NotebookLM training

Five short microlessons on Google's NotebookLM: uploading sources, asking questions, AI podcasts, Interactive mode, flashcards and mind maps.

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About this course

What the NotebookLM course covers

This course covers Google's NotebookLM for learning, research and content creation in five short microlessons. It covers uploading documents and asking questions, turning notes into AI podcasts, joining a podcast in Interactive mode, creating flashcards and building mind maps.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Upload PDFs, websites and YouTube links as sources in NotebookLM
  • Ask questions and find the exact place in your sources
  • Turn notes and sources into an AI audio podcast
  • Join a podcast in Interactive mode and ask questions
  • Create flashcards from your sources
  • Build mind maps and drill into each topic
Course contents

5 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson.

1How to Upload Documents & Ask Questions on NotebookLM
2How to Create AI Podcasts from Your Notes
3How to Use NotebookLM Podcast Interactive Mode
4How to Create Flashcards with NotebookLM
5How to Build Mind Maps with NotebookLM

  1. How to Upload Documents & Ask Questions on NotebookLM: Uploading documents and asking questions about them.
  2. How to Create AI Podcasts from Your Notes: Turning notes, PDFs, websites and videos into an AI podcast.
  3. How to Use NotebookLM Podcast Interactive Mode: Joining a podcast in Interactive mode and asking questions.
  4. How to Create Flashcards with NotebookLM: Creating flashcards from your sources.
  5. How to Build Mind Maps with NotebookLM: Building mind maps and drilling into each topic.
Audience

Who should take this course

Who it's for

  • Anyone new to NotebookLM
  • L&D, research and content teams
  • People who learn from long documents
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Questions about NotebookLM training

How long is the NotebookLM course?

It's made up of 5 short microlessons. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

What does the course cover?

Uploading documents and asking questions, creating AI podcasts from your notes, Interactive mode, flashcards and mind maps.

Who should take NotebookLM training?

Anyone who researches or learns from long documents, including L&D, research and content teams.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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