NotebookLM is one of the most practical (and underrated) AI tools from Google.
Whether you’re trying to make sense of PDFs, pull insights from research, or actually use all those notes you keep... this tool can help.
And this course will show you how. Fast.
We designed it for real people:
✅ No tech background required
✅ No confusing AI jargon
✅ No bloated videos that waste your time
In just 60 minutes, you’ll go from “What is this thing?” to “Look what I built.”
What You’ll Learn
- How to create your first notebook in NotebookLM
- The best ways to upload and organize your sources (PDFs, videos, docs, and more)
- How to use the Chat and Studio panels to generate summaries, study guides, timelines, and even AI podcasts
- How to stop hallucinations and get grounded, accurate answers from your own materials
- Real-life use cases to help you practice and apply what you learn
Bonus Content Includes
- Extra walkthroughs and demos
- Practice challenges to build confidence
- Step-by-step use cases for work, home, and personal projects
You’ll also get access to comments in each lesson, where you can ask questions and get support as you go.
This Course Is Perfect For
- Anyone who wants to stop guessing how NotebookLM works
- Professionals and students who want to make the most of their research
- Anyone who’s AI-curious but short on time
What You’ll Need
- A Google account (free is fine)
- A device with internet access (laptop recommended)
- 60 minutes + optional time for bonus content
- That pile of PDFs, docs, links, or notes you’ve been meaning to do something with
Why We Built This
Most people open AI tools, click around, and give up.
NotebookLM is actually useful....but only if someone shows you how to use it.
We walk you through what to click, what to skip, and how to make it work for your brain (not the other way around).
No hype.
No fluff.
Just practical skills that stick.
By the End of This Course, You'll Be Able To
- Build a notebook around your own sources
- Ask better questions (and get better answers)
- Create outputs you can actually use...from study guides to podcasts
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Save hours on research, writing, and info overload
Meet Your Instructor
Damien Griffin
AI educator and business consultant specializing in simplifying complex technical topics.
Fun fact: Damien’s brain runs on “what if Michael Bluth had an AI assistant?” logic. NotebookLM finally gives him a tool that’s half analyst, half narrator. There’s always money in the AI stand.

Example Curriculum
- Module 2 Introduction
- NotebookLM Interface - Sources Panel
- NotebookLM Interface - Chat Panel
- NotebookLM Interface - Studio Panel
- NotebookLM Interface - Studio Panel: Audio Overview
- NotebookLM Interface - Studio Panel: Audio Overview - Interactive Mode
- NotebookLM Interface - Studio Panel: Notes
- Module 2 Challenge - Practice using the interface
- EXTRAS! Module 3 Introduction
- Project Management
- Learning
- Consolidate Team Notes After a Conference
- Vehicle Knowledge Base
- Home Appliance Knowledge Base
- Game Rules and Strategies
- Help Desk/Call Center Documentation Library
- Human Resources Document Library
- Module 3 Challenge - Find a way to use NotebookLM