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AI for Brainstorming and Planning
This course is part of Google AI Professional Certificate
Instructor: Google Career Certificates
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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3 modules
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8
534 reviews
Beginner level
Recommended experience
Flexible schedule
1 hour to complete
Learn at your own pace
98%
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What you'll learn
Brainstorm project concepts by using AI as a creative partner to generate and expand on new ideas.
Evaluate and prioritize ideas by using AI to assess them against decision criteria and frameworks.
Strengthen project plans by using AI to identify potential gaps, risks, and dependencies in your timeline.
Manage project documentation by building a centralized knowledge hub to keep your plans and information organized.
Skills you'll gain
AI literacy
AI Personalization
Product Planning
Artificial Intelligence
Tools you'll learn
Generative AI
Google Workspace
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February 2026
Assessments
1 assignment
Taught in English
18 languages available
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This course is part of the Google AI Professional Certificate
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Professional Certificate.
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There are 3 modules in this course
Need to get a new project off the ground? In this course, you’ll gain hands-on experience turning abstract ideas into detailed, actionable plans. You’ll learn how to brainstorm with speed, evaluate ideas against frameworks, and use Gemini to uncover hidden risks and dependencies. Finally, you'll walk away with the resources and tools you need to move from idea to execution.
By the end of this course, you will create:
• A strategic plan to validate your next big idea: Move from a rough concept to a data-backed market research plan in minutes.
• An actionable project roadmap: Instantly transform a simple brief into a detailed workback plan, complete with identified risks.
• A centralized project hub: Build a shareable resource in Gemini Notebook that provides instant answers and keeps your team informed and moving forward.
Brainstorm ideas in Gemini
Module 1•17 minutes to completeModule details
Enhance your brainstorming process with AI. Discover new ideas, evaluate them, and set up a scheduled action to stay up to date on the information you need.
What's included
1 video
1 reading
1 ungraded lab
Show info about module content
1 video•Total 3 minutes
AI for brainstorming and planning•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 2 minutes
Brainstorm and evaluate ideas to make faster decisions•2 minutes
1 ungraded lab•Total 12 minutes
Build with AI: Strategic plan•12 minutes
Create a project timeline in Gemini
Module 2•15 minutes to completeModule details
Find gaps in your project plan before they cause problems, then generate a project timeline to keep you on track.
What's included
1 video
1 reading
1 ungraded lab
Show info about module content
1 video•Total 1 minute
Carol, how do you use Gemini to get feedback on project plans?•1 minute
1 reading•Total 2 minutes
Identify risks in your next project plan•2 minutes
1 ungraded lab•Total 12 minutes
Build with AI: Risk assessment•12 minutes
Build a knowledge hub in Gemini Notebook
Module 3•28 minutes to completeModule details
Create a knowledge hub that anyone can easily use to answer questions and stay informed.
What's included
1 video
3 readings
1 assignment
1 ungraded lab
Show info about module content
1 video
Yul, what's your go-to AI tool?•0 minutes
3 readings•Total 6 minutes
Build a knowledge hub to answer questions instantly•2 minutes
Claim your course completion badge •2 minutes
Get started on the next course•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
Course challenge•10 minutes
1 ungraded lab•Total 12 minutes
Build with AI: Knowledge hub•12 minutes
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Frequently asked questions
What will I learn in AI for Brainstorming and Planning?
In this course, you’ll gain practical experience using AI, including Gemini, to speed up the early stages of work like going from a vague idea to a structured plan you can execute. You’ll practice brainstorming with AI, evaluating ideas against frameworks, identifying risks and dependencies, and creating an information hub in Gemini Notebook so your team can stay aligned.
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to move from idea to execution, faster. If you often kick off projects, shape strategy, or manage planning and resourcing, this course is for you! You’ll use AI to help you with brainstorming, prioritizing, building project roadmaps, and organizing projects and documentation for themselves or a team.
How does this course teach you to use AI for project planning and risk management?
In this course, you’ll use AI to surface gaps you might miss during planning, like hidden dependencies, timeline bottlenecks, and potential risks. AI can help strengthen your plans before you kick off, or get in the weeds of execution. You’ll leverage AI to proactively identify what could derail the work and where additional clarity is needed.
Is this course hands-on?
The hands-on activities in this course are designed to help you practice using AI for brainstorming and planning tasks at work. You’ll gain practical experience using Gemini and Gemini Notebook.
How long does the course take to complete?
This course is self-paced and takes about 1 hour to complete. It is the second course in the Google AI Professional Certificate. You can complete the entire certificate in under 10 hours, at your own pace.
Do I need experience to take this course?
This course does not have any prerequisites, and you don’t need any experience with AI to get started.
What will I get when I complete the course?
After you complete the course, you’ll earn a course completion badge from Google to share with your network and potential employers.
Is a Google AI Pro subscription required to earn the certificate?
No. To help you get the most out of the labs and build a robust portfolio of work, we’re providing a complimentary three-month trial subscription to Google AI Pro (terms apply). While optional and not required to complete your labs or earn your certificate, it gives you expanded access to a suite of our most capable AI models and features.
Do I need to use Google AI like Gemini to complete the labs?
No. To complete the labs, you can use any browser-based generative AI tool of your choice. Generative AI technology is dynamic and ever-changing, so always double-check the features and capabilities available in the tools you’re using. And, remember to check your organization's AI policy if using AI for work or school.
When I click “Launch App” to access my Google AI Pro trial code, a new window opens with a URL containing "Saritasa." Is this site legitimate and safe?
Yes, it is completely safe. Saritasa is an authorized technical partner working with Google to securely generate and distribute your unique Google AI Pro trial codes.
While the initial window is hosted by Saritasa to manage the code distribution, the actual redemption process—where you enter your information and activate your trial—takes place entirely within the one.google.com domain. Your sensitive account information is handled directly by Google’s secure infrastructure, and Saritasa does not have access to your Google Account credentials.
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To access course materials, assignments, and earn a Certificate, you'll need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. Eligible learners may also have the option to start with a Free Trial. Some courses may also offer a Full Course, No Certificate option. This lets you access course materials, submit required assessments, and receive a final grade, but you won't be able to earn or purchase a Certificate.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Certificate?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. Show all 12 frequently asked questions
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