Career Certificates give learners the skills they need to apply for more than 1.6 million in-demand jobs with a median salary of $96,000. Learn more about our programs here: https://grow.google/certificates/
